i wll be going tenting in a van park in october for 5 days as i like the electricity to use ...........the tent is an 8x8 standup in it one brand is weisshorn........i basically like alone with just my dog for company .......i was thinking to take a tv away with my tent trip i have a good small one plus an antenna and some ear phones ......would you take a tv or not is my question with tenting i do have a radio but.......i have no one to discuss these issues with ......my only son says do whatever dad .........
Dick0 said
10:41 AM Jul 14, 2022
Yes
Whenarewethere said
12:29 PM Jul 14, 2022
If you have the room & payload why not. Maybe better sound quality, whether speakers or headphones, & a smaller TV is the go.
yobarr said
12:32 PM Jul 14, 2022
tea spoon wrote:
i wll be going tenting in a van park in october for 5 days as i like the electricity to use ...........the tent is an 8x8 standup in it one brand is weisshorn........i basically like alone with just my dog for company .......i was thinking to take a tv away with my tent trip i have a good small one plus an antenna and some ear phones ......would you take a tv or not is my question with tenting i do have a radio but.......i have no one to discuss these issues with ......my only son says do whatever dad .........
If watching a TV is something that you do on a regular basis, and is something you enjoy, certainly it would be a good idea. Watching TV is not something I do often, other than the news, but I used to have it running in the background while I was reading. However, since I now have Spotify, with unlimited music, the TV gets little use. Cheers
Clarky 1 said
12:36 PM Jul 14, 2022
No, a tv is a large item. Maybe in a van but not in a tent.
I watch a lot of stuff these days on my IPad or computer.
I dont need an aerial either but I do need an internet connection and a plan.
Fortunately those plans are getting cheaper all the time.
Generally speaking if you have FTA TV you will have internet signal with good equipment,
bobsa said
12:39 PM Jul 14, 2022
just a radio does me ,
I listen to auntie for the news and talk back at 3 am when I can not sleep
bob
Mike Harding said
12:51 PM Jul 14, 2022
No, but that's no reason why you should not.
You are taking a break, a holiday, and if you wish to spend some of that time watching TV there is no reason on this planet why you should not :)
Corndoggy said
01:18 PM Jul 14, 2022
Yes. We had a tv in our on-site van. Have a 240v/12v tv, antenna and satellite setup for our camper trailer. We did not use one for donkeys years but do now.
laurieoz said
02:58 PM Jul 14, 2022
Take it this time
Then decide if you want to take it next time
Laurie
86GTS said
03:36 PM Jul 14, 2022
Years ago when we were tent campers all the time we had a portable all in one cassette player, radio & TV. Our kids loved watching TV while we were away. Go for it I reckon.
-- Edited by 86GTS on Thursday 14th of July 2022 03:36:53 PM
Dougwe said
03:40 PM Jul 14, 2022
Have you thought of just taking a laptop and watch TV on that?
If you have the Internet and a reasonably good data account you can watch 7Plus and the other digital channels that way. If you have Netflix or similar you can also watch that. I often don't have TV cover but have Internet cover so do it that way. I now have a Smart TV in my aluminium tent so no need to watch on my laptop. I have been known to watch on my phone as well. I mainly watch Netflix and Stan though. The Digital TV channels have some good stuff on though these days.
Whatever you decided, enjoy but Keep Safe out there.
Derek Barnes said
03:47 PM Jul 14, 2022
When we used to go tenting we would take a TV/DVD combo device with a non-directional TV antenna. We would also take a 12v battery, solar charger and mini fridge which formed our table.
Now we take our semi off road caravan with TV/DVD combo device.
TimTim said
04:15 PM Jul 14, 2022
Listen to your son. It is about you not anyone else. Some ppl like books, others computers and others many other things. If you like TV then take it.
-- Edited by TimTim on Thursday 14th of July 2022 04:16:13 PM
Wanda said
04:27 PM Jul 14, 2022
Why not if you have the room, lets face it, if you don't take it you will probably end up cursing, " darn I wish I'd bought that bloody tv" If you take it, no rule says you "have" to watch it. Cheers Ian
Ivan 01 said
05:03 PM Jul 14, 2022
Most van parks have camp kitchens and they usually have a TV.
The problem with that is if you are not there to select you program before anyone else you will be lucky to watch your chosen program.
If you have room take your own. If you have a laptop or a tablet then consider that.
Do what suits you, it is your happiness, but dont forget a table or stand for the TV.
Some parks have TV coaxial connections so you may not even need an aerial.
Enjoy your week away.
