HD antenna

IrishCamper74
IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
in Products and Accessories
After cutting the cord 3 years ago, I purchased an HD antenna for the house.
http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=4730
I get the clearest, uncompressed HD local channels, public television & a few other channels which is more than enough & comes with a monthly bill of zero dollars.
Wondering if any t@b owners use a similar antenna & is the Jensen tv, HD capable? Obviously I know the number of channels & signal strength will be based on how remote we travel & set up camp.

To be honest, I'm not a fan of Jensen & am thinking of getting my own small flatscreen & installing it myself inside the t@b. Has anyone else customized their tv/audio set-up?

Thank you in advance for your input. 


Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.

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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    edited April 2016
    I enjoy TV when overnighting at Walmart on cross country trips, when it is rainy or when I am concerned about severe weather. It's all about what you enjoy.

    I use a small $12 magnetic antenna that I attach to a clip that clips to the driver side keder. It works pretty well for the price.

    Regarding the Jensen, I have looked and there are not a ton of RV alternatives for 12v. If you always camp with electric or plan to use an inverter, it's no problem to switch it out

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • IrishCamper74
    IrishCamper74 Member Posts: 237
    jkjenn said:
    I enjoy TV when overnighting at Walmart on cross country trips, when it is rainy or when I am concerned about severe weather. It's all about what you enjoy.

    Exactly Jenn, that'll be the only time I plan on watching it, when camping. Transitioning from tent to t@b, it'l be a luxury for sure. 
    By the way, off topic, how does one send private messages to another member?  

    Light a campfire and everyone's a storyteller. ~John Geddes


    2017 t@b CS, silver with green trim.
    TV: 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    IrishCamper74 said:
    By the way, off topic, how does one send private messages to another member?  

    If you are on a PC go to the Inbox at the top. If on a mobile device, tree should be a little inbox icon on the bottom of the screen.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    edited April 2016
    I rarely watch TV but this has worked well the few times I've tried it - It's powered (110 or USB). Haven't had any luck with unpowered unless I'm in close range of a tower.




    Got it rigged to fit on a painters pole.
    I also have a single rabbit ear antenna (none powered) with a magnet base that I can stick to that metal plate.
  • Ramrod
    Ramrod Member Posts: 164
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y2898U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • Ramrod
    Ramrod Member Posts: 164
    Very small, lightweight and it works
  • RollingLagrima
    RollingLagrima Member Posts: 435
    edited April 2016
    https://www.google.com/search?q=clear.tv&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#pie=plaji-i   

    I have this "as seen on tv" thingy bought at Walgreens for $9.99.  Plugs into tv aux cable input, is stuck to inside of camper driver's side Window 24/7 with two suction cups. Works great. You just have to do a channel scan every time you stop. The HD channels on the Jesnen come in crystal clear, for real.
    Sally, "PlaT@Bus" 2016 T@B Sofitel Maxx-S (plata=silver; SP), previously Little Guy 2014 Silver Shadow LE, TV -- 2013 Chevy Avalanche + two hounds.
  • Ramrod
    Ramrod Member Posts: 164
    Agree. The Jensen TV has a great HD picture.
  • Tonydjd
    Tonydjd Member Posts: 111
    http://store.gomohu.com/leaf-30-indoor-hdtv-antenna.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw9OG4BRDJzY3jrMng4iQSJABddor1n_A9tujR0xEbDEIqu254T853LC41-ugYDs-mqgB6BxoComjw_wcB
    Tony D
    Central,Fl
    2015 T@B Max-S


  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    I tried the Leafs but didn't have much luck even though I know others that have them and they do fine. It seems it's another ine of those "your mileage may vary" types depending on where you travel.
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    For those going to Tearstock, it would be cool to try to do a "side by side" test of the various antennas.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    Tonydjd said:
    http://store.gomohu.com/leaf-30-indoor-hdtv-antenna.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw9OG4BRDJzY3jrMng4iQSJABddor1n_A9tujR0xEbDEIqu254T853LC41-ugYDs-mqgB6BxoComjw_wcB
    I've had great luck with my Moho (I have powered and un- piwered), as long as I was in a flat area with a clear line of sight to the towers. When I wasn't I got out the Tailgater Dish, called Dish to change the zip,code (if over 200 miles from the last change), and watch local channels. (It gets dark early in AZ and you can only watch so many DVD's, play so many iPad games, and read so many books ;) )
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    It's true. I have noticed that with fall camping, too.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • manny
    manny Member Posts: 108
    Hi, jkjenn  Iwas at tearstock last year I have a RCA powered ant.  no luck there  I think the terrin is too low there..or maybe it was my site... I just got back from Gulf Islands Natl. Seashore.FL. Fort Pickens CG...ant worked great there...flat terrain...Manny
    2017  T@B CS-S Max ...  2020 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    manny said:
    Hi, jkjenn  Iwas at tearstock last year I have a RCA powered ant.  no luck there  I think the terrin is too low there..or maybe it was my site... I just got back from Gulf Islands Natl. Seashore.FL. Fort Pickens CG...ant worked great there...flat terrain...Manny
    I camped on the other side Atwood last summer and no luck for me, there, either. I did pick up a fair amount of channels at both Punderson and West Branch State Parks in OH, though.

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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