32 inch lcd tv

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Topic: 32 inch lcd tv

Posted By: pv13
Subject: 32 inch lcd tv
Date Posted: January 26, 2009 at 10:56 PM

Hey, My cousin has a 1985 Econoline van, and he wants to put a 32 inch lcd tv in it.

I'm trying to talk him out of it because, I pretty because of the neighborhood he lives in it will get stolen, But I thought I'd check what it would take anyway.

First off, is there special lcds that large for cars, or is it the same as you buy for your home?

Also, what are the extra things needed to properly install it (battery, speakers, converters, etc)?

-Thanks

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Posted By: a471789
Date Posted: January 28, 2009 at 9:56 PM

If you are going to install a tv that is designed for 120v in the home, you need a power inverter. If he wants to install a TV, consider the other things he wants to hook up to it. PS3/SBOX 360....ect. Add up the total power consumption and look for an inverter that powers that amount. To do so, you'll also have to run a power wire(just like with an amp), to supply the inverter. It will probably have to be between 8 and 4 gauge.

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Posted By: pv13
Date Posted: January 29, 2009 at 2:34 PM

Thanks, I'll tell him. I think he is getting a generator for the van also, so he can power all these things up.