LCD TV in slide on camper

Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 at 21:13
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Looking at installing a home style lcd TV in our slide on camper, i'm a little concerned that having it fixed to the wall the vibrations will either destroy the internals or the screen will crack. The camper is on a 4wd
Any first hand advise would be greatly accepted.

David
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Reply By: Ingtar - Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 at 22:50

Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008 at 22:50
The vibrations themselves shouldn't be a problem, but if they cause any twists or pressures on the screen it would be more likely to crack. You would need to put it on a surface that won't twist, or have anything pressing against it.

If the vibrations are a concern, you could always put rubber mounts behind it to take out some of the jarring?
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Reply By: Willem - Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 02:38

Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 02:38
This isn't first hand but an idea I have just come up with. I am full of ideas. Some work, some don't :-)

Fit the TV to a frame which is mounted to the cabin wall of the camper. Attach the frame by means of a hinge. Fit two lightweight shock absorbers underneath the frame to take the impact of the vibrations.


Cheers
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Reply By: _gmd_pps - Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 10:58

Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 10:58
I have two monitors in my slide-on.
a 30" and a 24" LCD computer monitor. I have fitted those tv arms for the old style crt and put the screens on when I need them. When I travel they are flat on the bed strapped down.
I never would even dream to fix them to the wall when I go over
corrugations.

have fun
gmd
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Follow Up By: DesF - Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 18:24

Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 18:24
Agree with the above , in the van we always just lay the LCD on the bed face down and just slip it onto the mount. when needed, it only takes a few seconds to plug in the leads , or as my mate has done lengthened the leads so you only have to clip it on, depends on the distance .
Cheers Des.
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Follow Up By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Kath - Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 18:29

Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 18:29
Funny, I was advised by quite a few with TVs not to lay it down. I was for a while but the foot is bolted to a shelf now
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Follow Up By: _gmd_pps - Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 18:40

Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 at 18:40
not face down .. can rub on the material underneath
I have it face up and have a soft linen over the face
to keep it scratch free ...

good luck
gmd
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