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Yet another TV conversion

First, thanks to all that have posted on this topic previously.  All the photos and descriptions were very helpful. 

See the photos below.  First, we decided not to cut back the cabinet at this point.  The installed flat screen (32" Sumsung LED) is only about 1/2" out further than the Sony CRT TV installation since I did not use the original frame.  I reinforced the front end of the TV cabinet as shown.  This also provided a frame for a piece of 3/4" plywood to which the mount was attached.  I used a Sanus low profile mount (model VML10-B1).  The mount is attached to the plywood with #10 screws and its top is about 2.5" from the headliner. This allows plenty of room to move the TV up for removal from the mount.  The plywood is recessed about 7/8" from the front of the original TV cabinet.  This mount has quick release tabs which release the bottom lock on the mount.  It also have "clickstands" that hold the TV away from the surface to which it is attached for easy access to cables, etc. 

In shopping for a TV for the FT, one important feature was how sturdy the mounting holes were on the back to TV.  This Samsung model using M8 screws and the tapped holes are metal.  It appears to be a very sturdy design.  Time will tell. 

To finish off the space at the top of the TV, my friend Kirby created a piece of walnut about 29" long, 2.5" high and 3/4" thick that slides in between the TV and headliner.  He rounded the ends to make it look like the original cabinet.  It not only fills the space at the top of the TV, but also provides an additional lock to keep the TV in place.  The TV cannot move upward with it in place.  I still have to finish it and will probably use some sort of oil finish. 

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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

Re: Yet another TV conversion

Reply #1 –
George,

Looks fantastic!  Now take that $1400+ you saved by not having to hire someone and buy Kirby a nice gift/bottle of his favorite beverage and take Ms. Pat out to dinner to celebrate.

Then take the rest and buy Cosmo a supply of deer antler chews.

Regards,

The Posse
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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George,
The upgrade looks very well done.  Having done my TV conversion over the drivers side, I know how something that looks real good can take a very long time to achieve perfectly.  I shortened my cabinet as my HD unit was not an LED like yours.  Man, that TV is thin...looks great!
 
Ditto on your audio upgrade as well...
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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First, thanks to all that have posted on this topic previously.  All the photos and descriptions were very helpful. 
George,
I hate to be redundant after the other comments but it looks great and a job well done.
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2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #4 –
Really, really fine job, George.  When Pat asked for the Phillips head screw driver, I hope you were there to hand it to her. 
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

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Reply #5 –
Great job George! :)
Ron Sedgley
Former 2002 U320 - Custom 38' Owner
            (2007 to 2021)    Build No. 6001
 

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Reply #6 –
Very nice.  Looks great.

I have been planning to something similar, but will probably have that head-knocker cabinet cut back a bit.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer