Large flat panel tv mounting ideas December 20, 2016, 05:21:28 pm Hi-I'm a new LD owner. My LD is a 2002 30 foot rear queen.Over the cab are storage cabinets and a small tv.I'm looking for ideas for mounting a large flat panel tv in front of the cabinet and still allow access inside the cabinets.Thanks in advance,NADAZE
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #1 – December 20, 2016, 06:51:59 pm I have often wondered what I would do if perchance something bad happened to the stock TV in my 30'IB!Note I said Island Bed. All 30' LDs are either Island Bed or Twin Bed, depending on which of the two configurations you have. If or when it becomes necessary to replace the TV I would hope that I could find a way to utilize the original mounting bracket. Having it mounted to a panel which can be used to lift it up out of the way to gain access to the copious storage space behind is a huge convenience.Has anyone attempted a modification?
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #2 – December 20, 2016, 10:54:05 pm Quote from: NADAZE! - December 20, 2016, 05:21:28 pmHi-I'm a new LD owner. My LD is a 2002 30 foot rear queen.Over the cab are storage cabinets and a small tv.I'm looking for ideas for mounting a large flat panel tv in front of the cabinet and still allow access inside the cabinets.Thanks in advance,NADAZENadaze (may we address you by a real name?) http://www.lazydazeowners.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=173 Check these photos out and you can see what I did in my '02 30'. The photos are not in order of project installation but I think you can figure it out.Chris
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #3 – December 21, 2016, 12:33:00 am Chris,Since Nadaze is a new owner perhaps he has not yet discovered "The 30' Lazy Daze Motor Home" in the old Yahoo Groups. There are a ton of photos there that may be of some use to him.I'm not sure how to link him to it but I'd bet you can.
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #4 – December 21, 2016, 02:25:02 am I replaced my old 19" TV with a new 28" in a similar manner as Chris. I followed his directions and we are very pleased. There should be a lengthy thread on this. I wasn't able to find the mount Chris used. If you're interested in the mount I used, and you can't find it in the thread I referenced, let me know and I'll dig out the info for you.Bob 360-901-3060'01 Rear Kitchen
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #5 – December 21, 2016, 09:25:37 am Thanks for everyones suggestions. You have provided very sensible solution.MarkAka NADAZE
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #6 – December 21, 2016, 07:54:16 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - December 21, 2016, 12:33:00 amChris,Since Nadaze is a new owner perhaps he has not yet discovered "The 30' Lazy Daze Motor Home" in the old Yahoo Groups. There are a ton of photos there that may be of some use to him.I'm not sure how to link him to it but I'd bet you can. Mark, here is the link to the 30' Lazy Daze site. I don't think it's still active but you can try to join if you wish and see what happens. Yahoo! GroupsChris
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #7 – December 21, 2016, 08:21:14 pm Since I've been a member of that 30' site since the beginning (2004) I had ready access to it. I didn't give a thought about someone having to join it. Most of the photos show the '03 model year but toward the end there are some pics that show the 2004 version, in particular the Entertainment Unit and how the TV (20" Sharp Aquos) was mounted. It has a very substantial 'piano' type hinge at the top and two struts on the inside to assist in lifting and holding it in the open position. This is the arrangement that came with my 30'IB.As I said before, I sure hope that any future TV will be able to utilize this mounting system.
