TV or No TV? Do you really need it in the CS Galley?

Nnbricco

When I am camping, I really don't like watching TV. At least I don't think I do, considering I have never really had one with me when I have camped before. We are looking forward to having one in the CS for rainy nights and napping. But out of curiosity, does anyone really use their TV in the galley area? I would think it would be a distraction. I am interested in your thoughts.

jkjenn

It could be nice if you tailgate or wanted to watch something special but be outside.

Michigan_Mike

I'm normally in some remote spots when I am out on the road and have no reception.  But I do enjoy an occasional DVD inside the sleeping quarters after a long day and just to kick back and relax.  

IACamper

I think people who watch/listen to things outdoors in a campground don't realize how far the sound travels. I was recently kept awake until about 3 am by a radio playing quietly at a nearby campsite.

belvagillespie

We love our TV in the Clamshell. Most often, The opportunity to get away comes at the end of long Sunday, so we do not have much time for a hike or outdoor activity when we get to a campsite. We cook outside, kick back and watch a classic or something we have wanted to see. 

You could remove your TV and then "no worries". 

If you do not have your T@B, yet. Then you may want to reserve your judgment til you actually experience it. 

We recently traveled 5064 miles and did not turn it on once. 

Everyone has a different camping style. 

Yours will be unique to you and your lifestyle. 

Nnbricco

Thank you for the suggestions. We thought that we might could remove it and save it for a spare.

rverginia

I would get it for the simple fact that the Jensen is an upgraded model than what is available in the other floor plans. The 975 vs. the 965 has more power and additional inputs, as well as an iPod option. Oh, and a headphone jack for the quiet times.
The 975 will not fit in the other models. Sadly, I tried and it is 2.5 inches too deep for the upper cabinets.
Settled for a speaker upgrade.

scuba

Love mine! It doesn't take up much space. No one said you have to turn it on while camping.

twocutes

I was thinking the same thing about the television in the clamshell.  I am more likely to use the audio than the TV, but it's possible that I may want to entertain with photos or a video at some point.

scuba

Night time movie outside with the stars! Like being at a drive-in!

radren

I ordered mine without the TV in the back, it really gives you more space and access. They told me I couldn't really have the speakers removed, so they are still there but don't get in the way. My only ordering regret is not getting the outside hatches to be able to get to the bench storage from the outside. That would have made that storage space so much more usable. But all in all, LOVE my T@B.

Montalaskan

The only time I can imagine using it is when we tailgate. Camping is pretty much a minimal-electronics time. 

DJKyle

We traded the outside tv for an outside shower so we could wash off the dog and are really glad that we did.  Having the extra cupboard access from  the kitchen is way more useful and we have found ourselves using the outside shower for several quick rinse off projects.

Montalaskan

Outside shower is one of the reasons we almost built custom but having the Tab sooner was higher priority. I think I will likely take out the TVs at some point. Can always put them back. 

gilbutler

)Our 2015 T@B M@x CS came (off the lot) with both the galley TV and the outside shower. We haven't used either yet, but see the possibility of using both since we anticipate group camping with dogs.  I thought they all came that way.

Nomad

Wallow - I ordered mine with no media (radio/TV). Had them leave the antenna and cable connections though. They're in the cabinet where the radio would normally be.

BBchBum

@PXLated - how much space do the wires take up in the cabinet? are there just a couple of wires you can secure out of the way or do the connections take up a bit of the cabinet?

Nomad

BBchBum - You could trim the wires but the stuff that takes up the most room are the AC and 12v outlet boxes for the under cabinet outlets on that left side - So you don't gain that much space, only about half. I use it as my junk drawer.

Mouseketab

While I like the idea of having the outside TV permanently mounted, for me the kitchen is not the place for it. We have a Dutchman Clamshell, and for longer trips, or trips where we know we want to watch a sporting event we bring a 19" Flatscreen TV and set it on a small table under the doorside window. Back in the kitchen isn't where we set up chairs and stuff.

Machak88

We actually ordered our T@Bby S-Maxx without a TV/ entertainment system and we love the extra storage room we gained - every bit helps! We also negotiated the price down. As for an occasional movie while camping... that's what the iPAD and Kindle HDX are for, both go with us anyhow.

Allie

Ordered mine w/o the TV in the galley.  Kept the one inside though.  If there is electricity, I like to watch DVD's before going to sleep.  Have a antenna panel, but half the time I am too far from civilization to pick up over the air stations.

Nomad

Allie - Same here, too far away. When they switched to digital it really cut down the reception. Digital is line of sight and shorter distances. I don't even try anymore.

twocutes

I agree on the switch to digital and the negative impact to remote locations - ugh

D&J

gilbutler said:

)Our 2015 T@B M@x CS came (off the lot) with both the galley TV and the outside shower. We haven't used either yet, but see the possibility of using both since we anticipate group camping with dogs.  I thought they all came that way.

Ours did, too. We still crack up at two TVs for camping (quite different from backpacking . We've only been out one one shakedown trip, but did enjoy watching a movie inside. Now give me a sat hookup and baseball and I'm all over it!

The outside shower will be really helpful for the dog.

Verna

I always figured the galley TV was for tailgating. 

ironshadow

I am such a gadjet guy. I loved it the first time I saw it! Will I use it? Likely not much. It is just part of the "wow factor" like everything else LG does:)

jschemel

If you remove the galley TV you can order a replacement cabinet door to match the other cabinet doors. Call Elsie at the factory 330-852-4811. They run about $40 and come with hardware installed. We haven't done it but are considering it. 

Nomad

I ordered no media on my MaxxS and the factory added a door to the cupboard where it would normally be. Remember -The factory is closed all this week for the Fourth

Machak88

We odered no media too on our 2014 S-Maxx, and got an extra cupboard instead (and more room in the back where speakers would have been installed). Love extra storage, do not miss TV a single bit! 

jschemel

We're not sure if we need the tv in the galley yet. On one of our short trips to a campground with hookups we actually got a little morning local news/weather with our coffee. So the verdict is still out. Were planning a longer trip with some dry camping, which is mostly our style so we'll decide then if we'd rather have the extra cabinet in galley. Right now we just use that cabinet for stuff we need when inside the tabin. Also haven't tried watching it at home in the yard. LOL that might be fun. Maybe world cup tomorrow.

Mouseketab

We enjoy an outside TV, but not in the Galley. We bring along a flat screen 19" TV and put it on a small table next to the door.

What I think would be a more ideal mounting situation is on the wall on the passenger side, and then a swing arm of some sort where the TV could be turned to watch through the window from the outside.