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General Boards => Redecorating and Updating your Motorhome => Topic started by: Steve Huber Co-Admin on June 10, 2017, 11:00:51 PM
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Converting to an all electric coach with 4 house batteries (will go to 6 shortly) drives one to try and reduce power consumption where possible. Since DW likes to watch TV at night, and sometime leaves it on all night, I checked the power draw of the original Sony and found it at 110 watts, even though it was an LCD flat panel, but circa 2005-07. In looking at the bedroom layout and available screen sizes I decided that installing one if the existing space was best. I found a Visio 28” unit that fit perfectly width–wise in the existing frame and only drew 23 watts. I had to completely disassemble the frame to remove the front wood facia as it was made for the original 23” screen. This was a fun job as the frame was glued together, but a bit of filler and stain works wonders. While I was at it I created some shelving for DW. Overall, came out nicely.
Steve
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Looks very much like the modification RV Outfitters did for us last year, only Bill Sizemore put in a 32" LG. Our first time watching it in bed we realized 32" was a bit large. He also put in the handy shelf and swing aside TV framing, providing a surprisingly large new storage spot. Greg Fulton's woodwork was great also. 28" is probably about right.
Joel
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Steve - nice job! Since we also dry camp a lot, I guess I need to check the power consumption on our BR TV but we never leave it on all night. :>)
Bart from VA
03 Monterey
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Beautiful job Steve! That is on our list of things we would love to do. I love the swing-away frame!
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Steve,
Nice work Steve. I can appreciate all the effort it takes to blend in the new woodwork with the old and at the same time improve the current design....we suffer for our woodwork :-)
Later Ed