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BigBadDad · 12-04-2015, 02:08 AM

You can pretty easily use what you have to plug into any new TV with all the possible adapters that exist. The TV you take out may be pretty heavy so be careful, but the new TV will be a feather in comparison. You will probably be able to go HDMI direct with cables from the VCR and satellite if you have them. You will also find you can get bigger screens into the old space. Don't forget new options. You will probably have USB input as well for things like Chromecast, Allcast from computers for Netflix, etc. ..just something to think about.

JFNM · 12-04-2015, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by racer26

My problem is my TV needs to be replaced in my 08 Pace Arrow 38P.

Hi racer26,

I just went thru a similar exercise on my 05 Dutch Star. I have surround sound and an AV receiver so it was complicated (for my tiny brain). If you don't mind spending lots of money, it is fairly easy. Doing it inexpensively is less easy. I ended up with a new/cheap HDMI A/V receiver and HDMI DVD player. Satellite receiver was already HDMI. So, all HDMI to the front tv. I haven't figured out the rear tv yet. I have CATV cable already in place so think I will go with an HDMI splitter and HDMI to CATV transmitter/receiver when the time comes (when I have money burning a hole in my pocket).

I think my point is: there are a bunch of options and it all depends on what you want to accomplish but HDMI definitely appears to be the direction in which everything is headed.

Retired and Happy · 12-04-2015, 06:56 AM

I am upgrading as we speak. In my 10 year old coach and with my aging eyes, I won't bother with the 1080 or HDMI. I will put in the flatscreen and enjoy the improvement from the boat anchor there now. Rear TV already replaced on a full motion mount so we can access the adjacent closet and the space behind the TV. The front one will also be on a full motion mount so we can continue to use the two cabinets on each side of the TV. Now, if someone will just come remove the boat anchor...