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Ditty3436
Explorer III
Jun 15, 2025

Updating TVs

Hello all! I'm a newbie to RVing I just purchased a 2008 Four Winds Mandalay 40H Friday and one of the first things I noticed was the outdated televisions. I am wanting to update them with new LED flat screens.

 My question is...

Are there specific type of TVs and mounts used to mount them or does the typical mounts you buy for your residential house work? Any recommendations or things to avoid?

All information is welcomed. Trying to do it right, THE FIRST TIME.

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  • You'll probably have to get the TV out so you can get behind it and see how it's plugged in

      • StirCrazy's avatar
        StirCrazy
        Moderator

        does it plug into a regular house outlet or does it plug in to the automotive cigarette lighter looking plug. 

    • Ditty3436's avatar
      Ditty3436
      Explorer III

      Not really sure. Didn't realize there was an option. I thought it was just a regular TV in it

  • No real suggestions. You're probably going to have to pull the old TV down and see what you're dealing with.

    Since most RV's are framed with 2x2 pine I would probably put a piece of plywood big enough to span two joists. Then mount a standard household mount to hold the TV. Depending on location you might consider adding some velcro straps to hold the TV in place during travel.