TV Mount setup???

[scottrod]

I just bought a Forest River XLR 29HFS and it currently does not have any TVs. I thought about getting a mount for the living room TV that is the same connector/mount as the outdoor TV mount so if/when I want to move the TV to the outside or back inside it can easily be done.

That mount that is the quick connect for the outdoor TV doesn’t look like it would be stable for holding the TV on the wall inside while towing. Does anyone have a setup like this? Is that mount more secure than I realize? It seems like the TV just rests in the mount and I’m concerned it will fall out when towing over a bump.

[ruddie66]

Need to see a picture of the mount you are referring to.

[Oaklevel]

A picture would be helpful as several TV mount manufacturers are used.

[Oaklevel]

Anything like these???

[Jayhawker]

Think I know what mount you are talking about. We have the Forest River Surveyor with the quick release mounts both inside and out. There is a nylon strap on the bottom of the tv bracket that is spring loaded. Pull down on the strap to release and pull the bottom of the tv toward you and lift up. We have a 40 inch tv and it is very stable. Sorry, don't know how to load pictures or I would post one of the tv mount.

[Nailz]

Make sure you can use the mount outside. When I moved my small bedroom TV to the outside mount it covered up the exterior AC outlet for the TV making it useless. I will have to purchase an extension arm to mount the TV outside.

I have not had any problem with using this style mount although it does look like it could come out if bounced hard enough.

Here is a link for some RV TV mounts.

https://shop.ramco-eng.com/collectio...ick-disconnect


Happy camping,

C

[scottrod]

Originally Posted by Oaklevel

Anything like these???

EXACTLY like those. Two holes that it slides into from the top. Trying to figure out what mount and hardware I need to use the same setup inside.

I have a stud finder so I would assume it’s fairly easy to figure out where to put the screws in the wall inside. Now I’m just trying to figure out what would secure the TV into the mount inside while driving down the road. Just trying to figure out the best hardware to order and some recommendations.

I also want to add a TV to my bedroom and the toy-hauler area but those TVs won’t need to be able to detach like the one in the living room which I will want to be able to use outside...

[scottrod]

Originally Posted by Nailz

Make sure you can use the mount outside. When I moved my small bedroom TV to the outside mount it covered up the exterior AC outlet for the TV making it useless. I will have to purchase an extension arm to mount the TV outside.

I have not had any problem with using this style mount although it does look like it could come out if bounced hard enough.

Here is a link for some RV TV mounts.

https://shop.ramco-eng.com/collectio...ick-disconnect


Happy camping,

C

Thanks for the help. That website gave me a bunch of ideas. I ended up ordering the one with the QD mount but I’m still not clear on how I will keep it from jumping out of that mount over a bump. I’m hoping there is a mechanism that holds it in place that comes with it.

[Oaklevel]

Ours has never tried to "jump" out of the mount it is hard enough getting it to come out on it own when you are trying.

But having said that, for the last 10-15 years we have mounted a strap that has a plastic buckle, around the TV to prevent movement on the road. Do not have a picture, it was given to us by our RV dealer.

[Nailz]

Originally Posted by scottrod

Thanks for the help. That website gave me a bunch of ideas. I ended up ordering the one with the QD mount but I’m still not clear on how I will keep it from jumping out of that mount over a bump. I’m hoping there is a mechanism that holds it in place that comes with it.

Glad to help! I just purchased the 9" extension arm so that I can use the outside mount.

Really have not had an issue with the TV coming out of the mount when traveling and that's even after traveling through Birmingham AL. Although I may add a strap just to be safe.

Happy camping,

C

[madatme]

I'm not sure about the mount either, I have fr 18th and the factory mounts are shaped like a V, the TV slides in slides out, very simple and they are on ebay, so with that said I remove my 43 inch roku, store it on the bed under the covers, no problem