2016 Cherokee 274DBH

[dmacalli]

Hey everyone, new to this forum!

We recently purchased a new 2016 Cherokee 274DBH and I just have a few questions...

1. TV in the bedroom. For those that have installed it, on the wall between the 2 doors or from the ceiling? Preference and why...

2. Will a 42 inch TV fit in the living area while using the factory TV bracket that came with the trailer?

3. Has anyone installed any sort of shelf in the bedroom to hold a small DVD player? If so, where?

4. Will a standard stud finder work in this trailer to find appropriate spots to secure items on the walls?

Thanks everyone, appreciate it!

[Shagginwaggin0389]

HI we also have a 2016 274dbh. We installed the tv on the wall between the doors. We solved the problem with the dvd player by purchasing a tv with a built in dvd player couldn't find a way around that one.

[dmacalli]

Thank you Shag... we were also considering the TV/DVD combo. Appreciate the info.

[Shagginwaggin0389]

P.S. the reason we installed the tv between the doors is because that mounting block felt more secure than the ceiling one.

[Knightrider]

I made a 1 1/2 inch spacer to mount the tv bracket to. That allowed the doors to still function w/o hitting the tv. (I have a 2yo that is fascinated by them). I did have to change out the straps that hold the doors open as they were about 1/2 inch short due to the spacer. I just used some leather straps and bought a snap kit from lowes. Here are some pics.

Also glued a piece of thin rubber to the sides to cushion the door.


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[dmacalli]

Super, thanks! I was considering using a mount in the link (not sure if the link worked) below to squeeze in between the 2 doors, only 1.5" base and there is approx 2" of clearance without impacting the doors in anyway.

http://www.amazon.ca/NBL100-M-Ultra-...RPN2TEX92FR9HE

[Steelframer]

Nice mods Knightrider. I don't have pics of mine yet but I put in a tub surround in the shower and put up a tin backsplash in the galley.


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[doc73]

Originally Posted by dmacalli

Hey everyone, new to this forum!

We recently purchased a new 2016 Cherokee 274DBH and I just have a few questions...

1. TV in the bedroom. For those that have installed it, on the wall between the 2 doors or from the ceiling? Preference and why...

2. Will a 42 inch TV fit in the living area while using the factory TV bracket that came with the trailer?

3. Has anyone installed any sort of shelf in the bedroom to hold a small DVD player? If so, where?

4. Will a standard stud finder work in this trailer to find appropriate spots to secure items on the walls?

Thanks everyone, appreciate it!

Congrats...
I do not have doors, have a curtain so can not help there. I do just switch the between the door where needed.

I do not think a 42" will fit, I asked this some time ago and most said a 32" might or might not depending on the side of the stuff around the TV.

I used museum putty to hold the Dish box and Bluray on the shelf that is there. I have yet to have it move even under way.

I have no idea about a stud finder... They never stop going off when I am around.. JUST KIDDING! I actually have no idea, never tried. We use a lot of command strips for things. They work well as coat hooks or for hanging pictures.

[dmacalli]

Originally Posted by doc73

Congrats...
I do not have doors, have a curtain so can not help there. I do just switch the between the door where needed.

I do not think a 42" will fit, I asked this some time ago and most said a 32" might or might not depending on the side of the stuff around the TV.

I used museum putty to hold the Dish box and Bluray on the shelf that is there. I have yet to have it move even under way.

I have no idea about a stud finder... They never stop going off when I am around.. JUST KIDDING! I actually have no idea, never tried. We use a lot of command strips for things. They work well as coat hooks or for hanging pictures.

Fourth one first - Ha! That was a good one, didn't expect that. Thanks for the info regarding the strips though. I need to install a toilet paper holder, so screws are required.

Based on the dimensions and the fact that I want to be able to take the TV from the living room to the outside and back and forth while using the brackets that came with the trailer, I think I will be going with the 32". Can you see it ok from the bunks in the back of the trailer?

I wound up buying a TV/DVD combo for the bedroom, so shelf problem solved.

Really appreciate the info, thanks again.

[doc73]

I have yet to get a larger TV. We have a 17" or so. It is small and we do not view it from the bunks, just the couch or dinnette for that that size is good but the 32 would be much better and. Will be an upgrade for us..

