Popup Television is rear of Fifth Wheel

[dennych1]

I am thinking of buying a new Big Horn 3010 with the popup TV in rear. The only concern I have is, is it hard to watch TV on such a angle with out being able to swivel the TV. I would love to hear from anyone with this similar setup.

Thanks
Dennis

[SuperDutyFiver]

An additional note-you'll likely find that the recliner closest to the TV is the one that experiences the viewing problem-the one further has an increased viewing angle that mostly solves the issue you're concerned about...

[stro1965]

No issues getting comfy watching ours, love it right where it is in the back (comes up from behind the electric fireplace).

[FlatBroke]

They do make versions of side TVs where the TV retracts into the cabinet. Could be the best all around option for some.

[grampscamper]

sorry for the double post.

[grampscamper]

grampscamper wrote:
We have the Laredo 312re. Very similar layout but TV is on a swivel. We do move the recliners out so they are in front of the TV. A little inconvenient but if you like the floor plan I wouldn't see it as a problem.

[grampscamper]

We have the Laredo 312re. Very similar layout but TV is on a swivel. We do move the recliners out so they are in front of the TV. A little inconvenient but if you like the floor plan I wouldn't see it as a problem.

[texas_train]

we don't watch tv that much, maybe a little in the evenings so its nice to have windows on both sides and rear. We go to places to see the places not the tv?!?! however in the evenings we can just run up the big screen, in rear wall cabinet (pops up from behind fireplace) and swivel recliners a little to watch.

[big_bird_2]

I really like the TV gone when we are not watching it. If it is on a wall, it is always their. When not watching TV it is retracted and the big window is available. I should admit we use the FW for recreation not a residence, so TV is not a big deal.

[GoPackGo]

I have a 2014 3010 with the setup you describe. I don't find it a problem. The two recliners do swivel so that is a plus. As someone else stated, maybe you can find a different mount that will allow the TV to tilt. Seems like that kind of mount has to be available somewhere. Also, this is a nice big TV. I would think it would take up a lot of space if mounted on a wall. And I might be wrong about this point, but maybe a large TV shouldn't be mounted on a wall hinge due to the size and weight of the TV. Couldn't the forces generated by the coach's up/down and fore/aft movements as it travels down the road cause problems for the wall mounts holding large TVs due to their weight ?

I think it's a plus that the TV can be viewed by anyone sitting in the recliners or the couch at the same time. I also like the fact that the TV hides behind the fireplace as opposed to being mounted on a wall and possibly taking up cabinet space. AND I like the fact that I have that big window available for viewing during daylight, but when it gets dark, it turns into TV time. I'd rather have the nice view when the sun is up. When it's dark, I pull the shades down anyway and then send up the TV.

And last - you might visit the Heartland Owners Forum and ask your questions, especially about a swivel mount.

[deleted-2]

Looks like most don't like the RE floor plans.

We have the rear entertainment style with the disappearing television.
The recliners can be moved out so viewing is no problem.

I personally like the view out of a full rear window when the television is down, and also having an unblocked view from either side.

We have had absolutely no regrets with our floor plan.

[jay5er]

Yes/yes/yes---not only is it hard to see but most of them block the large window in the rear. Most models also offer a similar floorplan with a side mounted TV.

[goducks10]

Me Again wrote:
I think some of the model designers place TV's in trailers and never take the time to sit down and try to watch it for more than one minute, if that!!! No way would I want a TV on the rear wall with angled viewing in all the seats!!!

If we ever get a new trailer for snowbirding, which is now our main use, it will have two theater style recliners on a sidewall/slide that look straight on at the TV on the other sidewall/slide!

Chris

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[blkdodge]

We had one in the old rig and would never have on again. I had to move chairs to the middle of the floor to watch and get a clear picture. When we bought the new rig that was one of the things that would break a deal. Ours now sits at and angle and can be seen clearly from the couch or recliners.

[SuperDutyFiver]

My old unit had the rear entertainment with recliners in the slide-but they did swivel-I don't see a problem with it as long as the chairs swivel. I also would imagine that you could eventually upgrade the mount to a zero clearance that tilts left and right-this was you could swing the tv towards the side you're sittiing on...