Replacing Old TV
I have a 15 year old Everest FW with an old style TV. I'm thinking about replacing the TV and DVD player with a flat screen and Blue Ray. The TV is currently mounted in a large opening in a cabinet....
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I did a short and simple mod but plan on doing more later (I like the one with teh DVD/CD storage racks behind the TV, in fact a variation on that is my plan)
I removed the wood trim and measured the opening
I found a Flat Screen the precise same width at a pawn shop, no remote (Turns out I almsot had a remote for it, all but one function, and the full remote cost me 10 bucks on E-bay)
I then removed the old super heavy CRT job (NOTE This is a 2 man job on my RV) and put the flat up and measured..(Temp mount) removed it and then knocked the bottom out of the compartment. Cut the sides so the bottom now lays FLAT instead of slanted. re-attached the bottom (did a bit of other work to make it look good)
I no longer bang head
There is room BELOW the TV for other electronic devices (They will get there, ,,, eventually) and room behind for storage, I need to rig a hinged door however Do not know if I'll use gas shocks or what on the door, I want it to fold UP.
I covered the remaining gap with some black "Gorilla" tape (Chosen for color and finish. From wehre I'm sitting, Watching the TV as I type. Looks like it was that way from teh factory.> Oh, I also cut down and re-installed the wood trim.
I removed the wood trim and measured the opening
I found a Flat Screen the precise same width at a pawn shop, no remote (Turns out I almsot had a remote for it, all but one function, and the full remote cost me 10 bucks on E-bay)
I then removed the old super heavy CRT job (NOTE This is a 2 man job on my RV) and put the flat up and measured..(Temp mount) removed it and then knocked the bottom out of the compartment. Cut the sides so the bottom now lays FLAT instead of slanted. re-attached the bottom (did a bit of other work to make it look good)
I no longer bang head
There is room BELOW the TV for other electronic devices (They will get there, ,,, eventually) and room behind for storage, I need to rig a hinged door however Do not know if I'll use gas shocks or what on the door, I want it to fold UP.
I covered the remaining gap with some black "Gorilla" tape (Chosen for color and finish. From wehre I'm sitting, Watching the TV as I type. Looks like it was that way from teh factory.> Oh, I also cut down and re-installed the wood trim.