I misread your need for the shelf in the BEDROOM I thought living area. We use the same TV for both, just move. I run the wires through the hole from the living area.

I think, cannot honestly remember, we out the tp holder on the cabinet but we have just used command strips in other trailers or two sided tape.

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[Knightrider]

I have a 32 inch in mine. It's definitely easy to see from the bunks. We also mount it outside occasionally. It can be a p.i.t.a to get lined up on the brackets at first but gets easier the more you do it.


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[Michael4017]

I have a 32" tv in the main area. I purchased an articulating mount on Amazon and mounted that to the faux rock. Then secured the v mount that was on the wall to the mount and then attached the tv with the other half of the v mount. Works great and I can take the tv outside to use in that mount.

In the bedroom, I put a small piece of wood lumber as a spacer in the bedroom area to fit between the doors. I used 3" lag screws to secure to wall and then used 2 1/2 in screws to attach the mount to the spacer/wall. This allows the doors to fully close and I didn't have to change the straps out. The ceiling area was flimsy and I don't like the idea of holes in the ceiling. This mount is just a tilting one. I posted a picture of the tv mounted in another posting.

I'm planning a tp holder by using some plywood on the inside of the side of cabinet and the mounting the holder. Sounds like that would work rather than the wall.



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[dmacalli]

Originally Posted by Michael4017

I have a 32" tv in the main area. I purchased an articulating mount on Amazon and mounted that to the faux rock. Then secured the v mount that was on the wall to the mount and then attached the tv with the other half of the v mount. Works great and I can take the tv outside to use in that mount.

In the bedroom, I put a small piece of wood lumber as a spacer in the bedroom area to fit between the doors. I used 3" lag screws to secure to wall and then used 2 1/2 in screws to attach the mount to the spacer/wall. This allows the doors to fully close and I didn't have to change the straps out. The ceiling area was flimsy and I don't like the idea of holes in the ceiling. This mount is just a tilting one. I posted a picture of the tv mounted in another posting.

I'm planning a tp holder by using some plywood on the inside of the side of cabinet and the mounting the holder. Sounds like that would work rather than the wall.



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Super information Michael, thank you for sharing.

I was wondering about attaching the V bracket that came with the trailer on to a purchased mount and the stability of the TV when mounted inside as it is no longer right against the wall.... Sounds like it is secure.

Thanks again...

[Xrrider]

We just installed a 32 inch tv in the living area and it is perfect size. I used the V mount that came with the trailer , just be sure you get a TV with 4 x 4 mounting holes on the back .

[Xrrider]

]When we purchase our 274dbh, I notice that all the woodwork inside had a rough ,unsanded feel to it. It was like they sprayed sealer on it with no lacquer. It would also leave white marks every where it was scuffed. To smooth it out and brighten the woodwork I rubbed all the wood down with 4 oooo steel wool, wiped dust off and put coat of Old English furniture polish on it. Now we have a nice smooth surface without all the scuff marks. Be sure to wipe lightly with steel wool or you'll take the color off.
It just took one or two swipes to get it smooth. Used Old English with protective shield formula.

[dmacalli]

Thanks for all the advise everyone. Finished installing the TV's. 42" in the living room and 24" TV/DVD combo in the bedroom.

[Michael4017]

Originally Posted by dmacalli

Thanks for all the advise everyone. Finished installing the TV's. 42" in the living room and 24" TV/DVD combo in the bedroom.

Looks like a great job with the mounts!


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[JSB]

Anybody know the screw size that mounts the bracket to the back of the tv?

[Knightrider]

I would think that it depends on the individual brand of television. Mine was either a 3 or 4 mm thread. Can't remember off the top of my head exactly which one it was. I used socket head cap screws for a clean fit but button head screws should also work.


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[dmacalli]

Originally Posted by Knightrider

I would think that it depends on the individual brand of television. Mine was either a 3 or 4 mm thread. Can't remember off the top of my head exactly which one it was. I used socket head cap screws for a clean fit but button head screws should also work.


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Yup, the TV bedroom were 4mm and the living room TV were 6mm.