Mark,

I presently have a Tv., VCR, and a Nintendo game in the rear of my Vanagon
(keeps the kids happy on trips around the country or around town. I use a
A/C,D/C TV, VCR, and adapter for the Nintendo. I started with an inverter, and
still have in on board for those items I occasionally use that are not 12 volt,
but the performance is much, much better with straight 12 volt to the
accessories. Your going to love it.

Ron Semko
Orlando, Fl
1984 Vanagon with 200,000 plus miles

Bowie, Mark T wrote:

> I'm about to purchase a TV/VCR for the back seat. My question is, am I
> better off buying a set with built-in AC/DC, or should I invest in a power
> inverter and just get a standard AC set? The AC-only sets are at least $100
> cheaper than the AC/DC ones, but I think that the inverter will run down the
> battery faster.
> Opinions?
>
> Additional Info: My aux. battery setup is two Trojan 105s (220 Ahr).
>
> MTB