Cuppa said
05:05 PM Jul 14, 2022
We have travelled without tv for several years & have rarely missed it. On occasions when house-sitting/caretaking sometimes we have had a tv, & have enjoyed the odd programme & even a series, but mostly just watched the news. No motivation to carry one with us. Early nights are common, but when a tv is part of the equation going to bed gets later & getting up gets later. In the tropical north where we have spent a deal of time, this often has meant missing the best time of the day.
We have a portable satellite tv set up, but left it at home for space & weight reasons.
Years ago when travelling in a bus a young boy came over to us in a remote bush camping spot, pointed at our satellite tv dish & asked what it was for. "For tv" I told him. He looked at me disapprovingly & said "My dad says it's not proper camping if you have a telly", to which I replied "Do you have a telly at home?" "Course we do" he retorted. "Ah, well you see, this is our home" I explained, pointing to the bus. I could tell from his expression he couldn't wait to get back to his dad to tell him.
No rights or wrongs. just a final comment. Think about what you hope to get out of your camping trip (ie. why camping) & if the tv fits for you - take it.
gold dandelion said
09:53 PM Jul 14, 2022
You can always watch the one in the camp kitchen, a good chance to meet others as well.
tea spoon said
11:13 AM Jul 15, 2022
to all who gave ideas to my post .....i have been told i can use my laptop computer to watch the news via wifi in the van parks .....and other programs as well .......so i will be taking my laptop with me ........so i now have all i need for camping ....cheers all ............maybe see you down the track
Corndoggy said
12:27 AM Jul 16, 2022
You can buy a usb digital TV tuner used with an tv antenna. Used one before the digital came in. Worked just about everywhere there was tv reception. Pick them up for 30 or 40 $. A small antenna and away you go.
Mobi Condo said
10:04 AM Jul 16, 2022
When van was built mid 2005, we decided that at $5k to have a TV/sound system set up put in, we would give it a miss. We could have the antenna cable inlet point and internal cabling included for nix.
Had our own antenna, would get a smallish set up, and did so and now can have TV almost where ever as we can also pick up local transmissions from sat relay set ups as we did when working in Woomera. However we rarely use the TV.
At the large Truck Rest area north up the Newell from Narrandera, Firetail from memory, in the middle of a full on all night heavy rain event yours truly decided to try it out and we got the full range of free to air stuff from four different antenna direction settings ( four different Riverina towns), but why bother, we end up playing Scrabble, Quiddler or what ever.
Aus-Kiwi said
02:57 AM Jul 21, 2022
Yes so you csn watch all the life style shows ! Smart TV so you have more options ? Your son is right !!Do whatever
tea spoon said
09:17 AM Jul 21, 2022
i got a trailer of 6x4 to take my stuff away now its in A1 condition with a fibreglass top ........top is hinged and liftup ..........it will make it so much more easy for me with the trailer.....so now i wait on the warmer weather to go on a trip ....i will need to find out what wheels it has to buy a spare but will take the wheel to a tyre dealer for sizing ......cheers all
-- Edited by tea spoon on Thursday 21st of July 2022 08:26:02 PM
RichardK said
11:33 AM Jul 21, 2022
We bought a sat tv for our travels mainly because we often travel remote or in unfamiliar states and we need weather information, bushfire news so we can plan our movements accordingly.
It also provides entertainment via a hard drive of downloaded utube shows and watching our AFL team.
Cheers
RichardK
Warren-Pat_01 said
11:14 PM Jul 23, 2022
If you're paying for a powered site then why not? And take an electric frying pan, small fan heater (that can be used for the warm or chilly nights) as well.
Otherwise, just use what they have in the camp kitchens, games' rooms.
patrol03 said
12:23 PM Jul 27, 2022
If you enjoy your TV then take it. If it is not practicable this time then make up your own mind not to take it next time.
Sandyfreckle said
07:41 AM Jul 30, 2022
If I could and actually wanted to in that particular circumstance..., I would. Also..., because I prefer to stay remote(away from too many people)..., sometimes in the evenings there are some shows I'd like to watch.
And last but not least..., if I knew how to run a TV set-up, from my current remote solar system.
-- Edited by Sandyfreckle on Saturday 30th of July 2022 07:45:23 AM
Aus-Kiwi said
12:52 PM Jul 31, 2022
Tv and 4 t bite hard drive into USB port . Just have to remember to load up hard drive before leaving .
i wll be going tenting in a van park in october for 5 days as i like the electricity to use ...........the tent is an 8x8 standup in it one brand is weisshorn........i basically like alone with just my dog for company .......i was thinking to take a tv away with my tent trip i have a good small one plus an antenna and some ear phones ......would you take a tv or not is my question with tenting i do have a radio but.......i have no one to discuss these issues with ......my only son says do whatever dad .........
