Flat screen mount October 20, 2013, 09:27:13 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12028I'm going to pull the lousy tv out of the overcab cabinet on my Greyhawk 32ss gasser and replace it with something bigger. The current TV is mounted in a cabinet that swings out on a piano hinge. I thought I'd mount a larger TV on an arm attached to the cabinet side that supports the current hinge. The question is finding an arm that is articulated and will lock so the TV doesn't swing when on the road.Any suggestions for a good mount to support a 32" TV?Take care, Greg Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #1 – October 20, 2013, 09:47:57 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12029Check out Mor-Ryde's web site they make numerous RV TV mounts. Not necessarily cheap, but quality.Dave Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #2 – October 20, 2013, 09:52:40 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12030I recommend the MOR/ryde TV1006H Double Arm Swivel TV Wall Mount.I removed the cabinet, added a sliding mount - gray in the picture, with the mating piece on the back of the TV - to easily remove the TV and use it when home.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HRUUSG/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Charles Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #3 – October 20, 2013, 09:54:39 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12031Greg, keep in mind that it was Mor-Ryde that extended the wheelbase and the frame rails of your (and my former) 32SS.Donps. Have you have tried to work behind that set to connect a cable PVR? Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #4 – October 20, 2013, 10:14:52 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12032Where do you keep a dvr or receiver?Connected by Motorola Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #5 – October 20, 2013, 10:18:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12033Is that a good thing or a bad thing? :-)ps. Have you have tried to work behind that set to connect a cable PVR? PVR? I haven't done a thing other than some measurements. I intend to unscrew the whole piano hinge and remove the TV/cabinet together. I can always replace the cables from the DVD/antenna to the TV.Take care,Greg Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #6 – October 20, 2013, 10:35:13 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12034Sits directly below the TV on the cushion - not shown. Was going to make a container of some sort for it (DVD), but found it unnecessary. Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #7 – October 21, 2013, 04:45:39 am Yahoo Message Number: 12035I have mounted several TV's in RV's using a Omni Mount sold at Sam's Club. Just use a strap to hold TV in place. http://www.samsclub.com/sams/omnibasics-full-motion-mount-for-19-42-tvs/prod6710172.ipBestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #8 – October 21, 2013, 09:16:16 am Yahoo Message Number: 12036Early riser Ron wrote:QuoteI have mounted several TV's in RV's using a Omni Mount sold at Sam'sClub. Just use a strap to hold TV in place.Thanks for the link, when I go over to measure things today, I'll see ifthat will work in the spot.Waiting for the furnace repair guy to show up....it seems my wifeprefers the heat to work in the house right now :-)Greg Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #9 – October 21, 2013, 11:53:38 am Yahoo Message Number: 12037Mine has a motorized arm that when I was going to install a larger TV I was simy going to shim out the mount so the TV would all be on the outside of the cabinet.I am still trying to figure out a clean install for the master TV where I tossed out the CRT and put a Hannspree 26 inch in the cabinet. I really don't want to lose a storage space behind the TV Quote Selected
This will be new.... Reply #10 – October 30, 2013, 07:21:15 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12060I'm a die hard converted southerner. I grew up in upstate NY near theCanadian border and spent my misbegotten youth tramping all thruAdirondacks. When the Army drafted me and took me south, I forgot allabout that snow business until they dropped me in Alaska a couple timesback in the 70's. When I retired, I knew I would stay right here inrelatively warm and mild NC.So.....as some of you know, each year we take the motorhome out toDenver and see the grandkids, etc. We do this in May and June...IOW, warm weather.Soooooo, the wife and daughter-in-law put their heads together this weekand decided it would be just peachy if we loaded the motorhome and cameout for Christmas and stayed on into January for the birth of the nextgrandchild.I didn't stand a chance.So, I'm prepping for the winter trip now. I