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Where to put a television [message #64423] Mon, 16 November 2009 01:13 Go to next message
ljdavick is currently offline  ljdavick   United States
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I've seen some very good pictures on the photosite with televisions mounted in the vacuum / pantry cupboard, over the dinette, and one that swings down from the ceiling! I'm half tempted to mount mine on the inside of the closet door, or hang it on the outside of the bathroom door.

I just picked up WalMart's cheapest only to find it doa. It goes back tomorrow.

We have no TV in the coach right now (I like it this way) but the CEO says we've got to be entertained. Like I'm not amusing enough, or something...

They just keep getting cheaper all the time so why not?


Larry Davick
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1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
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Re: Where to put a television [message #64440 is a reply to message #64423] Mon, 16 November 2009 07:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Larry, you did buy an HD tv right?! They too have come down in price and everythings being broadcast in digital pretty much anyway, and there are more channels. And no converter necessary.

Word of caution though. The 22" hd tv I picked up cheap from BestBuy as an open box special, turned out not to be compatible with my Sony PS3 for some reason . . . I wanted to use that on my last trip for the blu ray disc as a dvd player, had to settle for my old sony dvd.


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Re: Where to put a television [message #64447 is a reply to message #64423] Mon, 16 November 2009 08:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I bought a Vizio from Walmart last summer to use in the coach. Nice set, with one major drawback. Keep in mind when you are traveling, you must do a rescan with the new HD digitals in order to find the local stations at your nightly location. We did not find out till we got it home that the Vizio took almost 8 minutes to do a channel scan...a *ROYAL PIA*!! Ended up putting it in our home bedroom where we only had to scan once. We then bought the Best Buy home brand called "Dynex". But before we walked out of the store with it, I insisted on using the remote control with the floor model to test the scan time. The Dynex brand 19" scanned in a little more than a minute.

So...test the scan time *before* you take it home.

just my off the cuff observation....


Larry Smile
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Menomonie, WI.
Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64451 is a reply to message #64440] Mon, 16 November 2009 09:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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With an imagination and plumbing skills like that, you could have
moved the bathroom anywhere you wanted. Since the buyer for our coach
fell through this past weekend, we have decided to go ahead and gut
the coach and remodel the insides. Your sink arrangment photo was
exactly what I want to do and the photo showed my wife how practical
that arrangement is.
Sure like the ideas one can garner from this net.

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Rusty <gmc@bauerlein.com> wrote:
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>
> Larry, you did buy an HD tv right?!  They too have come down in price and everythings being broadcast in digital pretty much anyway, and there are more channels. And no converter necessary.
>
> Word of caution though. The 22" hd tv I picked up cheap from BestBuy as an open box special, turned out not to be compatible with my Sony PS3 for some reason . . . I wanted to use that on my last trip for the blu ray disc as a dvd player, had to settle for my old sony dvd.
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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64455 is a reply to message #64451] Mon, 16 November 2009 09:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dennis S is currently offline  Dennis S   United States
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Steve,
Which coach are you planning to gut? The one we have all watched in your photo section -- new engine, paint, etc?

Dennis


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-----Original Message-----
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With an imagination and plumbing skills like that, you could have
oved the bathroom anywhere you wanted. Since the buyer for our coach
ell through this past weekend, we have decided to go ahead and gut
he coach and remodel the insides. Your sink arrangment photo was
xactly what I want to do and the photo showed my wife how practical
hat arrangement is.
Sure like the ideas one can garner from this net.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Rusty <gmc@bauerlein.com> wrote:


Larry, you did buy an HD tv right?! They too have come down in price and
verythings being broadcast in digital pretty much anyway, and there are more
hannels. And no converter necessary.

