Brock Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Acquired a TV this summer. Won't use it in the winter as whilst I carry on motorhoming, the missus hibernates. I seem to recall that I should remove it in the cold weather. Is this right? I know cold can play havoc with LCD displays. Also noticed on a Caravan forum that they recommend caravanners remove the aerial and cover the hole. This seems a bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Had Enough Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Brock - 2014-11-08 11:22 AM Acquired a TV this summer. Won't use it in the winter as whilst I carry on motorhoming, the missus hibernates. I seem to recall that I should remove it in the cold weather. Is this right? I know cold can play havoc with LCD displays. Also noticed on a Caravan forum that they recommend caravanners remove the aerial and cover the hole. This seems a bit much. This may help http://rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/01/rv_flat_screen_lcd_tv.php but I think removing aerials is a bit over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWoo Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 We have always left our TV in place over the winter months when not in use. When we started using it again this March after an hour or so of viewing the left hand side of the display lost some of its colours which as you say could have been caused by exposure to freezing temperatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I would imagine most people leave them in, as on most Motorhomes they are a fixed accessory too much hassle to remove and you would want to have to refit it every time you went away in the van. (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just sold our 3 yo LCD tv which had no problems despite being in the van at -16c, note the temps in HE's link are in Fahrenheit, -20f is -29c, pretty extreme for UK, but I do agree that damp on cold electrical items can be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Are most modern motorhomes LED now rather than LCD which is the older technology? Ours is LED and (I think) it has no liquid in unlike the older LCD types. Anyway we leave ours in and its no problem. I think there is an old LCD one in there as well as a spare and it still works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Barryd999 - 2014-11-08 6:12 PM Are most modern motorhomes LED now rather than LCD which is the older technology? Ours is LED and (I think) it has no liquid in unlike the older LCD types. Anyway we leave ours in and its no problem. I think there is an old LCD one in there as well as a spare and it still works. Sorry Barry not the case, they are LED back lit rather than incandescent tubes the screen is still LCD. LED screen are made but still in there infancy and cost loads of money, they use organic LED's and only last a few years. Edit: Been following your adventures on MF glad you made it back safe & sound after all your mishaps. (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebishbus Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi. the display is LCD , the back lights are LED. Brian B. ps There are some small LED screens and some very large ones for public displays.. I see Lenny beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gram Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The spec for my Avtex TFT-LCD TV states a storage temperature down to -20 degrees C. Mustn't operate it below +5 degrees C, though. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Bugger. I Dont post for months then just spout rubbish. Typical. Sorry :D Carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 It's just nice to see you back Barry. (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 We have always left TV in Van over winter.No problem I have made a padded cover for ours, as protection for screen, as ours is mounted fairly low down. The cover I made , I used some curtaining material and padded it with a piece of old iron board cover, made a sort of envelope wrap around, and fastened with 1 inch wide velcro, works a treat! PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thanks, I removed the TV and it is nesting for the winter in the spare bedroom. Not worth the wrath of the missus when she comes out of hibernation and finds a wonky screen on out first trip. In the winter of 2010/11 we had temperatures of -15C although the last few winters have been mild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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