have the temp activatedelectrical adapter to trigger a work light to come on in the dumb valvearea, but never used it. I guess I'll find out if it works.I'm going to order one of those heated drinking water hoses. Anybodyhave a suggestion as to any particular one that's better than the others?I haven't camped in winter in many years so any suggestions youguys/gals can make to improve our luck with this is welcome.Pray for a very mild December/January and good roads thru the mountainsof W Va, etc.Greg Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #11 – October 30, 2013, 08:25:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12062I have the PIRIT hose and it served us well. I also have used a 100 watt bulb in the utility compartment but changed over to these from Wal-Mart. http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;jsessionid=0F9F4144A4B5BF35EA10D2E2C90216EF#ip/Lasko-Products-My-Heat-Personal-Heater/16503222connected to this thermostat Amazon.com: Easy Heat EH-38 Freeze Thermostatically Controlled Valve and...they served us well two years ago when the temps in DEN dropped to 17. As I'm sure you know there cold spells usually don't last long and the daytime temps go up most of the time. We never used the furnace, a couple space heaters served us very well.Just remember to not leave the sewer hose out, just use it when you need to dump.Dave Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #12 – October 30, 2013, 08:35:09 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12063Ah, it is a dump valve not a "dumb valve." On second thought, not much difference. Greg, just in case you don't know, you go SOUTH in the winter. Don Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #13 – October 30, 2013, 08:39:49 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12064Are you back South now? ? ? ?Dave Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #14 – October 30, 2013, 08:48:48 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12065Depart on Saturday. Have to go a little farther first day than we usually go - Cartersville GA.Where be you now - Disney?Don Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #15 – October 30, 2013, 09:07:55 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12066Yep. Till the 12th and then we're back Jan 6th. We'll work on getting together after the 1st of the year.Dave Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #16 – October 30, 2013, 09:12:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12067Don Leslie wrote:QuoteAh, it is a dump valve not a "dumb valve." On second thought, not muchdifference. Must have been a Freudian slip :-)QuoteGreg, just in case you don't know, you go SOUTH in the winter. Darn....now you tell me! Yeah, I'd much rather be going back to Key Westfor Christmas, but it seems SWMBO really really wants to be in Denverthis year, especially since we'll stay for the newest grandchild to beborn a couple weeks later. It better not be late!!!Greg Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #17 – October 30, 2013, 09:19:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12068Dave wrote:QuoteI have the PIRIT hose and it served us well.That's good to know, there was some question in my mind after readingmixed reviews. I went ahead and ordered one anyway just because Ithought it would be an easier solution than doing the heat tape andinsulation routine.Quotebulb in the utility compartment but changed over to these fromWal-Mart.That's a good looking idea, I'll check into that. I've got the 100w bulbsetup and haven't used it.Quoteconnected to this thermostatThat's the thermostat I bought last year after seeing it mentioned onthe list.Quotethey served us well two years ago when the temps in DEN dropped to17.That won't be allowed this year!QuoteAs I'm sure you know there cold spells usually don't last longand the daytime temps go up most of the time.That's one of the things we've noticed about their weather. We talk tothe kids and hear about the cold and snow, then the next day it's gone.Not totally unlike NC sometimes. I'm surprised at the swings they getthere. I'm just hoping the winds are less in winter than they are therein May.Quotefurnace, a couple space heaters served us very well.We're prepared for both scenarios if need be. Kathy also has a heatedmattress pad she keeps on the bed for cold weather use.QuoteJust remember to not leave the sewer hose out, just use it when youneed to dump.The way Kathy goes thru water, that's every day on the gray tank Hadn't really given the sewer hose any thought.......Greg Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #18 – October 30, 2013, 09:32:52 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12069Oh, that reminds me of winterizing. What a PITA. Taking it to