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Dick Simonis:
I appreciate the input and yes, my option 2 is high on the list.  

The change I did on our 2000 PT really worked well also so I'm not eliminating that as a possibility.  Being able to pull the TV our and position it for optimum viewing was very nice and the change was quite inexpensive but is limited to a 32" TV.  However, since the TV actually ended up positioned over the back of the drivers seat while in use moved it close to the viewers eyeballs.

Meanwhile I'll speak with both Sizemore and BCS about the possible cabinet changes, cost and timing, when we next visit in June.  Since we may put in MCD windshield shades it might be worthwhile to do the whole thing at one time.

Jerry McCarty:
I removed the old CRT type TV that was above the driver's seat on our 2002 Beaver Contessa, moved the bottom of the cabinet up and made a new swing up door.  Ran the coax cable over to the wall behind the small cabinet that is located behind the passenger seat and we use a free standing flat panel TV.  We're using a 32 inch LCD but could go larger if we wanted.  Everyone on the sofa, lounge chair, and dinning table can see the TV.  Since it is free standing there is no special wiring needed and the small cabinet has a pull out tray that holds DVD/Blue Ray players when we need one.  While traveling, the TV sits on the floor next to the wall and the lounge chair and ottoman goes up next to it for security.  I've had some people ask about it bouncing around while traveling.  It doesn't move.  And if I hit something that creates enough force to move the TV, then the TV will be the least of my worries.  We do the same in the bedroom and it works great.  If you need more details let me know.

Dick Simonis:

    I have been perusing the 40" conversion but the chap here in Tucson that has done quite a few prefers to recess the TV towards the windshield rather than have the face flush with the cabinet front.  His logic is that it makes for better access into the coach but I'm not totally convinced and wanted to see more conversions before making that decision.

Dick

Gerald Farris:
Dick,

If you look at the pictures of the 40 inch TV in my coach in "Redecorating and Updating your Motorhome", you will see that the top of my TV is flush with the cabinets and it is angled to make for easier access to the front door while providing a very desirable 90 degree viewing angle as well. 

Gerald

Dick Simonis:
Thank Gerald.  The TV I'm looking at will be 36.7 W X 22.7 H including the frame so it would be a bit shorter than yours and the TV is only 2.6" thick.  It would be mounted at a 10 degree angle but I'm not sure of the offset from center-line.

I'm just not convinced that recessing the TV towards the windshield is completely necessary which is why I'm digging around for more information.  If you were to do it over, would you recess the TV???  If so, how much??

At the same time I will have him install a full length MCD shade with runners down the pillars so if follows the windshield line.  Still up in the air is removing the power curtain and installing manual MCD shades on the drivers window and on the door.

If seems to make sense to do all this at one time since the cabinets will be our anyway.

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