Word of caution though. The 22" hd tv I picked up cheap from BestBuy as an
pen box special, turned out not to be compatible with my Sony PS3 for some
eason . . . I wanted to use that on my last trip for the blu ray disc as a dvd
layer, had to settle for my old sony dvd.
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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64466 is a reply to message #64455] Mon, 16 November 2009 10:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Why would you gut that coach? I did not know it was for sale. Guess you are moving up to a 23 footer.
Dan


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Re: Where to put a television [message #64484 is a reply to message #64423] Mon, 16 November 2009 12:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ok, back to the original question. I have the same question and have debated this with my brother on placement. I've thought of all of the placements except the vacuum closet. I didn't think of that one. My coach for me is primarily a rolling fishing lodge, so I had planned on useing that closet for a fishing rod rack, concealed by a door. I then went the easy route and got a mountable rod rack from Bass Pro and mounted it above the couch area. It's worked out perfect for the fly and ultra light rods I have for trout fishing. Anyhow
the closet space is open for use. The debate with my brother, is that he is a no fuss kind of guy, so he suggeted placing it up on the kitchen counter when viewing is needed and then putting it away in storage when not. He has a good point.
Just thought of the additional place I thought would work, maybe.
I havn't taken measurements. I thought a screen of that size might fit on the upper cabinet door over the clothe drawers.
Put a gas shock or a locking swing hinge on the door and have it open for viewing. the only problem of that is the open exposure to anything that might bust the screen. Just some thoughts.


Tom Geiger 76 Eleganza II KCMO
Re: Where to put a television [message #64487 is a reply to message #64484] Mon, 16 November 2009 12:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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We have our main tv on a swing arm from under the passenger side cabinet, behind the passenger seat. It is a 19 inch flatscreen. When we park we let it down and watch it. Can swivel it to see from anywhere in the front area of the coach. When we travel it goes up and out of the way.
In the bedroom I have a 14 inch flat screen monitor that we use as tv. It is mounted to the back of the closet wall and just swings out to watch. These mounts are very expensive in the stores. I got both of mine on ebay, cheap.
Dan


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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64489 is a reply to message #64484] Mon, 16 November 2009 12:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ljdavick is currently offline  ljdavick   United States
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Tom,

O it's a pickle to figure out. You know on my buddy's SOB there are lots of blank walls where a TV would be an improvement. On our coaches we have windows that are too nice to block. I'm swaying between the portable that sits on the cockpit floor or galley counter, or the TV mounted to the inside of the closet door.

Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine


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Ok, back to the original question. I have the same question and have debated this with my brother on placement. I've thought of all of the placements except the vacuum closet. I didn't think of that one. My coach for me is primarily a rolling fishing lodge, so I had planned on useing that closet for a fishing rod rack, concealed by a door. I then went the easy route and got a mountable rod rack from Bass Pro and mounted it above the couch area. It's worked out perfect for the fly and ultra light rods I have for trout fishing. Anyhow
the closet space is open for use. The debate with my brother, is that he is a no fuss kind of guy, so he suggeted placing it up on the kitchen counter when viewing is needed and then putting it away in storage when not. He has a good point.
Just thought of the additional place I thought would work, maybe.
I havn't taken measurements. I thought a screen of that size might fit on the upper cabinet door over the clothe drawers.
Put a gas shock or a locking swing hinge on the door and have it open for viewing. the only problem of that is the open exposure to anything that might bust the screen. Just some thoughts.
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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64490 is a reply to message #64455] Mon, 16 November 2009 13:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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That is the one.

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:50 AM, <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Steve,
> Which coach are you planning to gut? The one we have all watched in your photo section -- new engine, paint, etc?
>
> Dennis
>
>
> Dennis Sexton
> 73 GMC
> Germantown, TN
> USA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2009 9:21 am
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television
>
>
>
> With an imagination and plumbing skills like that, you could have
> oved the bathroom anywhere you wanted.  Since the buyer for our coach
> ell through this past weekend, we have decided to go ahead and gut
> he coach and remodel the insides.  Your sink arrangment photo was
> xactly what I want to do and the photo showed my wife how practical
> hat arrangement is.
> Sure like the ideas one can garner from this net.
> On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Rusty <gmc@bauerlein.com> wrote:
>
>
>  Larry, you did buy an HD tv right?!  They too have come down in price and
> verythings being broadcast in digital pretty much anyway, and there are more
> hannels. And no converter necessary.
>
>  Word of caution though. The 22" hd tv I picked up cheap from BestBuy as an
> pen box special, turned out not to be compatible with my Sony PS3 for some
> eason . . . I wanted to use that on my last trip for the blu ray disc as a dvd
> layer, had to settle for my old sony dvd.
>  --
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>  75 Glenbrook
>  Philadelphia Pa
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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64491 is a reply to message #64466] Mon, 16 November 2009 13:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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I wanted very much to buy a specific 23 footer and if mine had sold
last weekend, I'd be on my way to pick it up. The couple that wanted
mine took two days to decide and it came down to a rear bath option.
They just didn't want to build one and wanted one that was 100% done
and needed nothing but someone to drive it. Mine fit that bill but
has the side bath. Sooooo, we're gonna do a complete remodel. Tom
Bradley is going to do the cabinetry and if you've ever seen his
ingenuity and craftsmanship, it is truly exciting. I'd also like to
put mine on a diet so ALL the chipboard is going in the dumpster.
Besides, I need a project. What the heck do so called normal people
do with all their time?

