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Quote: Originally posted by michael on 02/7/2012

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ok for use in any motorhome or caravan but some 12v tv's can be spoiled if you use a generator.

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Could you put a few details into that Michael as I thought it was more of an issue with some generators not producing a clean sine wave on AC power rather than 12V DC

i read one time that a generator could (and i say could) give off a spike and any 12 volt items in use at that time may be damaged ie.tv ,radio.mainly from a cheap type.you can buy something to protect you from this.one newish caravan i read about had to have the 12 volt burned wiring loom refitted at his expence due to generator use. 

as i do not have one i can not tell you more.

see generators

http://www.a-tconsulting.co.uk/caravan_tech/no_mains.html

Quote: Originally posted by Ian29 on 02/7/2012

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Is there a problem with running the TV in my motorhome on 12v when hooked up to the mains as the norm? As this would free up the 240v socket for other things.

i was just trying to give a warning if not on EHU and using a generator instead as some motorhomes and caravans do.