How to access HDMI input

[Evan]

I'm renting a 2011 Prime Time Tracer 3150BH and want to connect an HDMI device to the TV. I'm an RV newbie, but it appears that the TV probably lifts off but I can't get it to budge.

Am I correct to assume the TV lifts off? Any tricks to it?

[ejohnson1144]

There may be an HDMI port outlet in the cabinet next to radio

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[uhduh camping]

It most likely swings out and pivots. It is in a locked position now. Use a phone camera to see how its locked in. Some have a release others like mine you (different model RV) you just pull hard on tv.

[Thurman]

That appears to be the type of entertainment cabinet where the TV swivels 180 degrees to allow viewing from the bedroom. My experience with these it that you would have to remove a panel on the back of the cabinet, directly behind the TV, to access the screws that hold the TV in position. That is what I had to do to my TV to access the HDMI input port.

[uhduh camping]

Originally Posted by Thurman

That appears to be the type of entertainment cabinet where the TV swivels 180 degrees to allow viewing from the bedroom. My experience with these it that you would have to remove a panel on the back of the cabinet, directly behind the TV, to access the screws that hold the TV in position. That is what I had to do to my TV to access the HDMI input port.

Good point did not notice that.

[formerFR]

actually, that looks like one of the tvs that 'swivels' to both the Living Room, and the Bedroom behind it... (?)


Thurman said it right.... remove the back.... well, at least if your rental agreement allow it : )

[Jeff6146]

if your renting it I would not do anything unless you ask first. stick that phone up in there and take a video or pictures and you’ll know. it will be obvious how it unlocks. or, or, ask the guy/gal you rented it from.

[dwrichards]

A number of RV rentals use locking bolts so that the tv doesn't get left in the out position or stolen.

[Evan]

Thanks for all the quick replies. I removed the mirror on the back, but that only revealed another board where I could see 6 screws coming through from the tv mount. On the outside of the trailer I found one of the common v-shaped lift-off mount plates, so after failing to get a good look with my cell phone camera, I used a borescope to thoroughly examine the back of the tv for anything that would keep it locked in place. I could find anything, so I went back to lifting and wiggling until it finally came off. I'm guessing that it hasn't been moved in a long time and just settled real tightly into that mount.

After getting it freed, it now lifts off pretty easily.

It sure would have been nice if they just put an HDMI port in the upper cabinet as ejohnson1144 mentioned. If this were my trailer, I'd run hdmi extension cables to an accessible location so that nobody has to lift the tv just to plug in a device.