Mounting TV on roof of RV with Aluminum studs
Hi, we have a 2004 Colorado 33RL 5th wheel. It is new to us, and we were told that the studs are aluminum. I'd like to root mount a TV on the bedroom. There's a large window that is keeping me from...
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1st off......
Screws do NOT hold in aluminum studs/rafters
That is why they are bolted or welded
Brochure states
6-way fully welded "aluminum cage" construction
5" welded aluminum truss roof rafters w/ 3/8" decking
Welded aluminum framed fully laminated 2" sidewall
Securing a TV mount to ceiling or even wall with be difficult due to the screws NOT holding in aluminum
Now if you were to mount it to wood cabinet :H
Sorry don't have good solution other then removing a ceiling panel and building a wood support to screw into.
2004 Dutchmen Colorado see pg 11
Screws do NOT hold in aluminum studs/rafters
That is why they are bolted or welded
Brochure states
6-way fully welded "aluminum cage" construction
5" welded aluminum truss roof rafters w/ 3/8" decking
Welded aluminum framed fully laminated 2" sidewall
Securing a TV mount to ceiling or even wall with be difficult due to the screws NOT holding in aluminum
Now if you were to mount it to wood cabinet :H
Sorry don't have good solution other then removing a ceiling panel and building a wood support to screw into.
2004 Dutchmen Colorado see pg 11
