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#1 Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 05:07 |
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We would like to mount a swivel arm bracket to hold a 26" flat panel TV to the wall above the TV shelf in our new 27.5L AF. Can this be secured to the alluminum frame? How may it be secured during travel? We're very new to this! Help us please! Danna and Tom 
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tootone
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#2 Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 06:46 |
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Welcome, I have done the same installation in a AF 26X TT. I mounted the bracket on an inside wall using 3/4" oak doublers on both sides. The back side is inside the closet and is visable with the closet door open, so I rounded all corners, sanded, stained both pieces to match the interior woodwork, and attached with stainles steel bolts. Be carfull to mount the arm plumb. To secure the TV for travel, I used the plastic TV anchors from Camping World; its a black plastic cam-lock with sticky-back tape and 4 screw holes. It took 2 sets, 1 in each corner and 1 on the wall. They use a small vinyl band that the cam-locks grip. We have used this set up for over a year with no problems. I have posted pictures of the install on this forum, if you can't find them, PM me and I will send them to you. Good luck and happy camping. tootone
PS, we will be at the ralley in LaGrande and will be happy to show you.
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ArcticFox275L
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#3 Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 09:17 |
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Hello and welcome!
I want to to the same in my AF. Unfortunately the AF 27.5L has the refrigerator beside the entertainment centre not like the 26X TT which has a closet beside it. There is no way of supporting a wall TV bracket on that wall, unless you build a new wall against the refrigerator wall. When I talked to Northwood staff about finding an aluminum stud in the trailer wall structure and to attach the wall bracket there, they advised against it. I am now looking for a table mount bracket. Something like this http://www.ergoindemand.com/monitor-desk-mount-lcd.htm
If necessary I could screw a support from underneath through the opening for the VCR. I haven't found a suitable bracket yet. Still searching. If you are interested I'll keep you informed.
Horst
Last edited on Thu May 14th, 2009 09:26 by ArcticFox275L
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#4 Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 14:48 |
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I did this on my 27-5L about 6 months ago, after seeing a post of it done. Sorry don't have pictures, and maybe the prior poster will see your request and reply, or you may be able to search prior posting but in the meantime I can give you a description of what needs to be done.
1st you need to cut about a 12"high X 14" long hole in the panel above all the outlets. Then you need to insert some 2X4's inside the space between the panel and the refrigerator glueing them making a square frame. Glue on the panel against the rigs inside wall and existing cabinet frame , and add a horizontal piece top and bottom to complete the frame for additional support. Then get a 12" X 22" X 1" thick piece of oak or similar wood, stain to color as your existing panel and screw to the support pieces. Then add the adjustable arm, fasten TV. I added 2 eyelets for a bungie cord to hold TV while traveling and your done.
This sounds more complicated than it is. Hope this helps. I will be at the June rally if you are going and can show you.
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#5 Posted: Thu May 14th, 2009 17:42 |
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I printed a copy of the post of someone else who did that. Unfortunately I didn't save who it was and I have searched using some of the unusual words in that post and nothing comes up. Therefore I scanned what I printed -- not sure how readable it will be. If you can't read it or need larger pictures let me know (or hopefully the original poster will see this and take the credit deserved).
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ArcticFox275L
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#6 Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 03:16 |
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I remember that I saw the picture Nash5r posted, can't remember who posted it originally. rchessen's description still makes it a tempting solution.
What kept me back considering this solution was the location of the slide out switch and the thermostat. The thermostat is above the slide out switch, like it is shown on the picture, however, the top of the thermostat is 16" above the top of the entertainment centre. That would place the bracket with the adjustable arm about 22" above the top of the entertainment centre. I was not sure if that was not too high and would need a swivel arm that also swivels down. I definitely didn't want to relocate the Slide switch or the thermostat.
What do you think?
Horst
Last edited on Fri May 15th, 2009 03:20 by ArcticFox275L
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#7 Posted: Fri May 15th, 2009 14:15 |
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AF275L,
I guess I am lucky as the thermostat on my rig is on a different wall, and the TV does not hinder the accessibility to the slide out switch. That said I only put in a 22" TV, as not to overhang the 24" panel. I would have preferred a 24-26". The viewing angle is no different that of one that sits on the shelf.
