32" TV Mount
So wanted to install a bigger TV in my Gulf Stream Conquest 271FSL. I knew there had to be a way that would allow me to do it and it not be in the way to much. I had one of these wall mounts left over from a clearance buy that I done a few months ago.
Tools needed:
Skill Saw
Tape Measure
Square/Straight edge/chalk box
Drill (and bits)
1/4 Impact (or socket set)
Materials needed:
3/4" plywood (I used a 13"X 27")
2" Drywall screws
Wall mount (I used a SANUS SANUS VuePoint F180d) This mount says 47-70" but the bolt pattern is fine for the Samsung 32" and I have my 70" visio in my living room of house on the same model mount so I know its strong. They make a newer style that is identical in all of the ways that would matter to this project. It is around $119 at Walmart. I only paid $30 for mine during a clearance drop.
The only thing I can not provide is my calculations. However I did do a bunch to make sure that where I mounted the wall plate I would have the most motion from the mount and that the TV would still slide to the wall.
This is what I started with. I found out rather quickly that the wall only has studs at the ends.
This was my solution. I cut a piece of 3/4 oak plywood that I had left over from a project. For my use I felt 13 inches tall would be aneough and 27 inches was the perfect width. I pre drilled polite holes and spaced those 2" apart
The mounting was perfect for what I wanted. I spent a while figuring what math would work for the TV to not hit the light, and not be sitting on the table. Once I got that down I had the placement I knew that I wanted the wall plate as far to the right as possible to give me the most motion for it to slide.
So with the TV all the way to the stop it will actually swival around to be able to view from the bunks. This was an unexpected plus.
Would be view from the bunk.
The only thing I have left is making a strap to keep it in place while moving. This is the towing position all folded up and slide to the wall. It sticks about an inch out from the back wall. It could be positioned to where it was flush by pulling the left side towards cabnit.
A few of a bunch of the possible viewing angles.
Tools needed:
Skill Saw
Tape Measure
Square/Straight edge/chalk box
Drill (and bits)
1/4 Impact (or socket set)
Materials needed:
3/4" plywood (I used a 13"X 27")
2" Drywall screws
Wall mount (I used a SANUS SANUS VuePoint F180d) This mount says 47-70" but the bolt pattern is fine for the Samsung 32" and I have my 70" visio in my living room of house on the same model mount so I know its strong. They make a newer style that is identical in all of the ways that would matter to this project. It is around $119 at Walmart. I only paid $30 for mine during a clearance drop.
The only thing I can not provide is my calculations. However I did do a bunch to make sure that where I mounted the wall plate I would have the most motion from the mount and that the TV would still slide to the wall.
This is what I started with. I found out rather quickly that the wall only has studs at the ends.
This was my solution. I cut a piece of 3/4 oak plywood that I had left over from a project. For my use I felt 13 inches tall would be aneough and 27 inches was the perfect width. I pre drilled polite holes and spaced those 2" apart
The mounting was perfect for what I wanted. I spent a while figuring what math would work for the TV to not hit the light, and not be sitting on the table. Once I got that down I had the placement I knew that I wanted the wall plate as far to the right as possible to give me the most motion for it to slide.
So with the TV all the way to the stop it will actually swival around to be able to view from the bunks. This was an unexpected plus.
Would be view from the bunk.
The only thing I have left is making a strap to keep it in place while moving. This is the towing position all folded up and slide to the wall. It sticks about an inch out from the back wall. It could be positioned to where it was flush by pulling the left side towards cabnit.
A few of a bunch of the possible viewing angles.
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