We are thinking of a new tv for the van.                                                                     What is the general thoughts on tv-dvd.
tv with built in dvd or tv with seperate dvd?
have heard stories of the built in type not lasting very long.
Thanks.

we bought a built in one 3 yrs ago, t.v no good now d.v.d. still good, just bought a digital t.v. with a built in d.v.d. dont see any problems.

Was advised that when looking at tv-DVD combos to check for ability to have other appliances plugged in such as computer, card reader to look at photo, etc

As you're talking about a small set for use in the van, I'd consider going for the combo as these don't cost much more than a TV (only) and are very convenient. (That's if small TV(only)s are even still available?). Whether or not you need a card reader and computer connectivity depends on your planned usage. These functions are probably available on most sets anyway. I recently purchased a "cheapie" (under $300 - digital/analogue) TV/DVD from JB HiFi and the set works fine. I use this set at home in my bedroom as well as in the van. All the small sets that I looked at were 12volt units with a small power supply provided to enable 240volt operation. One suggestion, check before buying that the set has a reasonably wide viewing area in front of the screen. I made the mistake of not doing this and have to adjust the brightness when I view it from different angles.

Hi there, I look forward to how you get on with this. I have an 'Orion' TV with the tape player I bought about 30yrs ago and it still goes strong, but is not digital. It lives in the van and has a 'T' shaped aerial that I need to rotate to tune in, or in some parks I can plug into their aerial. Looking forward to what you decide on, should save me a lot of time doing the same exercise. Cheers Allara

For the cost they are as good as anything else out here. Seen them in Coles last week 158 don't go to a van or motorhome supplier they don't only see you coming they send a cab for ya. The one I got from Big W was 198 and has USB SD Card lreader Component connections for computer, same as my $900 home entertainment unit

f you have a laptop computer have you thought of an analog/digital stick. I use one to watch tv on the laptop plus you can do any of the other things like watch DVD's etc

Thanks to all, we have gone with a seperate tv/dvd. The inbuilts are $100+ more than the single tv & that will buy a seperate dvd.Inbults have limited provision for extra items if you need them , may not be as convenient in some ways but have heard of a lot of inbuilts failing , guess a personal choice.
Thanks.

Hi Justcrusin, thats the way I went, purchased a very compact DVD player from GO-LO for $39 for the van. Ive found $40 Dvd players work quite well & at that price if something goes wrong after 12Mths warranty who cares. All DVD players will give trouble eventualy usually the Laser assy packs up & to costly to repair.  Daryl

-- Edited by DeBe on Thursday 27th of May 2010 10:45:32 PM

whats the biggest size tv can you go in vans?

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whats the biggest size tv can you go in vans?

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Which van are you talking about? I have seen vans that a 15 or 16" set had to be shoe horned in. Measure your proposed spaceand do some tyre kicking.