Month Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I bought a Tv to use in our Motorhome made sure that the tv runs off 12 volts but unless we plug the tv into the cigarette lighter we can,t put the plug in the socket as they are a funny shape. The cigarette lighter is miles away from the lounge area so into sure what to do. We also have a saucer shaped dish on the roof which I am told won,t work anymore... So any ideas how to plug in a tv and what is best to use for an aerial. Absolute beginner as you can see. Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 You don't say what van you have, this does help[ others to help you.Surely you have another 12v switch in the van?As sometimes the cigar lighter one only works when ignition on. You can make up a 12v extension lead, easy to do.Make sure you get the right fitting for your plug, as we have found that there can be more than one size PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 You don't say what van you have, this does help[ others to help you.Surely you have another 12v switch in the van?As sometimes the cigar lighter one only works when ignition on. You can make up a 12v extension lead, easy to do.Make sure you get the right fitting for your plug, as we have found that there can be more than one size PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocro Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Trot off to a caravan accessory store and you will find that there are at least 3 different types of 12 volt plugs,buy the correct one and fit,sometimes you will find ready made adapters.Your omni directional aerial may work,dependent on signal strength,just not very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Month - 2013-04-14 11:26 PM We also have a saucer shaped dish on the roof which I am told won,t work anymore... So any ideas how to plug in a tv and what is best to use for an aerial. Absolute beginner as you can see. Thanks for the help Our Status (saucer) Ariel works fine if within range of a decent signal, you just need to ensure the tv you bought has freeview ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Last thing you want to do is plug into the cigar lighter socket and end up with a flat engine battery in the morning. You can either change the plug or buy an adaptor take a look here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Strachan Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Welcome to the Forum. You don't say what make of TV you have, or if it runs from 230 volt, as well as 12? As for aerial in the digital world you really need to get a directional aerial, that can be horizontally or vertically polarised, something like a Status 550. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirio Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 How good are Status 550 aerials, i can't get signal with mine .but an external fishtail one works fine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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