TV install-power source?

[LDB270]

Im interested in installing a smaller tv in my 270. I know I wanna put it on the starboard side on the wall in the V berth just in front of galley. I'm planning on using an articulating mount that will collapse so it can be see in the V berth and then unfolded to be seen from the dinette across from the galley or even through the cabin door. I wanna add a signal to the stereo but I can get to that later.

My biggest question is how to supply power? Do I hook it up to 12v or the 110? Both are very easily accessible from that location. Is there a switch that will recognize which power source is available or do I have to do it manually? I know there are many options for a 12v tv with a very low draw, so maybe I just hook it up to the batteries and call it quits? I have a genset if that should is something to be considered.

I'm pretty well versed in 12v but throw in the shore power and genset and im a bit outta my realm. Any advice or input? Thanks guys

 

[sbw1]

We have a 12v Majestic TV. The brand makes products for the boating and RV industry. Very nice set with excellent reception. Installation was pretty straightforward with good instructions.

 

[QT1]

one of the projects between season close and open 2018 is to install a 24' flatscreen with Blu-Ray and decided to use a 110V TV only because it will probably only be used when plugged into shore power and if necessary on the hook, genny will supply the power

 

[sbw1]

We run our Blu-Ray with and without the genny when on the hook. The need for heat or a/c drives the generator use decision. The beauty of the 12v entertainment systems is the flexibility they afford. The current draw is minimal.

 

[bbwhitejr]

We installed a 24" Skyworth 12v TV with DVD in our 260DA on an articulating mount. We could watch from the V-birth or through the cabin door. Also bought a 2nd base for the mount and placed it on the radar arch and we could watch in the cockpit as well. It had very low draw of around 45 watts I believe. Put in a Glomex antenna coupled that with an Apple TV and we could watch anything on the boat that we could at home. Love the fall and football on the boat!

Bennett

 

[sbw1]

Yep. Football on the boat is great.

 

[QT1]

Now you guys have me thinking second thoughts! Found a nice dual voltage unit with built in DVD for $150.00

 

[bbwhitejr]

The Skyworth we had was dual voltage as well. Worked flawlessly.

Bennett

 

[JVM225]

Now you guys have me thinking second thoughts! Found a nice dual voltage unit with built in DVD for $150.00

Sounds like a good price. What make, size and model, and where was it advertised for that price.
I still have to replace two of my TV's and I've been considering dual voltage models.

 

[QT1]

Found on Jet.com for $143.75