The TV in the van is an Avtex, which can run on either mains electric, or 12 volt. We've not used it that much really except for the occasional dvd, and even then mostly when on hook up.
Don't get me wrong, we didn't come away to watch TV but, when it's going dark at 5pm and the budget doesn't allow for socialising, then there are only so many books you can read, or blogs you can write.
There is an aerial on the van and we've tried here and there, to get the TV on, with limited success. One particular night, we get on to a station showing a movie, I forget what it was, but it was clearly American.
It's in Spanish which is fair enough, as we're in Spain. I have a brainwave and wonder if we can select subtitles in English. Not likely, but you never know!
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| Good enough unless you miss UK T.V. too much. |
It's in Spanish which is fair enough, as we're in Spain. I have a brainwave and wonder if we can select subtitles in English. Not likely, but you never know!
As I'm going through the various buttons on the remote, a minor miracle happens, on pressing the 'language' button, the dialogue in the film changes from Spanish, to English!
When I say English, of course I mean, it changes to the original movie dialogue, in this case, American English. We can't believe it, it has the same impact on us as a modest lottery win.
Neither one of us had any idea that such things were possible. So now, where we can pick up local TV, we scan the channels for a likely looking movie, or series, hit the language button, and we're away!
When I say English, of course I mean, it changes to the original movie dialogue, in this case, American English. We can't believe it, it has the same impact on us as a modest lottery win.
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| Easy enough, when you know! |
Neither one of us had any idea that such things were possible. So now, where we can pick up local TV, we scan the channels for a likely looking movie, or series, hit the language button, and we're away!
Two days after our 'discovery' we are in Morocco so, all celebrations are put on hold for the next seven weeks. That's ok, we'll take our victories where we can get them.
A quick word about the Avtex tv, miracles aside. They have a great reputation, and it's well deserved. We bought ours second hand and the picture quality is superb.
There are no angle issues when viewing, it has a built in DVD player, and you can play content in MP4 format, right off a usb memory stick. They are not cheap, even the second hand ones.
People in the know, snap them up for good money on eBay. And with good reason. You only want to buy one tv for your motorhome. Caravan, or what have you. Treat yourself, get an Avtex.
Don't fall for the 70 quid led whatever brand, because you'll be disappointed. You get what you pay for. As I keep on insisting, on finding out the hard way!
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| Make Avtex your only choice. |
There are no angle issues when viewing, it has a built in DVD player, and you can play content in MP4 format, right off a usb memory stick. They are not cheap, even the second hand ones.
People in the know, snap them up for good money on eBay. And with good reason. You only want to buy one tv for your motorhome. Caravan, or what have you. Treat yourself, get an Avtex.
Don't fall for the 70 quid led whatever brand, because you'll be disappointed. You get what you pay for. As I keep on insisting, on finding out the hard way!
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