How to thrive on a non 240v site!

Yes I agree with  EJB and DD - they are correct. An inverter to run a tele is very inefficient. Our Avtex set uses 30w and runs direct off the 12v socket. Be better to treat yourself to a set that can run on 12 v hallagather. 

For me it comes down to affordability. My 150 watt panel, additional battery and inverters along with my 30 watt LED HD colour TV cost me less than £400. My system generates enough power for my needs so I don't need to worry about how much my TVs is using through the inverter. These Avtex TVs are how much?

It doesn't have to be an Avtex!

There are other makes out there which run direct off the 12v. It's a few years old now but we use a 19" Hitachi TV/DVD bought from Argos for less than £100 😊

Try having a look on a certain internet auction site.

Just a sample:-

Amazon link.

 

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Good point. Ours is usually washed when we wash the roof.  Haven't done the roof this year 😲😲. Wondered why it was taking longer 😂😂. It's only had nature's clean, and we live in a dry area, this year.  Next visit to storage or trip out it well receive a decent wash 😉.

Timely reminder thanks.

 Thanks for all your reply's looks like a 12v tv thinking of getting a 150 watt solar panel would that enable me to use the tv for a few hours each night even in winter?

A150watt panel should be enough. One of the best items you can buy to compliment any solar panel is a good meter to keep an eye of the battery state. Check out the BM1  and the BM1 Compact from Nasa Marine. Most meters installed by the van manucturers are pretty useless and tell you very little about the state of your battery.

peedee

150w is a good size but remember a good controller which I think will be 20amp and a good battery or batteries. No good having a fabulous panel if the storage facility is crap! - as long as you have good battery capacity and you get some bright skies, yes, no problem with the tele in winter. But one thing- check the power consumption of it- my Avtex is 30w. And yes, keep your Panel clean. I ensure my panel is clean by visiting the roof each time I go to the van. Peedee mentions the BM1 monitor. I have one fitted Peedee and I have to say, I am not that impressed with it. The display on the controller is more accurate I feel.  I also notice that when the van gets really cold in winter, the BM1 goes AWOL until it decides it's warm enough again! A better plan would be to talk to someone like Photonic Universe about a good controller with a good display. I won't be fitting a BM1 again. 

It's a very good point DD. Mind you, the amount of rain we've had in Wales in the last week - I'm not expecting it to be that dirty when I get back.