LCD TV's

[silverback31B]

Is it ok to leave the LCD TV in our Silverback 31B2 during winter storage in Upstate NY?

[NWJeeper]

Check the owners manual for the TV it will list minimum and maximum temperature ranges for it. I don't know how low a temperature an LCD TV can stand.

[dezolen]

Be safe Take it in.
Depending where you store it I rather it be safe from thieves as well

[NWJeeper]

Originally Posted by dezolen

Be safe Take it in.
Depending where you store it I rather it be safe from thieves as well

Excellent advice. I would worry more about theft than the cold too. We use our small one from the bedroom in the house when not using the rig.

[Herk7769]

While temps well below zero may permanently damage an LCD display (and you should bring the TV and computer displays inside in that case), normal winter temps will not hurt them.

In fact the LCD display on the Concertone will be problematic trying to remove it.

Just make sure you warm up the camper slowly before powering up the TV if you do leave it out.

[cardinal4fun]

I have keep both of ours in the unit for the past three years with no problem. I do however keep the trailer pluged in all the time. This keeps the tvs in the stand by mode so there is always alittle heat to them. I do go with the idea of making sure the tvs are warm before starting them up after being in the winter temp.. These tvs travel from japan or china, then truck to the retailer. I would bet they are never in heated warehouses or heated truck trailers.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by cardinal4fun

These tvs travel from japan or china, then truck to the retailer. I would bet they are never in heated warehouses or heated truck trailers.

Also a very good point. I seem to recall a note about operating temperatures in the literature, but not so much about storage.

Here is what Wiki says:

Answers.com - Would an LCD TV freeze if left in an unheated space

Storage to -40F seems pretty cold.

Additional info here:
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdt...ceptions.shtml

Check out the number one myth.

[kz08h5]

If LCD TVs couldn't take the winter temperatures, enve -40, then no store would be selling them in the winter in the northern half of North America.

[silverback31B]

Thanks for the responses. No need to worry about theft during storage....our Silverback fifth wheel resides in a 40'x60' garage w/ full hook ups when not on a campsite!