Author Topic: TV for camper (Read 29958 times)

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #50 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:18:05 PM »

DC Plug set
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=PP1980&keywords=DC+Plug&form=KEYWORD

same, but with cig lighter end already on
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=PP1996&keywords=cigarette+plug&form=KEYWORD

D4D · « **Reply #51 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:24:42 PM »

If you know how to solder, then all you need is a cig plug, a length of wire and a plug that suits your TV. Otherwise the premade jobs are the go. Just checked your links, for $9 I'd probably buy the premade job.

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #52 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:27:54 PM »

i might actually get the top one, and have it so that it's permanently wired into the hawk. that way it's not taking up a cig lighter socket (or as much room in the cupboard).

Is the fact that it's unregulated (and therefore going to be supplying >12v) likely to cause issues?

D4D · « **Reply #53 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:34:04 PM »

Quote from: theflyingbadger on December 29, 2010, 02:27:54 PM

Is the fact that it's unregulated (and therefore going to be supplying >12v) likely to cause issues?

Depends on the device, if you have your charger on whilst watching TV you'll probably be pumping 13.7V into it. If you want to do it properly get one of these http://dicksmith.com.au/product/M9889/car-power-dc-adaptor-1-5-12vdc-1-5a although it is only 1.5A so may not have enough juice.

SteveandViv · « **Reply #54 on:** December 29, 2010, 02:34:14 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on December 28, 2010, 09:41:05 PM

I have a TV tuner in my lappie. Plug in the coaxial cable and Bob was my uncle (then he got hit by a truck and died ... but he's still my uncle). Never even thought to use it. I guess I'd have to have the co-ax attached to something ...

Put in another vote for the bush TV ... I video a nice campfire crackling, frogs chirrupping, creepy loons looning, with my camera ... load it onto the lappie ... and when it's raining ... we watch that ... or play Micro Connect 4 (it's gotta be the smallest connect for on the planet) or do the horizontal waltz (I'm allowed to say that??).

Kit_e

Kit_e... Naughty Girl..

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #55 on:** December 29, 2010, 03:23:07 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on December 28, 2010, 09:41:05 PM

... or play Micro Connect 4 (it's gotta be the smallest connect for on the planet) or do the horizontal waltz (I'm allowed to say that??).

given the "horizontal waltz" comment, i'm now trying to work out what the hell "micro connect 4" is - my mind is now boggling..

EDIT - speiling

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 29, 2010, 06:52:10 PM »

Quote from: theflyingbadger on December 29, 2010, 03:23:07 PM

given the "horizontal waltz" comment, i'm now trying to work out what the hell "micro connect 4" is - my mind is now boggling..

EDIT - speiling

Kit_e

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #57 on:** December 29, 2010, 07:35:45 PM »

Quote from: Kit_e_kat9 on December 29, 2010, 06:52:10 PM

Kit_e

well that's put my mind at ease...

Darcy7 · « **Reply #58 on:** December 30, 2010, 08:39:02 PM »

Hey that's cool...! Where do you get one of those from...?

although the last time I played connect 4 was in Phuket at a street bar in Patong with a 'bar girl'...........

Kit_e_kat9 · « **Reply #59 on:** December 30, 2010, 09:12:19 PM »

Quote from: Darcy7 on December 30, 2010, 08:39:02 PM

Hey that's cool...! Where do you get one of those from...?

I got this years ago when I was a kid. It had a strap to hang it around your neck, but it busted ages ago. I've never lost a piece, though it would be easy ... Can't remember exactly where I got it, but you could ask at your local toy or novelty shop.

Thread Hi-Jacking ova!

Kit_e

D4D · « **Reply #60 on:** February 10, 2011, 04:03:21 PM »

Aldi special alert
http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_17042.htm?WT.mc_id=2011-02-10-04-26
18.5" (47cm) LED LCD TV with DVD Player ea $ 199
Screen resolution: 1366 x 768
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Response time: 5ms
Built-in DVD player
PVR record function
2 HDMI inputs

garbage · « **Reply #61 on:** February 10, 2011, 04:05:48 PM »

Noticed the Aldi special too! I'm going to pick one up as well, but it looks like it won't be on special till this time next week.

