Game Consoles

Iam assuming they would make accomodations if it's a sleeper cab to have some kind of a power outlet.
Don't know what you mean by good size t.v.

 

In most company trucks, there are no AC outlets. You would need to get a 120vac to 12vdc inverter. To run a 19 inch tv means you would have to have a pretty heavy duty inverter. Most companies pretty much allow inverters up to 300 watts or one that is capable of being run by the power ports (cigarette lighters) in most trucks. Running a 19inch tv would pretty much not be possible on that size of an inverter.

There is also the thing about room. Most company trucks don't have a tv box that will fit a 19 inch. 13 inches are a good fit but not much bigger. A game console and a 13 inch color tv can run together good on a 300w inverter. I have a tv that runs directly off 12v though.

I would check with your company and get thier policies on how large of an inverter you can install. There are some companies that do allow larger inverters then 300w but they are few and far between. Also, I would check on what their policies are of modifying the interior if you are deadset on putting in a 19inch tv.

In all, I would say that being a company driver, you would do best to get a 13 inch 12vdc tv. Get a 300 w inverter and run the game console on the inverter and plug the tv direct into the truck.


trying to get inventive will be costly, confusing and could cost you your job. Ask before doing.

 

Here's a 19" HD unit that would work well for you. LCD tv's don't take as much energy as a tube tv. I have last year's model, and it's rated at 45 watts on the back of it. It only weighs about 10 pounds, and comes with it's own mounting bracket/stand. This one has a built in HD tuner, so you would just need a small antenna to get HD programming. You'll be able to use a PS3 or Xbox360 for HD gaming as well as for tv programming!

http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/LCDTV/LNT1954HXXAA.asp?page=Specifications

Here's a compact antenna that will work for you, too!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16882172011

 

Also unless you already have the game console you should look at a PS2. There cheap right now games every wear and they draw very little power. I run my 13" TV and PS2 off of a 350w inverter plugged right into the 12v. If You want a X-Box 360 your going to need at least 450w dedicated just to it from what I hear. When I want to play my PS3 I have to use a hard wired 600w or better just to power it.

 

Im just waiting around for GTA IV to arrive and then Im gonna pop my 13" in the truck and take my breaks regularly

 

you cannot play a ps3 with a 300 watt power inverter been down this road myself it pulls way to much power it has a 3 pronged power cord its ok system i guess i didnt like it i play football on it dont like how they changed madden for the ps3 so i sold the ps3 and bought me a nintendo wii i love this console and i can play it and power my tv with the 300 watt inverter but keep your ps2 if you want to watch dvds cause wii dont play them i hope i helped some of you drivers

 

I have a 400 continuous 800watt peak.

whats the differ in continu and peak??

i have 13in tv and ps3. didnt install. think it will work?