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TV upgrade
Bill Jourdain:
Paul -
In our 2002 Monterey we replaced the original TV with a 26 inch TV we found at Target on a close out sale. We purchased the articulating arm bracket at Wal Mart. I think a 32 inch TV would have also worked, but we are fine with what we have and the price was right. I posted pictures of our TV project here: http://forum.bacrallies.com/m-1344801373/s-2/#num2
I'm pretty sure the front TV box in our 2002 is similar to the one in your coach. I don't recall the model of the arm, but Wal Mart still carries them. The beauty of the way we mounted the 26 inch TV is that it sits on the ledge of the trim for support while we travel. I also added a Velcro strap and brass brackets to hold the TV securely while we are traveling.
The articulating arm provides great viewing angles from the sofa and recliner.
Bill
Paul Bowers:
Bill,
Thanks for the info. Yes, it does look like we have the same cabinet set-up. I like the way you mounted the bracket. Keeps from running screws through the original woodwork. I am headed to Best Buy and Wal-Mart...again:))
Thanks again...and 73's from K4KRQ.
Bill Jourdain:
Paul - these projects always sound easier than they turn out to be! ;D.
My wife and I made several trips to various stores looking at TVs and mounting options before settling on what we got. We really just got lucky with the TV. We were in Orlando on vacation and ended up at Target one evening and spied the TV on close out and the right size. Our goal was to use the ledge on the trim piece for support and cover the hole, and it worked out - but only after an entire weekend of trial and error!
Good luck with your project. It's good to see another ham on the list here.
73,
Bill
Dick Simonis:
--- Quote from: Paul Bowers ---Bill,
Thanks for the info. Yes, it does look like we have the same cabinet set-up. I like the way you mounted the bracket. Keeps from running screws through the original woodwork. I am headed to Best Buy and Wal-Mart...again:))
Thanks again...and 73's from K4KRQ.
--- End quote ---
Paul, for what's it's worth, I have a new swing arm arriving today..having just sent one back...that has a 20" extension which should allow the TV to swing a bit further towards the coach centerline.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WYVBR0/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
The new 32" TV arrived Monday, so I should have it installed this weekend and the first surprise was that the mounting holes were larger than the swing arm plate, so I had to order adapters which should also be here today.
The 32" will be a tight squeeze but my fingers are crossed.
Keith Oliver:
Paul
I originally used a smaller TV on the swing arm, but had this 27" Toshiba so thought I would try it. I think in order to avoid a lot of work getting the base of the swing arm securely mounted at the right height, without destroying a lot of the original woodwork, this is the largest TV I would try. It is certainly big enough,with the short viewing distance.
The lag bolts are a very solid way to mount the arm, and in the location I chose, they get the benefit of the TV cabinet side and the side of the next cabinet for a very solid mounting. Far more solid and sure than fitting in a new piece of wood in the middle of the big TV box. Plus it leaves all that room for other stuff.
The arm came from Costco in Palm Springs, and I didn't keep the box. They had 2 sizes, this one for up to 40" and a bigger one. You need to check the spacing and bolt diameter on your TV, as that changes depending on size and weight.
Keith
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