Florida made a lot more sense.I had asked earlier about putting the antifreeze in the fresh water tank. Well, when I gave my son a hand with his (blew out first and then filled the lines) we got out his manual (rare for me) and low and behold Forest River said dump antifreeze into the tank and pump it into the lines.Good luck in Denver.Don Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #19 – October 30, 2013, 10:16:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12070Don Leslie wrote:QuoteOh, that reminds me of winterizing. What a PITA. Taking it toFlorida made a lot more sense.Can't argue with that. I hope I can make it until mid December withouthaving to winterize before we leave.Quotewe got out his manual (rare for me) and lowand behold Forest River said dump antifreeze into the tank and pumpit into the lines.How about that :-) I always did it that way when I kept a trailer set updown at the beach. I think I was one of the few who winterized betweentrips in the winter. It only took a minute to pull it thru the lines andgo home without worrying about it. A few seconds of flushing when wecame back cleared it out. Rinse....repeat. I never had a broken linewith either trailer, but I did get to see some guys replacing lines inthe spring who laughed at me in the winter for doing it.QuoteGood luck in Denver.Thanks, it should be "interesting". I ordered new tires today so that'sthe big expense. I'm also having a lot of work done as far as all fluidsbeing changed, etc. I was putting it all off while I waited to see if wewould be trading first, but it looks like we'll keep the Kodiak for theforeseeable future. Especially after dropping a few thousand on it.Greg Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #20 – October 30, 2013, 10:29:42 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12071Wouldn't it be nice to have 4WD and snow tires on for the trip.Pity the 4WD or AWD would hammer the MPG pretty hard. And of course raise the price a bundle.Don Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #21 – October 30, 2013, 10:44:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12072Greg. Will send you a write up under a separate cover to the spare the group the repeat.Short list -1) Just disconnect as you would at home.2) EZ Heat with an appliance bulb3) Roof Vent Pillows4) Turn air conditioner on Recirc before you shut off the engine (closes the vents)5) Seal the cab with a comforter to lock in the heat.6) Lasko is your friend.More hints http://www.ehow.com/how_2097799_cold-weather-camp-rv.htmlKevin Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #22 – October 31, 2013, 08:56:04 am Yahoo Message Number: 12073Kevin (Real) McCoy wrote:QuoteWill send you a write up under a separate cover to the spare thegroup the repeat.Got it, thanks.Quote1) Just disconnect as you would at home.I'm going to try the Pirit heated hose and see how it goes.Quote2) EZ Heat with an appliance bulbGot that.Quote3) Roof Vent PillowsGot them too.Quote4) Turn air conditioner on Recirc before you shut off the engine (closesthe vents)Yup, that's on our standard list of things to do even here in the south.In the summer it keeps the A/C from pulling hot air thru.Quote5) Seal the cab with a comforter to lock in the heat.We do that in cold weather, it's amazing how much difference it canmake. We also do it in very hot weather. Drop the bed down over the caband hang a blanket to seal it off keeps hot and cold from coming back tothe coach.Quote6) Lasko is your friend.We have two of them now too :-)I guess the sewer hose is the only thing left to deal with.Greg Quote Selected
Re: Flat screen mount Reply #23 – October 31, 2013, 12:10:16 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12076Hey Kevin, could you send me the write up on the TV arm as well..I have a 06 gulfstream conquest with the TV cabinet up by the overhead bed.I've already gotten the TV out, but I want to add a arm and a bigger TV as well.ThanksBruce Quote Selected
Re: This will be new.... Reply #24 – October 31, 2013, 04:37:00 pm Yahoo Message Number: 12080Sorry to butt in, but we just bought a Seneca and are planning on using it some this winter to attend snowmobile races. I'm paying close attention to all the recommendations for cold weather camping.My specific question is, does any cold air get in through the rooftop AC units? Is there a way to close them off? We have the covers for the units, if we put them on when we get to our destination, would this help?It is likely that the temps will be anywhere from -10*F to +20*F during the nights.Thanks in advance for your help. I'm new to your group, but am enjoying all the emails.Shawn--Shawn ColbyAltitude GunWorksShop: (970)337-6241Cell: (970)471-8020http://AltitudeGunWorks.comshawn@... Quote Selected