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Why would you gut that coach? I did not know it was for sale. Guess you are moving up to a 23 footer.
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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64492 is a reply to message #64490] Mon, 16 November 2009 13:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dennis S is currently offline  Dennis S   United States
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Well, I am surprised -- looks terrific in photo album.

But, if your needs or desires have changed it may be better to alter your existing coach than to start over with another.

What modifications do you most want to make.

And, pardon my curiosity -- if too intrusive no reply necessary.

Dennis




Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA


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That is the one.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:50 AM, <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:

Steve,
Which coach are you planning to gut? The one we have all watched in your photo
ection -- new engine, paint, etc?

Dennis


Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA


-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2009 9:21 am
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television



With an imagination and plumbing skills like that, you could have
oved the bathroom anywhere you wanted. Since the buyer for our coach
ell through this past weekend, we have decided to go ahead and gut
he coach and remodel the insides. Your sink arrangment photo was
xactly what I want to do and the photo showed my wife how practical
hat arrangement is.
Sure like the ideas one can garner from this net.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Rusty <gmc@bauerlein.com> wrote:


Larry, you did buy an HD tv right?! They too have come down in price and
verythings being broadcast in digital pretty much anyway, and there are more
hannels. And no converter necessary.

Word of caution though. The 22" hd tv I picked up cheap from BestBuy as an
pen box special, turned out not to be compatible with my Sony PS3 for some
eason . . . I wanted to use that on my last trip for the blu ray disc as a dvd
layer, had to settle for my old sony dvd.
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75 Glenbrook
Philadelphia Pa
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Re: Where to put a television [message #64494 is a reply to message #64423] Mon, 16 November 2009 13:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Larry
Depends when you would watch it? My wife likes to watch ours a couple of hours before we shut down for the night. I mounted it on a swivel (flat screen ) at the foot of the bed and the dvd and satellite receiver are at the rear of the cabinet.
Roy


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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64497 is a reply to message #64489] Mon, 16 November 2009 13:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We have a 19-inch Toshiba. I was going to mount it on a swivel so it could
be seen from anywhere in the coach. Then I decided to just leave it
unconnected. When traveling is sits in the rear-facing dinette strapped to
the seat back. If/when we want to watch something I sit it on the kitchen
counter or wherever we want it. Sometimes it stays at home in the living
room where it sits in the corner on a table when not in use otherwise. About
half the time it doesn't get in the coach.

I have a cable connection in the Onan compartment. It goes from there to an
overhead cabinet where I have a tap. The line goes from there to the
connection in the front of the coach that goes to the antenna. We can watch
via cable where available or from antenna.

Flexible.

Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
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Larry Davick wrote:

> Tom,
>
> O it's a pickle to figure out. You know on my buddy's SOB there are lots of
> blank walls where a TV would be an improvement. On our coaches we have windows
> that are too nice to block. I'm swaying between the portable that sits on the
> cockpit floor or galley counter, or the TV mounted to the inside of the closet
> door.
>
> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine


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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64498 is a reply to message #64492] Mon, 16 November 2009 13:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Not a bit of a problem Dennis,
I have a very low boredom threshold and it has kicked in. We don't
use the coach much and there are things I always wished I had done and
didn't. I take a lot of trips by myself and a 23 would have been
perfect plus, I could hot rod it any way I want.
I always wanted to go "light"! You're right, it is easier to work
with something paid for than to start over and that looks like what
I'm going to do.
We want a double wardrobe and a much longer kit counter. I also like
what Bob DeKruff did for "fridge" space and plan on stealing his
innovation and incorporating it into a remodel. A hideaway TV on
linear actuators, get rid of the couch etc, all matching seating.
Noone knew the coach was for sale as I didn't advertise it. It
doesn't have 1,000 miles on the running gear and suspension and Jim &
Janie Bounds put all of that on it. I'm already thinking of changing
the cam and intake setup out. Ideas, ideas, open pallet here.

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 12:21 PM, <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Well, I am surprised -- looks terrific in photo album.
>
> But, if your needs or desires have changed it may be better to alter your existing coach than to start over with another.
>
> What modifications do you most want to make.
>
> And, pardon my curiosity -- if too intrusive no reply necessary.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
>
> Dennis Sexton
> 73 GMC
> Germantown, TN
> USA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2009 1:14 pm
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television
>
>
>
> That is the one.
> On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:50 AM,  <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
>
>  Steve,
>  Which coach are you planning to gut? The one we have all watched in your photo
> ection -- new engine, paint, etc?
>
>  Dennis
>
>
>  Dennis Sexton
>  73 GMC
>  Germantown, TN
>  USA
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>
>  To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>  Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2009 9:21 am
>  Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television
>
>
>
>  With an imagination and plumbing skills like that, you could have
>  oved the bathroom anywhere you wanted.  Since the buyer for our coach
>  ell through this past weekend, we have decided to go ahead and gut
>  he coach and remodel the insides.  Your sink arrangment photo was
>  xactly what I want to do and the photo showed my wife how practical
>  hat arrangement is.
>  Sure like the ideas one can garner from this net.
>  On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Rusty <gmc@bauerlein.com> wrote:
>
>
>  Larry, you did buy an HD tv right?!  They too have come down in price and
>  verythings being broadcast in digital pretty much anyway, and there are more
>  hannels. And no converter necessary.
>
>  Word of caution though. The 22" hd tv I picked up cheap from BestBuy as an
>  pen box special, turned out not to be compatible with my Sony PS3 for some
>  eason . . . I wanted to use that on my last trip for the blu ray disc as a dvd
>  layer, had to settle for my old sony dvd.
>  --
>  Rusty
>  75 Glenbrook
>  Philadelphia Pa
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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64500 is a reply to message #64440] Mon, 16 November 2009 13:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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G'day,

Since the Avion has a "dresser" in between the rear twins we just stood the
Audiovox 120VAC/12VDC powered 19" TV/DVD combo unit on it using the stand it
came with.

The travel position is laying down screen first on top of my bed (passenger
side). The foot of the mount goes down in between the rear of the bed and
the fiberglass under the back window. Even in a panic stop it doesn't move.

The power brick sits behind the TV and is plugged into one of the outlets
over the beds with the wire running under the mattress.

We have a Winegard Flying saucer antennae with an amplified output (with
12VDC receptacle) just next to the "dresser" (drivers side) which has a
remote connection on the side of the galley next to the love seat. If we
want to watch TV up front we stand it on the engine hatch or love seat.

I also have a Sony wireless headset so I can watch TV and Helen can read and
not be disturbed.

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64506 is a reply to message #64498] Mon, 16 November 2009 14:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dennis S is currently offline  Dennis S   United States
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Steve,
Sounds great. As you have said, there are some amazing modifications documented on the photo site. Did you see this site -- http://www.cathy-ron.com/GMC%20MAIN.html
I look forward to watching and learning as you proceed.

I do like the 23 ft coach size -- I had planned to keep ours original but too many probems sourcing fabrics; so I think it will stay fairly close but have upholstery changes. It is a lot easier for me to try to return the original to a good state of maintenance than to succeed at modifications -- for me mods are extremely time consuming in the developing and executing.

Anyway, when you finish the 26 you can still look for a 23.


