At a RV show I saw a Class A RV that had a TV mounted in front of a cabinet opening and it was able to be lifted up to access the cabinet behind. I forgot the make of the RV.Does anyone know if there is something like this that can be purchased or even what make of RV has something like it? I have not been able to find it by searching online.

The mounting attachments on flatscreen TVs are standardized, and there are many, many different mounts available.This one might work if you don't want too big of a TV, for one example. Another one looks pretty decent also.Some people have fit the television into the cabinet door as well.

On the TT I just sold I made that conversion. The TV spot was a hole ( cabinet w/o a door ) to put an old CRT TV in. I made a door, hinged from the top with a piano hinge. Mounted the new flat screen TV on the outside of the new swinging door using a standard TV wall mount. Drilled holes in back of the hinged door for the cables etc. Tricky part is figuring a way to hold the door up ( with TV on it ) to access inside of cabinet. I just used a prop stick as I only had the DVD player in there along with items that were not used often.

On our previous coach, we removed the tube TV and installed an LCD. Because it was slight (about 1.5 inches) we surface mounted the LCD on covered, 3/4 plywood and used a piano hinge on the side. Reason we mounted the piano hinge on the side is we did not go to the extent of figuring out how large a bed lift strut we would need for the weight. We did aff a side cinching lock to ensure it would not swing open at the worst of times.

DrewE wrote:... Another one looks pretty decent also....This mount may be half of what I'm looking for.We have a perfect spot for a 28" TV, but can't find a mount.We have 2 chairs on the right side of our 2009 WW FB2100.On the left side there is 8" between the top of the cabinets and roof.I don't want to hang anything from the roof.An L bracket that would attach to the top of the cabinet and wall would be very secure.The TV would be stored flat, parallel to the ceiling, latched for travel.Undo a latch, slide the TV out & rotate down in front of the cabinet.Another pivot would allow tilting and rotating for viewing from the chairs or beds in the back.Now I need to find a slide mount that I can attach this one to and work out some latches.The above folding ceiling LCD TV mount is good for 17.6 lbs while a new 28" Vizio E280i weighs 7 lbs.

We did this on our fifthwheel - pulled the old tube TV from the cabinet, used the existing decorative frame from the opening as the basis of a new cabinet door with a sturdy recessed plywood box in the center, piano hinge on one side and latch on the other. The TV bracket is secured with bolts through the plywood so the TV sits as far back as possible. Our printer goes in the space the TV used to occupy.

Mounting Flat Screen TV and access to cabinet behind

11 Replies

diveman52
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
It's easy to if your handy. Just did one on a Lazy Daz a couple of days ago. Cost about $10 bucks to create the hinged mount.
compint
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
The model you are looking for is from Forest River. They are putting the swing type in their new Georgetown, FR3 and others. I ordered one from a local dealer ($106) and will be trying to install in the next few weeks.

I will keep you posted.
Mike_and_Claudi
Explorer
Mar 23, 2015
Yes--Super K. That is what I did, except I swung mine from the left. It must be because I am left handed. It has worked great for the past five years. I use two straps to hold it in place with two pieces of sponge ( 6x6x3") to keep it in place when I travel.

DW was really happy. She didn't believe I ad it in me!
superk
Explorer
Mar 21, 2015
Im taking a slightly different approach to this. I have a rugged, heavy-duty articulating dual swing arm vesa mount that I plan on using. I am actually completing this mod (hopefully) today.

http://www.amazon.com/Cheetah-Articulating-23-Inch-49-Inch-Extension/dp/B001GTT0VO/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1426938577&sr=1-6&keywords=tv+mount

thats the mount im referring to.

I am making a 2x4 framework inside the old tv cabinet, screwing it to the passenger side plywood, then putting another peice of plywood over that to cover the framework and give it the strength of a 1 piece unit.

Essentially, I will be able to 'swing out' the tv, also will be able to position it wherever I like and articulate it to whatever angle I like, and it will be sturdy and WONT FALL ON MY FACE AS IM DRIVING AND HIT A POT HOLE lol.

total project cost (tv excluded, $40)
OldFogie
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
Thanks all. I may try building my own like most of you have done.
Thunder_Mountai
Explorer II
Mar 19, 2015
I did that exact thing in our MH that had a RCA tube in the bedroom. Got a piece of plywood matched the stain, cut to fit, installed hinges and latches, drilled a hole for wiring and mounted a locking swing arm bracket to the front. I store the computer printer, etc. in the free space.
lj_cox
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
We did this on our fifthwheel - pulled the old tube TV from the cabinet, used the existing decorative frame from the opening as the basis of a new cabinet door with a sturdy recessed plywood box in the center, piano hinge on one side and latch on the other. The TV bracket is secured with bolts through the plywood so the TV sits as far back as possible. Our printer goes in the space the TV used to occupy.
RTBabich
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
DrewE wrote:
... Another one looks pretty decent also....

This mount may be half of what I'm looking for.
We have a perfect spot for a 28" TV, but can't find a mount.
We have 2 chairs on the right side of our 2009 WW FB2100.
On the left side there is 8" between the top of the cabinets and roof.
I don't want to hang anything from the roof.
An L bracket that would attach to the top of the cabinet and wall would be very secure.
The TV would be stored flat, parallel to the ceiling, latched for travel.
Undo a latch, slide the TV out & rotate down in front of the cabinet.
Another pivot would allow tilting and rotating for viewing from the chairs or beds in the back.
Now I need to find a slide mount that I can attach this one to and work out some latches.
The above folding ceiling LCD TV mount is good for 17.6 lbs while a new 28" Vizio E280i weighs 7 lbs.
AllegroD
Nomad
Mar 19, 2015
On our previous coach, we removed the tube TV and installed an LCD. Because it was slight (about 1.5 inches) we surface mounted the LCD on covered, 3/4 plywood and used a piano hinge on the side. Reason we mounted the piano hinge on the side is we did not go to the extent of figuring out how large a bed lift strut we would need for the weight. We did aff a side cinching lock to ensure it would not swing open at the worst of times.
riven1950
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015
On the TT I just sold I made that conversion. The TV spot was a hole ( cabinet w/o a door ) to put an old CRT TV in. I made a door, hinged from the top with a piano hinge. Mounted the new flat screen TV on the outside of the new swinging door using a standard TV wall mount. Drilled holes in back of the hinged door for the cables etc. Tricky part is figuring a way to hold the door up ( with TV on it ) to access inside of cabinet. I just used a prop stick as I only had the DVD player in there along with items that were not used often.