Yes
If you have the room & payload why not. Maybe better sound quality, whether speakers or headphones, & a smaller TV is the go.
If watching a TV is something that you do on a regular basis, and is something you enjoy, certainly it would be a good idea. Watching TV is not something I do often, other than the news, but I used to have it running in the background while I was reading. However, since I now have Spotify, with unlimited music, the TV gets little use. Cheers
I watch a lot of stuff these days on my IPad or computer.
I dont need an aerial either but I do need an internet connection and a plan.
Fortunately those plans are getting cheaper all the time.
Generally speaking if you have FTA TV you will have internet signal with good equipment,
I listen to auntie for the news and talk back at 3 am when I can not sleep
bob
No, but that's no reason why you should not.
You are taking a break, a holiday, and if you wish to spend some of that time watching TV there is no reason on this planet why you should not :)
Then decide if you want to take it next time
Laurie
Years ago when we were tent campers all the time we had a portable all in one cassette player, radio & TV.
Our kids loved watching TV while we were away.
Go for it I reckon.
-- Edited by 86GTS on Thursday 14th of July 2022 03:36:53 PM
If you have the Internet and a reasonably good data account you can watch 7Plus and the other digital channels that way. If you have Netflix or similar you can also watch that. I often don't have TV cover but have Internet cover so do it that way. I now have a Smart TV in my aluminium tent so no need to watch on my laptop. I have been known to watch on my phone as well. I mainly watch Netflix and Stan though. The Digital TV channels have some good stuff on though these days.
Whatever you decided, enjoy but Keep Safe out there.
When we used to go tenting we would take a TV/DVD combo device with a non-directional TV antenna. We would also take a 12v battery, solar charger and mini fridge which formed our table.
Now we take our semi off road caravan with TV/DVD combo device.
Listen to your son. It is about you not anyone else. Some ppl like books, others computers and others many other things. If you like TV then take it.
-- Edited by TimTim on Thursday 14th of July 2022 04:16:13 PM
Why not if you have the room, lets face it, if you don't take it you will probably end up cursing, " darn I wish I'd bought that bloody tv"
If you take it, no rule says you "have" to watch it.
Cheers
Ian
The problem with that is if you are not there to select you program before anyone else you will be lucky to watch your chosen program.
If you have room take your own. If you have a laptop or a tablet then consider that.
Do what suits you, it is your happiness, but dont forget a table or stand for the TV.
Some parks have TV coaxial connections so you may not even need an aerial.
Enjoy your week away.
We have a portable satellite tv set up, but left it at home for space & weight reasons.
Years ago when travelling in a bus a young boy came over to us in a remote bush camping spot, pointed at our satellite tv dish & asked what it was for. "For tv" I told him. He looked at me disapprovingly & said "My dad says it's not proper camping if you have a telly", to which I replied "Do you have a telly at home?" "Course we do" he retorted. "Ah, well you see, this is our home" I explained, pointing to the bus. I could tell from his expression he couldn't wait to get back to his dad to tell him.
No rights or wrongs. just a final comment. Think about what you hope to get out of your camping trip (ie. why camping) & if the tv fits for you - take it.
When van was built mid 2005, we decided that at $5k to have a TV/sound system set up put in, we would give it a miss. We could have the antenna cable inlet point and internal cabling included for nix.
Had our own antenna, would get a smallish set up, and did so and now can have TV almost where ever as we can also pick up local transmissions from sat relay set ups as we did when working in Woomera. However we rarely use the TV.
At the large Truck Rest area north up the Newell from Narrandera, Firetail from memory, in the middle of a full on all night heavy rain event yours truly decided to try it out and we got the full range of free to air stuff from four different antenna direction settings ( four different Riverina towns), but why bother, we end up playing Scrabble, Quiddler or what ever.
i got a trailer of 6x4 to take my stuff away now its in A1 condition with a fibreglass top ........top is hinged and liftup ..........it will make it so much more easy for me with the trailer.....so now i wait on the warmer weather to go on a trip ....i will need to find out what wheels it has to buy a spare but will take the wheel to a tyre dealer for sizing ......cheers all
-- Edited by tea spoon on Thursday 21st of July 2022 08:26:02 PM
It also provides entertainment via a hard drive of downloaded utube shows and watching our AFL team.
Cheers
RichardK
Otherwise, just use what they have in the camp kitchens, games' rooms.
If I could and actually wanted to in that particular circumstance..., I would.
Also..., because I prefer to stay remote(away from too many people)..., sometimes in the evenings there are some shows I'd like to watch.
And last but not least..., if I knew how to run a TV set-up, from my current remote solar system.
-- Edited by Sandyfreckle on Saturday 30th of July 2022 07:45:23 AM