we use a power inverter (89$) this connects to your 12 volt cigarette output
and then you can plug any regular appliance into it; laptops, vcr, tv, etc.
We use a 500 watt model and we can power the tv, vcr, and laptop all at
once.  if the battery voltage drops below 10.4 volts it has an alarm and
shuts off automatically.  You can watch a 2 hour movie easily.  we have used
the TV/vcr combo type as well as the individual units.  One is just more
convenient that the other.  If you but the tv/vcr combo that plugs directly
into the lighter you lose the option to power anything else.  Good Luck.  We
got our power inverter at www.Damark.com

Leif Paulsen
'86 Syncro GL

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Ralph P. Geho
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 11:25 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: TV/VCR-AC/DC Question

Hello Listees

I need a suggestion.  We are thinking of buying a combo TV/VCR for the
Westy and are undecided as to purchasing an ac/dc model or an ac only
model using an inverter.  The price difference is quite significant.

I am also thinking of purchasing one of Ed Morrell's ac/dc Video players
and then purchasing a tv to use with it.

Any suggestions as to which way to go?

Thanks, Ralph