Heiny · « **Reply #62 on:** February 10, 2011, 05:23:52 PM »

TV when camping

cancan · « **Reply #63 on:** February 10, 2011, 05:36:47 PM »

That looks the one that we got from Aldi a few years back. We use it in the bar when where not camping. Plays DVDs well and movies off USB

speewa158 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:56:08 PM »

Might be more of interest to watch the " Down Home 2 Step " that Kit e enjoys so much

pommiedic · « **Reply #65 on:** February 11, 2011, 08:20:52 PM »

Tv and camping = sad

WTF

Typing this whilst camping, whilst being forced to overhear some idiots tv on the next camp!!

D4D · « **Reply #66 on:** February 11, 2011, 08:27:28 PM »

Quote from: pommiedic on February 11, 2011, 08:20:52 PM

Tv and camping = sad WTF

Typing this whilst camping

Why is TV + camping = sad and Internet + camping = not sad?

outback jack · « **Reply #67 on:** February 11, 2011, 09:28:55 PM »

I'M WITH 73BUBBA AND AND POMMIEDIC

THIS IS THE ONLY BUSH TV TO WATCH

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #68 on:** February 11, 2011, 09:50:37 PM »

Kids + Rain = TV

Kids + (Mum & Dad want a lie in) = TV

GSK33 · « **Reply #69 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:12:07 AM »

Quote from: D4D on February 11, 2011, 08:27:28 PM

Why is TV + camping = sad and Internet + camping = not sad?

i was thinking the same? No one twisting your arm to read this thread? Camp fire is great when they're allowed. Tv good to catch up on some news or watch a game of sport.

Heiny · « **Reply #70 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:25:16 AM »

Quote from: GSK33 on February 12, 2011, 12:12:07 AM

i was thinking the same? No one twisting your arm to read this thread? Camp fire is great when they're allowed. Tv good to catch up on some news or watch a game of sport.

And no one is twisting your arm to read and respond to anyone elses opinion on this thread

Each to their own but my idea of camping is to leave behind as much of the crap that you dont really need from the material world behind and get back to the basics. We take portable DVD players for the kids for wet weather and bed time but otherwise we encourage them to go exploring and find some natural entertainment, we sometimes take the laptop to keep up with the news, check weather reports, investgate potential destinations etc, but not usually for general entertainment. Time spent when camping is a fantastic time to bond with your family and friends without the distractions of the material world and our country has way too much to offer to waste time watching TV when your'e out amongst it.

But thats just the way I see it

D4D · « **Reply #71 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:27:17 AM »

and that's what makes the world go around, eveybody is different and tolerance is a virtue.

Teabag · « **Reply #72 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:30:36 AM »

Quote from: 73bubba on February 12, 2011, 07:25:16 AM

And no one is twisting your arm to read and respond to anyone elses opinion on this thread

Each to their own but my idea of camping is to leave behind as much of the crap that you dont really need from the material world behind and get back to the basics. We take portable DVD players for the kids for wet weather and bed time but otherwise we encourage them to go exploring and find some natural entertainment, we sometimes take the laptop to keep up with the news, check weather reports, investgate potential destinations etc, but not usually for general entertainment. Time spent when camping is a fantastic time to bond with your family and friends without the distractions of the material world and our country has way too much to offer to waste time watching TV when your'e out amongst it.

But thats just the way I see it

Fair enough, everyone is entitled to their opinion though me personally, I don't see much differentiation between having portable DVD players or having TV. They are basically the same. What is important is how and when you use them. Watching a movie is no different to the rubbish on TV. We take ours primarily for bad weather to entertain the kids but again, each to their own.....Anything is moderation is fine IMO....

Heiny · « **Reply #73 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:47:26 AM »

Quote from: Teabag on February 12, 2011, 08:30:36 AM

Fair enough, everyone is entitled to their opinion though me personally, I don't see much differentiation between having portable DVD players or having TV. They are basically the same. What is important is how and when you use them. Watching a movie is no different to the rubbish on TV. We take ours primarily for bad weather to entertain the kids but again, each to their own.....Anything is moderation is fine IMO....

I agree with you Teabag

maca76 · « **Reply #74 on:** February 12, 2011, 12:57:56 PM »

Last sept school holidays we were camping with a big group of friends at inskip point who were all footy fans, during the day we would explore and fish, and come night time on the weekend we had the keg fire burning over looking hook point(fraser island)

, in the back ground we had a tele showing all the finals footy (go the tigers) other campers around us had there radio's on in there 4wd's. To me this was great fun and for these times I think a tele when camping it great.

cheers Ryan

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