portscanner wrote:
WayneSC wrote:...Next to to the 110 outlet there is a cable plate with a big hole in the middle that looks like a 12 volt outlet. The cord that came with TV does not fit into the hole. What is the 12 volt outlet for and how do I use it to power the TV on batery? Thanks,
First - do you have a television that is 110V and 12 V capable?
If not - go get a small inverter. You can get them at almost any auto parts store.
But it sounds like you do have a television that is 110V and 12 V capable and it should have come with two cords - one which has 2 or 3 prongs and goes into the 110VAC outlet and a second one that has a cylindrical jack, which has a metal tip and one or two contacts on the side - also known as a "cigarette lighter jack"
If the cigarette lighter jack will not go into the "cable plate with a big hole", you have run into a rather common problem. There are two different sized 12V cigarette lighter plugs, the difference in size is 0.5 mm. (For size details see
here) I have had this problem myself.
You have five ways to resolve this. DISCLAIMER: Incorrectly wiring your 12V system could result in damage to the television, your trailer, fire, death, or worse - a ruined camping trip.
1. Replace the plate with a plate that has the correct size plug in this. I have NO idea where you would find this plate. DISCLAIMER: Do not do this if you are not familiar with the proper way to wire 12V systems as incorrectly wiring could result in fire and or damage to trailer or television.
2. Go to an electronics or auto parts store and buy a replacement jack of the correct size for the television. Cut off the end of the 12V cord of the television and put the replacement on. DISCLAIMER: Do not do this if you are not familiar with the proper way to wire 12V appliances or if you do not want to void the warranty on the television
3. Remove the plate from the wall of the trailer and drill out the current connector. Replace it with a correct size connector that you got from an auto parts store. DISCLAIMER: Do not do this if you are not familiar with the proper way to wire 12V appliances or if you do not want to void the warranty on the trailer
4. Build an adapter that consists of a male jack of the correct size that will fit into the plate in your trailer and a female plug of the correct size that will fit the television. You may be able to find an electronics repair shop that can make this for you. DISCLAIMER: Incorrectly wiring this adapter can result in destroying the television or trailer.
5. (Safest option) This is a variation of option 1. Take the trailer to a authorized repair center and have them replace the plate. Then if it is wired wrong, it is their fault and they have to fix it. (although they should know what they are doing)
portscanner, you forgot the MOST IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER, "If any of this causes fire or damage to the TV, trailer, or any componant thereof,or personal injury to any or all inhabitants of said trailer, I was never here, and never told you anything."
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