| Mounting a TV [message #350021] |
Sun, 10 November 2019 20:29  |
Gino and Rose
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Hi all,
Newbies here. Recently purchased our coach and making a few small improvements. We want to put a TV mount on the wall between the two windows above the sink/sofa in our 76 Birchaven. How wide and how thick is the aluminum frame channel? Thanks in advance for your help.
Gino and Rose Sanfilippo
Spanaway, Wa
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mounting a TV [message #350083 is a reply to message #350022] |
Wed, 13 November 2019 10:20  |
Will Albers
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Jim's suggestion is a good one.
The bunk beds are mounted in a similar way and an excellent example of some
of the challenges you may find with securing to that frame. Keep your
screws less than an inch and I doubt you will have any issue with depth,
but the aluminum is relatively thin. Personally, i would use a nutsert, or
large door trim clip (
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/jade-range-3457200000-clip/HP3457200000.html)
vs drill/screw directly. The tension and bounce may lead to fatigue on the
holes, and eventual loosening of the mounts.
One last point - I'm not sure if you plan on an arm type mount. We found
traditional TV mounts to bounce way more than we liked while in motion.
They were never designed for a jostling vehicle. It was annoying to watch
while driving. I eventually came up with a small ratchet strap solution
that holds it in place (while driving). You may wish to consider the same.
-Will
On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 10:38 PM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> You can lift the panel around the windows so you can see exactly where to
> screw-in
>
> On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM Gino and Rose Sanfilippo via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>> Newbies here. Recently purchased our coach and making a few small
>> improvements. We want to put a TV mount on the wall between the two
> windows
>> above the sink/sofa in our 76 Birchaven. How wide and how thick is the
>> aluminum frame channel? Thanks in advance for your help.
>>
>> Gino and Rose Sanfilippo
>> Spanaway, Wa
>>
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> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mounting a TV [message #350084 is a reply to message #350022] |
Wed, 13 November 2019 10:22 |
Will Albers
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I typed " It was annoying to watch while driving."
I'd like to clarify... "It is annoying for the viewing PASSENGERS"
=)
On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 11:20 AM Will wrote:
> Jim's suggestion is a good one.
>
> The bunk beds are mounted in a similar way and an excellent example of
> some of the challenges you may find with securing to that frame. Keep your
> screws less than an inch and I doubt you will have any issue with depth,
> but the aluminum is relatively thin. Personally, i would use a nutsert, or
> large door trim clip (
> https://www.webstaurantstore.com/jade-range-3457200000-clip/HP3457200000.html)
> vs drill/screw directly. The tension and bounce may lead to fatigue on the
> holes, and eventual loosening of the mounts.
>
> One last point - I'm not sure if you plan on an arm type mount. We found
> traditional TV mounts to bounce way more than we liked while in motion.
> They were never designed for a jostling vehicle. It was annoying to watch
> while driving. I eventually came up with a small ratchet strap solution
> that holds it in place (while driving). You may wish to consider the same.
>
> -Will
>
> On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 10:38 PM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> You can lift the panel around the windows so you can see exactly where to
>> screw-in
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM Gino and Rose Sanfilippo via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> Newbies here. Recently purchased our coach and making a few small
>>> improvements. We want to put a TV mount on the wall between the two
>> windows
>>> above the sink/sofa in our 76 Birchaven. How wide and how thick is the
>>> aluminum frame channel? Thanks in advance for your help.
>>>
>>> Gino and Rose Sanfilippo
>>> Spanaway, Wa
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmcrvparts.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mounting a TV [message #350097 is a reply to message #350083] |
Wed, 13 November 2019 16:50 |
sgltrac
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Place a segment of rubber hose around the drill bit to prevent over
drilling once you have penetrated the first wall of aluminum.
Sully
Bellevue wa
On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 8:21 AM Will via Gmclist
wrote:
> Jim's suggestion is a good one.
>
> The bunk beds are mounted in a similar way and an excellent example of some
> of the challenges you may find with securing to that frame. Keep your
> screws less than an inch and I doubt you will have any issue with depth,
> but the aluminum is relatively thin. Personally, i would use a nutsert, or
> large door trim clip (
>
> https://www.webstaurantstore.com/jade-range-3457200000-clip/HP3457200000.html
> )
> vs drill/screw directly. The tension and bounce may lead to fatigue on the
> holes, and eventual loosening of the mounts.
>
> One last point - I'm not sure if you plan on an arm type mount. We found
> traditional TV mounts to bounce way more than we liked while in motion.
> They were never designed for a jostling vehicle. It was annoying to watch
> while driving. I eventually came up with a small ratchet strap solution
> that holds it in place (while driving). You may wish to consider the same.
>
> -Will
>
> On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 10:38 PM Jim Kanomata via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> You can lift the panel around the windows so you can see exactly where to
>> screw-in
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM Gino and Rose Sanfilippo via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> Newbies here. Recently purchased our coach and making a few small
>>> improvements. We want to put a TV mount on the wall between the two
>> windows
>>> above the sink/sofa in our 76 Birchaven. How wide and how thick is the
>>> aluminum frame channel? Thanks in advance for your help.
>>>
>>> Gino and Rose Sanfilippo
>>> Spanaway, Wa
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmcrvparts.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
>> _______________________________________________
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