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New TV Mod request I think

January 20, 2013, 12:18:11 pm

I am sure someone has done this but I don't remember where I read it how it was done...so here goes.

Our 2002 U320 has the forward TV in the upper cabinets that I would like to mount on the table behind the passenger seat on the table on a swivel mount.  I have seen the mods where the TV is attached to the ceiling on a "drop down" box and other cabinet mods that change the forward upper cabinets that Looks great too but would like it on a swivel mount on the table behind the passenger seat - - I think.  I have found a swivel base that will work but what is the best way to get the wires from the front of the coach to the right side into the cabinet?  I may still have my wood shop for the cabinet mods so I can handle that however the wiring??

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Scott

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Reply #1 – January 20, 2013, 03:17:00 pm

Run them thru the cabinets down by the widow and under the coach to the first compartment then up thru the floor to the cabinet. 

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Reply #2 – January 20, 2013, 03:34:53 pm

Scott,

Lots of EZ ways to get the signal to the TV without running wires. Check out: X10 Wireless TV System - NOW ONLY .99  This brand or others can have you watching TV in 5 minutes.

Apple TV is also great for mirroring your computer display on the TV including sending your photos or music from iTunes to the TV from anywhere you have a laptop. None of this is expensive.

Pierce

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Reply #3 – January 20, 2013, 05:01:52 pm

Thanks guys -

My wife said we should look at Apple TV anyway.

Scott

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Reply #4 – January 27, 2013, 05:18:08 pm

Not many people have anything good to say about the X10 system. Do a Google search for X10 Wireless TV review.

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Reply #5 – January 27, 2013, 08:03:37 pm

To quote Michael j: "Still looking, but my budget is very small and my wants are very large." Michael, that's called "champagne tastes on a beer budget". Lots of us have that affliction.

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Reply #6 – January 27, 2013, 09:29:08 pm

Looked at Apple TV using the Cell Phone for streaming as a hot spot.  I was told by my carrier that streaming video is not included in our unlimited data plan.  The cost transferred to about $10.00 per hour and didn't matter who the cell carrier was. 

Back looking at satellite.  It appears that cable and satellite have the market cornered.

Bummer.  Wanted to try to avoid upgrading the dish on top of the coach and the monthly fee.

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Reply #7 – January 27, 2013, 09:37:05 pm

We sure like the Dish Hopper. Fortunately our coach had an upgraded dish on it so we didn't have that investment. (Investment...sounds like the government. Should have said we didn't blow money on a new dish.)

Kids have the Hopper in their 5th wheel and its working great for them too. 

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