TV Mount Recommendations

Heelshock wrote:
I guess I'm not so worried about the mount, but what I'm mounting into. What is in the wall? Are there studs similar to a wall in a home that can be found with a stud finder?

Ours was a bit harder to find a stud. We couldn't place it exactly where the previous tv was located but we did find a stud for at least two of the screws. We used the drywall screws that tighten against the back of the wall an spread out (I forget what they are called). Over 2-years and 1,000s of mikes later and no problems.

I guess I'm not so worried about the mount, but what I'm mounting into. What is in the wall? Are there studs similar to a wall in a home that can be found with a stud finder?

texasclarks wrote:
We put THISmount in our TT a few years ago and it works great . To secure it we fashioned a 1" piece of webbing with a clip and wrapped it around the TV to keep it from swinging out while we travelled. Overall it was less than $30 for the mount, clip, and webbing (clip & webbing purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics).

We put THISmount in our TT a few years ago and it works great . To secure it we fashioned a 1" piece of webbing with a clip and wrapped it around the TV to keep it from swinging out while we travelled. Overall it was less than $30 for the mount, clip, and webbing (clip & webbing purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics).

I'm looking at a similar mounting situation, and to be honest, that location makes me nervous. How confident are you that the section you mounted to can handle the weight over the long run without warping or breaking?

jeep63 wrote:
I am late with my reply, but here is what I used OmniBasics Full Motion TV Mount and how I set it up...

I'm familiar with your Apex floorplan. Was wondering where you mounted this? I have a similar bunkhouse floor plan with our Skyline, but I'm apprehensive to mount if it's not going to be supported properly.

docnascar wrote:
I went cheap the first time and got this wall mount. It works nice, however it does not lock. I thought about that post facto.... I use Velcro straps to keep it secure. It works, but you just have to remember to do it.

These seem nice as they lock, but they are pricey.

Look for RV or Marine mounts. Look for locking features and the types of articulation that you think you will need.

Videosecu.com has some really nice mounts. Used one in our old TT for a 19" TV. They have ones with unequal length arms which may be something you want to consider. This allowed us to flip the TV 180 degrees to view from either the bed or dinette.

We initally bought the one CW has and it is poorly made. The pivot points and sliding bracket are so sloppy, when it's extended, the TV angle changes quite a bit.

Mor/Ryde makes a really nice articulating and locking mount. Got it online for about $100 incl. shipping. Has a rubber handle on the bottom to pull down and also has a chain you can use.

Our current TT has an articulating mount that is held in place by pushing it against the wall to lock. Don't particularly like it. Don't know the brand.

If you get a mount that is not locking, you can hold it in place with a couple of velcro straps. I used a couple of plastic clips from www.theclip.com. Clips for velcro straps I have seen new TTs at an RV show that come this way new from the factory. Not as elegant as a locking mount, but it works fine.

When your TV is fully extended on the articulating mount, that can be quite a bit of weight (TV + mount) and thus leverage on the cabinet the mount is attached to (unless attached to a wall) and could cause damage from bouncing during travelling. You may want to add some structural supports up to ceiling joists or wall studs. I used plywood attached to the ceiling to span two joists and then attached the cabinet to that. We used a 19" TV with built-in DVD player which added a little more weight too. I used a little blue loctite (not red) on the threads into the back of the TV for extra security.

Don't forget to secure the TV when packing up to go home. It's an easy one to miss...

I have a couple of the VideoSecu mounts from Amazon here at home and they work well. The joints on them are pretty stiff and I cant imagine a smaller TV moving too far, but a cheap velcro strap might be a good insurance plan.

The other nice thing about the mount is that it has a bracket that attaches to the tv and hooks in a slot on the mount. It can be secured with two philips screws if needed, but without its really easy to pop the tv off the mount and stash it some where safe and rehang it quickly during set up.

Just make sure you are looking at a mount with a detachable VESA plate. Like this one http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Articulating-Motion-Monitor-ML12B/dp/B003O1UYHG/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374287673&sr=1-7&keywords=videosecu

I would make sure the mount will lock in place for traveling or figure out some way of securing it.

I am late with my reply, but here is what I used OmniBasics Full Motion TV Mount and how I set it up...




How is stored for travel...


How it mounts

Thank you for all the info!! I have found this one and wondering if anyone is using it or has used it?

Jensen MAF50