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Mike_Leslie
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Aug 03, 2014

Replacing TV

I have searched and searched but can't find ideas (suggestions) for my latest project.
DH has removed the big old heavy TV from the front side cupboard on our 2003 Winnebago Minnie. We have the entertainment center in the cab-over, not a bed.

Now, what are ideas to
1. Modify the inside of the cupboard?

2. Attach a new flat screen TV?

3. Add cupboard door(s)? I would assume we could get a good match from a diy store. The opening is 23.5 inches with the inside being much larger.

4. We did purchase an articulating TV arm; where/how might it be mounted? (We don't have to use it tho.) Would the cabinet door be strong enough to hold the articulating TV arm with Tv mounted?

5. Now that we have access to the cabover, should we consider adding insulation to the whole space behind the entire cabover space? Is so, what type?

6. Will the TV hook up to the Minnie's speakers? The speakers work when we use the cab radio.

We are not big TV watchers, but occasionally it would be nice.
Any and all suggestions, ideas, wish-I-had, photos are welcome. TIA

Mike Leslie
2003 Minnie Class C 29B'
  • What I did was install a 1/2" thick plywood over the opening that was where the old TV was, and then a TV mount that is rated at 125 pounds to hold up the 19 pound TV that sits over my head while I am driving.

    Now I can lower the plywood, and get into the space behind the new TV, However it is not that easy, as I need to undo the TV set, and then can open the cover. It might have helped if I had put the hinges on the left side instead of the bottom. Then I would not need to disconnect any wires, or lift down the TV to get into the compartment.

    Fred.