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Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

We are upgrading our bedroom TV (old 15inch) to a newer smart TV. When removing the TV, I disconnected the cables and noticed this was a DC TV. The rear panel on the TV says 16V, (see pic) so I know there is a 120VAC/DC Power transformer in there somewhere, I just can't locate it.
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We've taken out the small dresser drawers, removed items from the adjoining closer, and still, don't see an access panel or other way to get to this? I know the cables are headed near the ceiling somewhere. Any ideas? or should I just search for a TV that can accept the 16V from the current Transformer hidden in the coach somewhere?.
Prior 2003 U295  40ft  400Hp -Sold
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Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #1 –
On the closet wall behind the TV take off the panel. All my electronics were there including the ir repeater.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: craneman –
On the closet wall behind the TV take off the panel. All my electronics were there including the ir repeater.
Thanks, Iooked again, and don't see a way this panel is removable, without severely damaging the wood?
Prior 2003 U295  40ft  400Hp -Sold
2020 F350 Tremor - Sold
2021 Bundutec Roadrunner - Sold
2017 Airstream Classic - Sold that POS
2017 F250 - Sold
2019 Sprinter Van - Sold
2022 Winnebago Revel 4x4


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Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #3 –
I had to remove the clothes rod and found screws holding the panel in. I will go take another look right now.

Just looked, had to remove one horizontal strip and the rod and the panel. The different years and models make comparisons difficult, but that was the way mine was built. My access was in the closet.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

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Quote from: craneman –
I had to remove the clothes rod and found screws holding the panel in. I will go take another look right now.

Just looked, had to remove one horizontal strip and the rod and the panel. The different years and models make comparisons difficult, but that was the way mine was built. My access was in the closet.

I think there are a couple of screws up high and at corners of the cedar panel as well.
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609

Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #5 –
In my 1997 access is from the closet.
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 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #6 –
My 99 295 is thru the closet wall.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #7 –
Not on my closet which is cedar lined. My coach already had the old TV removed and a smart TV installed. The inside of where the TV was there is two separate 120 volt outlets. There's also an IR repeater and a black box that has various wires including 12 volt plus and ground. You should be able to get in by taking off numerous screws and that will get you access to that area. You'll have to take the TV down of course. A picture would be nice so we can see if you have what we have.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #8 –
Bob, if that black box you are talking about has 4 wires and one is marked radio-- it is a relay that one of the functions I think is water pump but not sure but it is a relay!
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #9 –
Under the false closet floor
1988  40' Grand Villa Cat 3208t

Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #10 –
In my 2000u320 there was a bar that I removed very small screws in the cedar lined wall everything was back there including a lot of unused space I put hinges on false panel put a price of wood in there for a base to use the space
 

Re: Bedroom TV Upgrade U295 - Where is the Brick?

Reply #11 –
Update: I finally figured out the access panel, it was in the closet as stated above, just needed to find a way to get it out without destroying the wood.

I located with power brick from the old TV, it was plugged into a 120V plug against the wall.  Since my new 22 Inch TV had a direct power connection (No Brick) I needed a way to get power.  My solution was to use a cut in box and wire a new outlet to the existing box in the chase cavity.

For the mounting, I had several ideas with would require building a new cherry mounting at an angle, and even though I have access to all the tools to do it right, I decided to install the TV on self-closing Drawer slides mounted to the wall just above the drawers. This allows me to extend the TV to a bettter viewing location close to the center of the bed, and then slide it in towards the wall after viewing and for driving. The friction of the self-closing slide has enough hold to keep it in place.

I still need to build a small shelve to put my Apple TV on, but we're happy the way it came out.

Thanks for all your help in finding the chase!
Prior 2003 U295  40ft  400Hp -Sold
2020 F350 Tremor - Sold
2021 Bundutec Roadrunner - Sold
2017 Airstream Classic - Sold that POS
2017 F250 - Sold
2019 Sprinter Van - Sold
2022 Winnebago Revel 4x4


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