Having a TV in your cabin is not only a great way to pass your downtime, but it goes a long way towards making a sleeper cabin feel more like a real second home and less like a mobile campsite. RV owners often find themselves in the same situation, needing some form of entertainment when far away from home.
Thankfully, there’s been an explosion in the market of 12V appliances that can be powered with your truck’s system. We’ve rounded up 5 of the best 12V TVs for semi trucks that we can find on the market today.
The Jensen Led TV
This is one of the best 12-volt TVs on this list, it was specifically engineered, built, and tested for driving purposes. The Jensen Led TV is equipped with HDTV-ready (1080p, 720p, 480) and HDTV (ATSC) tuner.
This TV has durable, coated circuit boards, front controls in case you lose the remote, and safe mounting points. Since it has a reinforced metal cabinet structure, it is much safer for road trips than a plastic case.
Pros of the Jensen:
- Classic and elegant look
- Consumes little power
- Little to no lag
Cons of the Jensen:
- Some reviewers say the sound quality is lackluster
- It is a bit pricy
The Transit 32 LED HDTV
The impressive 178 x 178-degree screen size of this Tv ensures a wide viewing angle. Although it does not look like it, this TV is shockingly light for this category of TVs, weighing below fifteen pounds.
The Transit 32 has three innovative features to ensure you get maximum entertainment:
- Superb brightness
- Noise reduction software
- Dynamic audio reduction when needed
It also has a very detailed user guide, pre-wired pigtail for direct 12-volt connection, 12-volt cigarette power cord, table-top stand, and a full-function remote.
Pros of the Transit 32:
- Light for its size
- Top tier picture representation
- Functions in high humidity
Cons of the Transit 32:
- Poor sound performance
- Like the Jensen, it commands a premium price
Supersonic SC-2211 22-Inch LED Widescreen HDTV
If you want a TV in your truck and RV that will give you the illusion of being at home or at the cinema then this is your best bet. The crisp picture quality ensures fantastic picture detail and contrast, perhaps the best on this list.
Supersonic brags about this TV’s incredible color detail, and it comes right out of the box with USB ports to plug in Chromecasts, FireTVs, and other smart devices. It also has a standard HDMI connection for Blu-ray players and gaming consoles.
Pros of the Supersonic SC2211:
- Controls are easy to navigate
- Very colorful LCD display
- Movies from your PC can be viewed on the big screen via PC input
Cons of the Supersonic SC2211:
- Mediocre sound performance. You’ll want to supplement this with some speakers.
- Technical support is lacking, according to some reviewers
The Supersonic SC-2411 LED HDTV 24 Flat Screen
If you want a little bigger model than the one above, then try on this similar model from the same company. The SC-2411 is a high definition and high-performing TV unit that ensures impeccable picture quality, a color spectrum ensures vibrancy and variance as opposed to other models and it is projected on the TV screen.
Like the one mentioned above, this supersonic utilizes a versatile system that is compatible with many types of plug-ins and ports. Supersonic is a known and loved name in portable RV and truck tech, so they often have more convenience than other models not designed explicitly for this purpose.
Pros of the Supersonic SC2411:
- Impeccable picture quality
- Intuitive remote control
- Generally easy to use
Cons of the Supersonic SC2411:
- Lackluster tech support
- The viewing angle is quite narrow
AXESS TVD1805-19 19-Inch LED HDTV
If you’re less concerned with max resolution and would like something that looks a little more modern and sleek, then this AXESS model delivers. It has a compact and sleek design and is equipped with a plethora of features like a built-in DVD player with multi-functions and a 1366 x 768 resolution screen.
It offers a good balance on your audio, and it is quite easy to hook up to your 12V source. While a lower resolution than others, it does provide very good color depth.
Pros of the AXESS:
- Built-in DVD
- Installation and setup is pretty easy
Cons of the AXESS:
- The viewing angle is quite narrow
- Mp4 format is not supported
12V TVs for Trucks and RVS
According to our research, these are the 5 best 12V TVs on the market today. Whether you’re looking for impeccable sound quality, high resolution, flexibility, or all of the above, we have an option up there for you.
