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Hello all, we were new to caravanning last year and loved it. We have a 1998 swift classic corvette. My wife would love a small flat screen tv (I don't really but running out of birthday present ideas)

Does anyone have any recommendations? The caravan has a round a ariel thingy on the roof (miny ufo shape) but such if is any good.

Thanks

We use a Makro cheapo flat-screen which we leave in the van. It is more that adequate for our needs and for less that a hundred quid (3 years ago, and they are all cheaper now) I couldn`t see the need for spending any more.

The aerial? Waste of time. Get one that works or better a satellite system.

We bought a cheapo one from Currys, absolutely fine. I found that the larger screen, we got a 19inch, gave a brighter picture for less money than the small ones and is much more watchable, especially in wide screen. There were also a lot more to choose from. More telly for your money!

You wil definitely need a proper aerial. We have an image aerial which clamps on to the awning rails. It gives a very good reception. Like the 420 & 430 here.

http://www.aerialshack.com/caravan-campers-marine-status-aerials-c-11_39.html?gclid=CLbryKurjp8CFYIA4wodeheGHQ

Quote: Originally posted by zara on 05/1/2010

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We have also got the tesco tecknika lcd tv , dvd, freeview, very pleased with it.

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Avtex here too, run off a OneforAll brand indoor ariel from Argos, its the model with booster and adjustable gain, loop and 2 extendable radio type ariels on a base and cost around £20.

We are very pleased with this combination and can get freeview channels and digital Tv when in the right area.

The first Tv we tried was a MobileTv make, and was useless and got returned to the shop for an exchange for the Avtex.

Julia

Quote: Originally posted by zara on 05/1/2010

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We have also got the tesco tecknika lcd tv , dvd, freeview, very pleased with it.

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 Hi James, any reasonably priced flat screen tv will do if you are on mains hook up

 as for the aerial you have on your van it really depends on where you are in the country in some area,s they work really well in others they are about as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike a good digital type aerial is needed, or you can go the satellite route some people may try to put you off this idea saying they are difficult to set up/find the right satellite etc dont be put off if you persevere you will get it right and have hundreds of channels to choose from, one of the easiest ways of doing this

is the new Easyfind system from Konig available from one of the sponsors of this

site Satgear and you will get a discount if you mention this site when ordering,this

 system is also available on good old e bay for around a £100 for the complete system or £69 if you already have a dish and cable item no 220475577882

 or their online shop theleisureworldshop (all one word) hope this helps you if you need advice on aerials or setting up contact me.