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #8 – December 21, 2016, 08:38:31 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - December 21, 2016, 08:21:14 pmMost of the photos show the '03 model year but toward the end there are some pics that show the 2004 version, in particular the Entertainment Unit and how the TV (20" Sharp Aquos) was mounted. It has a very substantial 'piano' type hinge at the top and two struts on the inside to assist in lifting and holding it in the open position. This is the arrangement that came with my 30'IB.As I said before, I sure hope that any future TV will be able to utilize this mounting system.Our 06 came with the Jensen 20" mounted as you describe. A few years ago I replaced it with a 26" Samsung TV. The mounting holes on the TV were spaced differently. I just copied the pattern and applied to the flat plate and drilled new holes. Much to my amazement I actually got it right and the fit was perfect. I suspect if I remove the wood panel wings on either side I could go larger although it can't get too much taller given how it opens. I have considered just removing the two cabinet doors and going with a 65". Gayle keeps holding me back. 1 Likes
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #9 – December 21, 2016, 08:58:02 pm Quote from: Jim & Gayle - December 21, 2016, 08:38:31 pmOur 06 came with the Jensen 20" mounted as you describe. A few years ago I replaced it with a 26" Samsung TV. The mounting holes on the TV were spaced differently. I just copied the pattern and applied to the flat plate and drilled new holes. Much to my amazement I actually got it right and the fit was perfect. I suspect if I remove the wood panel wings on either side I could go larger although it can't get too much taller given how it opens. I have considered just removing the two cabinet doors and going with a 65". Gayle keeps holding me back. That Gayle is such a spoilsport.Chris 1 Likes
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #10 – December 22, 2016, 11:17:40 am This tv wall mounting system looks promising. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5IAJ0vPb4EMark
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #11 – December 22, 2016, 12:54:26 pm Quote from: NADAZE! - December 22, 2016, 11:17:40 amThis tv wall mounting system looks promising. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5IAJ0vPb4EMarkMark, swiveling is ideal, of course, but to have access to the right and left cabinets when the TV is stored, it needs to be rotated perpendicular as you saw in my installation photos. The Omnimount mount I used allowed 180* rotation, but it seems to not be available anymore. A web search should find something that would work. With a swivel mount, you have access to the cabinets by moving the TV right and left.Chris
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #12 – December 23, 2016, 10:06:41 am Quote from: Chris Horst - December 22, 2016, 12:54:26 pmMark, swiveling is ideal, of course, but to have access to the right and left cabinets when the TV is stored, it needs to be rotated perpendicular as you saw in my installation photos. The Omnimount mount I used allowed 180* rotation, but it seems to not be available anymore. A web search should find something that would work. With a swivel mount, you have access to the cabinets by moving the TV right and left.ChrisThanks Chris-I would like to install a large flat panel tv. One that would be cover most of the from of the cabinet space.I don't intend on storing much in these cabinets.
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #13 – December 23, 2016, 02:35:46 pm Quote from: NADAZE! - December 23, 2016, 10:06:41 amThanks Chris-I would like to install a large flat panel tv. One that would be cover most of the from of the cabinet space.I don't intend on storing much in these cabinets.Be sure to post some photos if/when you complete this project.Chris
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #14 – January 17, 2017, 07:45:24 pm Quote from: NADAZE! - December 20, 2016, 05:21:28 pmHi-I'm a new LD owner. My LD is a 2002 30 foot rear queen.Over the cab are storage cabinets and a small tv.I'm looking for ideas for mounting a large flat panel tv in front of the cabinet and still allow access inside the cabinets.Thanks in advance,NADAZELast year while in Yuma, a RV facility installed a heavy-duty articulating arm on a 1x6 cross member. To this he bolted the swing arm and attached a Samsung 46" flat screen. By pulling TV forward, still have access to front cabinet doors/storage. It locks firmly in-place for travel. Love it ••• 1 Likes
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #15 – January 17, 2017, 09:26:05 pm Quote from: J & J Walker - January 17, 2017, 07:45:24 pmLast year while in Yuma, a RV facility installed a heavy-duty articulating arm on a 1x6 cross member. To this he bolted the swing arm and attached a Samsung 46" flat screen. By pulling TV forward, still have access to front cabinet doors/storage. It locks firmly in-place for travel. Love it •••Holy Moly. I have to see a photo of this please.Jim 2 Likes
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #16 – January 18, 2017, 07:19:57 am Quote from: J & J Walker - January 17, 2017, 07:45:24 pmLast year while in Yuma, a RV facility installed a heavy-duty articulating arm on a 1x6 cross member. To this he bolted the swing arm and attached a Samsung 46" flat screen. By pulling TV forward, still have access to front cabinet doors/storage. It locks firmly in-place for travel. Love it •••Wow. Can you share a photo of your mounting system?
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #17 – January 21, 2017, 11:45:20 pm Bought a 2000 RB LD and need to remove the TV and replace. Old one works fine just scary seeing it hanging over and previous owner had a bungee cord across it. Not sure of what to get? Looking at JENSEN from Walmart. Any one have this one? $249 was a good price JENSEN JE1914DVDC 19" LCD LED TV with Build-In DVD Player, High Performance...
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #18 – January 22, 2017, 09:45:06 am I recalled a discussion on the Jensen and other brands so I searched for "TV", and voila, the first result was this one- new TV suggestions?I'm with you, I don't like that bungee. Though it may be just to address a rattle. 1 Likes
Re: Large flat panel tv mounting ideas Reply #19 – January 22, 2017, 12:18:27 pm Thanks Paul, I guess my searching skills need to be upgraded. I searched TV install and came up with this link. LOL