Dennis Sexton
73 GMC PD 230
Germantown, TN 38138-2066
USA


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Not a bit of a problem Dennis,
I have a very low boredom threshold and it has kicked in. We don't
se the coach much and there are things I always wished I had done and
idn't. I take a lot of trips by myself and a 23 would have been
erfect plus, I could hot rod it any way I want.
I always wanted to go "light"! You're right, it is easier to work
ith something paid for than to start over and that looks like what
'm going to do.
We want a double wardrobe and a much longer kit counter. I also like
hat Bob DeKruff did for "fridge" space and plan on stealing his
nnovation and incorporating it into a remodel. A hideaway TV on
inear actuators, get rid of the couch etc, all matching seating.
Noone knew the coach was for sale as I didn't advertise it. It
oesn't have 1,000 miles on the running gear and suspension and Jim &
anie Bounds put all of that on it. I'm already thinking of changing
he cam and intake setup out. Ideas, ideas, open pallet here.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 12:21 PM, <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:

Well, I am surprised -- looks terrific in photo album.

But, if your needs or desires have changed it may be better to alter your
xisting coach than to start over with another.

What modifications do you most want to make.

And, pardon my curiosity -- if too intrusive no reply necessary.

Dennis




Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA


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That is the one.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 8:50 AM, <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:

Steve,
Which coach are you planning to gut? The one we have all watched in your
hoto
ection -- new engine, paint, etc?

Dennis


Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA


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With an imagination and plumbing skills like that, you could have
oved the bathroom anywhere you wanted. Since the buyer for our coach
ell through this past weekend, we have decided to go ahead and gut
he coach and remodel the insides. Your sink arrangment photo was
xactly what I want to do and the photo showed my wife how practical
hat arrangement is.
Sure like the ideas one can garner from this net.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Rusty <gmc@bauerlein.com> wrote:


Larry, you did buy an HD tv right?! They too have come down in price and
verythings being broadcast in digital pretty much anyway, and there are more
hannels. And no converter necessary.

Word of caution though. The 22" hd tv I picked up cheap from BestBuy as an
pen box special, turned out not to be compatible with my Sony PS3 for some
eason . . . I wanted to use that on my last trip for the blu ray disc as a
vd
layer, had to settle for my old sony dvd.
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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64537 is a reply to message #64506] Mon, 16 November 2009 17:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I like where mine is mounted we can watch from both front seats spun around and the couch and table seats. Even view in the rearview mirror while driving. (OHH I didn't say that!!) Anyway Sucks when it's a subtitle movie.
I also have a 16 inch flip down in the rear section and a portable 19 inch that I simply set in the fridge vent section for nightly outdoor viewing all hooked up to run off one remote anywhere in or out of the coach,
All run through a 1200 watt 12 speaker surround sound system with 3 15" sub woofers , three seperate 400 watt amps with three full systems Mids High's and lows that work in the cab, the living area and the rear bedroom seperatly or together, Creates perfect theater sound quality at a very low sound level in all three rooms. All hidden in the walls other then the TV's you would never know it's there. Coach remains 100% stock looking within.
Also really piss's off the you young kids when the system out booms thier civics. Not that I,m into that?

You should hear my true Train horn that runs off the air system that feels good to let off when your cut off.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=31652


Jay Fox Calgary AB
73 Painted Desert (Turtle)
78 Transmode (Trailer Donor)

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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64548 is a reply to message #64537] Mon, 16 November 2009 18:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ron is currently offline  Ron   United States
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Jay..
You must be fun to camp next to!!!! Twisted Evil
Ron


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Re: [GMCnet] Where to put a television [message #64549 is a reply to message #64548] Mon, 16 November 2009 18:25 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Ron wrote on Mon, 16 November 2009 17:14

Jay..
You must be fun to camp next to!!!! Twisted Evil
Ron

Spend most of our weekends in the pits at the race track, Most seem to be at our coach ( I must have the coldest beer?) But while at the camp grounds, My wife keeps control the volume switch.
With the outdoor TV people seem to come over to watch what we watch, The coach and the built in look a like outdoor TV is quite the conversation piece


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