Caravanning is a British love affair that has lasted for generations, and for good reason. Not only can a caravan break be cheaper than the flights and hotels associated with other types of holiday getaway, but caravanning can also enable you to explore your chosen destination your own way, at your own pace.
However, as enthralling as a caravan adventure can be, there might still be times when someone in your travelling party wants to access the immediate and convenient entertainment a TV can bring.
If so, you might have heard that various traveller TV models exist, and that these are often 12-volt TVs. But what is a 12-volt TV? Furthermore, what are the distinctive aspects of such a device that may convince you to purchase one for your caravan?
4 features that make 12-volt TVs especially attractive
It’s a straightforward enough task to define a 12-volt TV: it is a TV specifically designed to run directly from a vehicle’s 12-volt battery system. This makes it a natural choice for many caravan owners for use in their vehicles, given that such a TV doesn’t require a mains power hook-up.
Here are some typical aspects of 12-volt TVs that help them stand out:
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Their power compatibility
Although this isn’t the case for every single 12-volt TV on the market, here at Cello Electronics, we make available traveller TV models that include both mains and 12-volt cables. So, as an owner of this type of TV, you can make your choice depending on your needs at the time.
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Their lower power consumption
A major reason why many caravanners are drawn towards 12-volt TVs is their generally lower power consumption, compared to models of TV designed for 110v-240v AC. We certainly optimise our own 12-volt TVs for lower power consumption, and we frequently make use of energy-efficient components in their construction.
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Their pitch perfect sound
In fact, the sound quality of our Picture Perfect 12-volt TVs at Cello is so good you don't even need a soundbar. And it’s not just the sound that’s impressive: the wide angle viewing of our 12-volt TVs makes them ideal for the caravan and motorhome environments.
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Their versatile tuners and entertainment options
Purchasing a Cello 12-volt TV that comes with an integrated satellite tuner, and the ability to enjoy all manner of channels through such services as Freesat and Freeview Play, should mean there are minimal complaints among your fellow caravan travellers whenever anyone fancies a quick blast of entertainment.
So, in what circumstances might a caravanner invest in a 12-volt TV?
There are so many excellent reasons to potentially buy a 12-volt traveller TV for your caravan. TVs of this type offer the light weight and compact dimensions that enable them to fit elegantly into even relatively cramped caravan interiors. As we touched on above, secure mounting options are also generally available to guard against movement during travel.
The off-grid capability of a 12-volt TV is another great reason to use one as your “standard” traveller TV; as it doesn’t depend on mains power, you can still use it for entertainment, even if you arrive at a site without electric hookup.
All in all, a 12-volt traveller TV is a wonderfully versatile and flexible form of entertainment, giving the user various ways to watch their favourite TV shows and movies while “on the move”. Those options can be broader still if you choose a model with an integrated DVD player (presuming you have a collection of DVDs to hand in the caravan).
Are you interested in learning more about what your next caravan-friendly 12-volt TV could look like? If so, please don’t hesitate to peruse our online range here at Cello today, before potentially getting in touch with us to ask any questions you may have.