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Cattywampus · 02-13-2017, 07:32 AM

Hello all, I am looking at a Winnebago Vista LX 30T and noticed none of them come with outdoor televisions.
Initially this was a huge deal for me, it's just natural to have an outdoor man cave on your RV, no?
I really like this motorhome layout and the quality of Winnie products. So my question for those of you who have outdoor televisions, how often do you actually use it?

RobbieH · 02-13-2017, 07:41 AM

Our last RV had an outdoor TV. In 3 years, we certainly used it more than a dozen times, but it depends on what you are doing. Camping at NASCAR? TV on. Music festival where lots of kids pass by? TV on and a Playstation connected so kids can stop by and have a little fun. Camping out in nature? No way, TV stays stored. So, it really depends on your use.

blang · 02-13-2017, 07:50 AM

Never used it. In fact, because it was down low in what is the front storage bay, I removed it entirely in favor of more storage. The only place where I could see it being of value would be at an event where everyone (neighbors) is interested in the same programming. Other than that, it would just be a noise (and, at night, a light) annoyance... not to mention a draw for flying insects.

JohnBoyToo · 02-13-2017, 07:56 AM

We've used it on about 4 occasions in 2 years... mostly football...

Deep Water D · 02-13-2017, 08:09 AM

Never. Ever.

Cinequip · 02-13-2017, 08:16 AM

Twice in 8 years. Considered removing it many times...

Mudfrog · 02-13-2017, 08:24 AM

It might be fine while tailgating or at places where noise isn't an issue. But in a campground or state park, NOPE. Personally, i dislike that rv manufacturers even offer these things. I've seen several times where people had them playing too loud without regard to their neighbors.

lllkrob · 02-13-2017, 08:27 AM

Maybe twice in 4 years.

Cattywampus · 02-13-2017, 08:37 AM

Sounds like I've got my answer. I don't think we will be doing much tailgating and i'm a considerate person so I wouldn't want the light and noise from a TV blaring at a family campground.
Thanks for all the replies.

C.Martin · 02-13-2017, 08:38 AM

It is a convenience aimed at certain people. I asked my wife if we should get it in our Motorhome. She reminded me that I often remark about others blasting their TV's thru the campsite...ruining the serenity. But that's focused on camping in a natural setting surrounded by trees and nature.

If on the other hand you camp at a big rig campground with residential landscaping, big concrete pads...then maybe the social aspect of having your neighbors over to enjoy a game on the patio, and nice weather would be very inviting.

I think having the flexibility would be warranted if you do like to socialize with neighbors in a private resort. It may not be welcomed...esp, if tent campers are nearby...in a serene natural environment type of park.

When we camp at Fort Wilderness...we have had many neighbors that sit outside at all hours watching TV. I think the cigar smoker's wives kick them out of them out of the coach...so they have no where else to go ��

DGBPokes · 02-13-2017, 09:15 AM

We tailgated for years, those rigs didn't have an outdoor tv, but I often bought one outside and placed it on a table.

This rig is wired, and has a place for a tv, but we let our season tickets go. So there have been very few times, I've thought about adding one.