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lzasitko wrote:

Can't say for all MH/TT but on our MH they are very evenly spaced. Most all panelling is in 4' widths so has to be pretty close every 4' :)

Not saying it can't happen, just saying that I wouldn't count on it. Check for every stud before drilling.

TMBLSN wrote:

lzasitko wrote:


Once you find one stud they should be 16" on centre.

The rest of your advice is sound, but I disagree that you can expect to find studs evenly spaced.

Can't say for all MH/TT but on our MH they are very evenly spaced. Most all panelling is in 4' widths so has to be pretty close every 4' :)

lzasitko wrote:


Once you find one stud they should be 16" on centre.

The rest of your advice is sound, but I disagree that you can expect to find studs evenly spaced.

Stud finders will work and can be bought at most lumber and hardware stores as well as places like Wllmart.

You can also try the old knock on the wall, the stud should make a different sound but not sure if you would hear the difference in a wall with rigid insulation. In our MH that has wood studs and fiberglas you hear the difference.

In ours you can push on the luan and it will give a little where it will not where the studs are.

There will/should be studs beside doors and windows. Electrical boxes are normally on one side of the stud. Have a look in cabinets there may be screws holding them in place.

Once you find one stud they should be 16" on centre.

mcallough wrote:
Has anyone mounted a flat screen TV on a swivel mount? I am concerned as to how to actually mount this because i am not familiar with whats behind the walls (e.g. i need it to be string enough to take the movements). I see allot of people mount them on the cabinet but in my case this is not an option. Of the two walls I can mount it on one is the wall around the fridge and seems weak and the other is the main wall. I suspect the later is the best to mount it on but not sure if either is strong enough.. Any suggestions?

I have a Coachman Freedom Express 17SDX.

I mounted through the exterior wall. I bought 2 inexpensive TV mounts, put one inside and one out side and through bolted them to sandwich the wall material. They have been in place for almost 3 years with no problems.

Here is a picture of the board mounted in the trailer. I don't have the TV hooked to the mount so it is easier to see what I did.



Erik

mcallough wrote:

epeters wrote:
I had the same concern. So what I did is use some left over 3/4" melamine and cut it to fit between the top of our wardrobe cabinet and the bottom of the upper cabinets up against the ceiling where the TV will go. This allowed me to attach the board via L brackets to the upper and lower cabinet (so nothing into the wall). Then I mounted the swivel mount to the board. Works well. And, since our trailer's cabinets are done in white, the white board matches pretty well.

I can provide a picture if desired.

Erik

mcallough wrote:
Has anyone mounted a flat screen TV on a swivel mount? I am concerned as to how to actually mount this because i am not familiar with whats behind the walls (e.g. i need it to be string enough to take the movements). I see allot of people mount them on the cabinet but in my case this is not an option. Of the two walls I can mount it on one is the wall around the fridge and seems weak and the other is the main wall. I suspect the later is the best to mount it on but not sure if either is strong enough.. Any suggestions?

I have a Coachman Freedom Express 17SDX.

Sounds like an interesting idea. I would love to see pictures.

lzasitko wrote:
@mcallough There are wall anchors made for hollow walls that may help.

Some are a toggle bolt where there is a ridged wing(s) that will spread out on the inside of the wall.

There are anchors that you insert in a hole and then tighten a screw and it has a cage that then bends behind the wall. Once compressed all the way you can remove the screw and reinsert as you need to.

You might be able to use well nuts, these are a metal sleeve and a rubber insert that when screwed down will expand to hold. These would probably be the weakest method.

Screws with the plastic inserts I wouldn't use, they just don't hold well enough. Someone used these to hold a flip up table and small bar to the wall in our MH and over time they have come loose.

Might have to mount a larger piece of wood to the wall, then mount the tv bracket to that. Best would be if the wood was mounted into two studs (one on either end). Studs in most rv's are pretty easy to find.

How do you find the studs in a camper? Can't you tell i am new to this!! I am use to pop-ups.

epeters wrote:
I had the same concern. So what I did is use some left over 3/4" melamine and cut it to fit between the top of our wardrobe cabinet and the bottom of the upper cabinets up against the ceiling where the TV will go. This allowed me to attach the board via L brackets to the upper and lower cabinet (so nothing into the wall). Then I mounted the swivel mount to the board. Works well. And, since our trailer's cabinets are done in white, the white board matches pretty well.

I can provide a picture if desired.

Erik

mcallough wrote:
Has anyone mounted a flat screen TV on a swivel mount? I am concerned as to how to actually mount this because i am not familiar with whats behind the walls (e.g. i need it to be string enough to take the movements). I see allot of people mount them on the cabinet but in my case this is not an option. Of the two walls I can mount it on one is the wall around the fridge and seems weak and the other is the main wall. I suspect the later is the best to mount it on but not sure if either is strong enough.. Any suggestions?

I have a Coachman Freedom Express 17SDX.

Sounds like an interesting idea. I would love to see pictures.

I had the same concern. So what I did is use some left over 3/4" melamine and cut it to fit between the top of our wardrobe cabinet and the bottom of the upper cabinets up against the ceiling where the TV will go. This allowed me to attach the board via L brackets to the upper and lower cabinet (so nothing into the wall). Then I mounted the swivel mount to the board. Works well. And, since our trailer's cabinets are done in white, the white board matches pretty well.

I can provide a picture if desired.

Erik

mcallough wrote:
Has anyone mounted a flat screen TV on a swivel mount? I am concerned as to how to actually mount this because i am not familiar with whats behind the walls (e.g. i need it to be string enough to take the movements). I see allot of people mount them on the cabinet but in my case this is not an option. Of the two walls I can mount it on one is the wall around the fridge and seems weak and the other is the main wall. I suspect the later is the best to mount it on but not sure if either is strong enough.. Any suggestions?

I have a Coachman Freedom Express 17SDX.

@mcallough There are wall anchors made for hollow walls that may help.

Some are a toggle bolt where there is a ridged wing(s) that will spread out on the inside of the wall.

There are anchors that you insert in a hole and then tighten a screw and it has a cage that then bends behind the wall. Once compressed all the way you can remove the screw and reinsert as you need to.

You might be able to use well nuts, these are a metal sleeve and a rubber insert that when screwed down will expand to hold. These would probably be the weakest method.

Screws with the plastic inserts I wouldn't use, they just don't hold well enough. Someone used these to hold a flip up table and small bar to the wall in our MH and over time they have come loose.

Might have to mount a larger piece of wood to the wall, then mount the tv bracket to that. Best would be if the wood was mounted into two studs (one on either end). Studs in most rv's are pretty easy to find.