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#8 Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 02:12 |
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Hi! That is my mount for the TV. I did have to move the thermostat but I was going to put in a new one anyway so it didn't make much difference. If I had mounted it up just a little more I wouldn't have had to move it though.
I changed the TV to a 22" Sony Bravia last weekend and it just did fit back against the wall. Maybe 3/8" clearance under the TV. Now I wish I had just mounted the backing a bit higher. A perfect setup for my wife and I. Good picture and finally able to get a little more volume out of the TV.
Dan
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#9 Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 02:41 |
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Dan -- glad you finally showed up for the appropriate credit -- I couldn't remember who posted the pictures originally! I ran into Danna & Tom (who started this thread) at South Beach State Park last week. Didn't know who they were until we started talking and the topic of mounting TVs came up. They haven't done anything about mounting their TV yet and are working their way from Bandon or Brookings towards the rally in La Grande where they are hoping for more ideas.
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#10 Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 02:21 |
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It is only an idea and can be modified to fit most any TV. The main thing is getting some bracing in back and not cutting any wires. I got lucky mounting the new TV that it fit with no further modifications.
Dan
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#11 Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 23:12 |
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| I mounted my Visio 21" above the kitchen sink. My cabinet door open upward so I put a latch to hold it up. The tv is mounted to the cabinet floor with heavy duty Velcro and it does not move at all. Works well as the wife is not very tall so working in the kitchen area does not create any problems and it does not take up any counter space. All the video connections are there along with power.
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#12 Posted: Fri Jun 19th, 2009 02:33 |
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silveradomike wrote: ...My cabinet door open upward so I put a latch to hold it up. ...
I think you need to contact Northwood and request a 50 cents refund. On both my 2000 Nash 23-5A and my 2005 Fox 27-5L that upward opening cabinet drawer in the corner of the kitchen came with a latch already installed in the ceiling. 
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silveradomike
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#13 Posted: Fri Jun 19th, 2009 13:58 |
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| I just recently installed a small gas strut to keep the door up. This works the best as it is much easier for my wife to open and close it. I also have my dish receiver in the cabinet to the left of which I replaced that door with one with a glass insert. This allows the receiver remote to work with the door closed.
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DaveLingwood
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#14 Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 08:43 |
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If a swivel mount isn't important, or the cost of commercial mounts raises your BP to levels that would stun your cardiologist, you could try the mount I used for a 36 inch flat panel in our home's living room:
All it is is a piece of 3/4 inch plywood somewhat smaller than the TV, cut into three pieces. The center piece is keystone shaped and is attached to the mounting holes of the TV. the outer two pieces are attached to the wall directly, or to a piece of 1/4 inch ply to simplify installation. The two cuts that make the center keystone are also cut on a bevel so (viewed from the front) the bevel flares outward toward the back. As I recall, the bevel I used was about 15 degrees or so. As you drop the TV and keystone down into the other two pieces, the flare forces the TV against the 1/4 ply or wall, locking the TV into place thru simple force of gravity. There's enough friction that even bouncing in the RV wouldn't pop the TV up and out -- or, if you're on really bad roads, you can simply lift TV up, detach cables, and put it snuggly into the center of the bed for the trip.
You do need enough top clearance to lift TV and keystone up enough to come free of the outer pieces, however. Also, make sure the ply pieces don't block vent holes on back of TV. Finally, you need to add an outlet box behind the assembly and above or below the mount, out of view, but with enough slack to permit TV to be put in and out after you've connected the cables.
Given that the outer two pieces of ply can be almost as big as the TV if necessary, the whole assembly gives you a lot of latitude to find house studs, or otherwise distribute the weight thru whatever mounting screws, mastic, etc. you decide to use to hold it to the wall.
Hope this gives someone an idea for a no-cost mount. I know it made both my cardiologist and my wallet happy.
Dave
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