Question about hanging a TV ?

[Bigmoss]

I would like to mount a piece of plywood on the wall to put a bracket on to hang a 32" TV. My question is what is the best way to locate the metal or wood ? studs I assume are in the wall. Also if I use a 1/2 or 3/4 inch piece of plywood how long of screws can I use safely without worrying about coming out the back of the 5er.

[laknox]

TucsonJim wrote:
If you wanted to permanently mount the plywood, you could use a construction adhesive such as "Liquid Nails". Just understand that it would be permanent.

I want to put a flat screen in my older Komfort and am thinking of putting a fold-away mount on the interior wall. I think the only way to do it is to glue a mounting board to the wall to support the frame.

Lyle

[Bigmoss]

In between studs my walls are clearly soft but I used a stud finder to confirm where they were exact. I also stapled some foam padding on the back of the plywood so the wood was not right against the wall to stain it in case I ever remove it. I used the sill gasket stuff builders use. Worked perfect

[mileshuff]

I'm trying to mount a TV in the bedroom of my Winnebago 5'er. Winnebago says that all interior walls are solid wood, exterior walls are hollow without studs. However, when I press along the bedroom interior wall I can feel soft areas and hard areas. Definitely not solid all the way across and the hard areas are much wider than a stud. Sure would like to know what I'm drilling into before doing so!

[Bigmoss]

Just thought I would update this thread I found the studs with a stud finder this week and used a piece of 3/4 plywood and bought a pivot bracket that is easy to remove the TV from so when I tow I can put it on the bed

[pbar34]

Here is a thought for you, which worked for me in a different application.

I noticed that when it is cold outside, the outline of the framing shows up on the outside of my laminated 5ver walls (exterior). Condensation clung to the exterior surface faster where no framing members were present. This is because the frames represent additional thermal mass that takes longer to warm. Using this principle, I used a can of aerosol spray cleaner, the type used to clean electronics, cameras, etc., and sprayed my exterior wall to locate a frame member. This spray cleaner quickly cools the surface and causes condensation. Worked like a charm - I could see the outline of the frame member with condensation forming outside the frame member but not on the frame member. Now, I have not tried this on an interior wall but assuming the wall is smooth, results should be similar. The ambient temperature may have to be cool (e.g., early morning) for this to be the most effective.


Good luck,
Phil

[FlatBroke]

A few mollys and some glue and your backing plate shouldnt move from any wall, studs or not.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Bigmoss wrote:
I would like to mount a piece of plywood on the wall to put a bracket on to hang a 32" TV. My question is what is the best way to locate the metal or wood ? studs I assume are in the wall. Also if I use a 1/2 or 3/4 inch piece of plywood how long of screws can I use safely without worrying about coming out the back of the 5er.

Lots of good suggestions....

How about a call to the mfgr's tech line and ask?

*Usually* - tech folks can be quite helpful. Depends on the mfgr and "who you get" on the line..:B

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[SailingOn]

- We chose a wall mount bracket which allows the TV to be removed easily. Taking it down and stowing it snugly beside the bed takes only a minute or so and leaves it nicely protected for travel, and the travel stress on the wall is a lot less.
- You might run a pair of 1x2's down the wall to rest the weight on the cabinet below. That would also give you a mount for a small DVD shelf under the TV.
- There surely is a frame member at the edge of the door and at the bedroom window. If you span the entire distance with a support board you could add pegs to the exposed ends for coats, flashlight, keys etc.

[Bigmoss]

The wall is to the left of the door on an outside wall you can see the TV in front of it here

[dodgerdog]

Why not sandwich a piece of plywood on the rear of the wall and one in the front it its in a closet or cabinet area? use some carriage bolts or something similar.... Just a thought.... Pics would help.....

Mike C.

[powderman426]

Bigmoss wrote:

powderman426 wrote:
I used 3/4" plywood and 2" Spax screws. My trailer has 2" wood framing.

Were you able to use a stud finder to find them ?

You could. Mine was next to the refrigerator and I was able to see the wall studs by looking into the access opening above it.my plywood covers an area about two feet square.I was fortunate enough to find stain that was a close match to the paneling.

[hbillsmith]

I have a 2013 Dutchmen Kodiak 242RESL that has a label that says "Mount TV here" in the bedroom. The label is high on the wall and it's on the wall that would be an exterior wall (not for instance the interior wall that separates the bathroom). I wasn't sure what's behind the label nor was I sure what kind of screws to use. So I sent Dutchmen an email.

Here's their response:

"The walls are not quite 2”, the screw should be shorter than 1 ¾”. The 242RESL unit is fiberglass so there would be aluminum strip type backers in the wall (not wood)."

Thank you,
Joni Busz
Retail Customer Service Dept.
Dutchmen MFG.

[TucsonJim]

If you wanted to permanently mount the plywood, you could use a construction adhesive such as "Liquid Nails". Just understand that it would be permanent.

[Bigmoss]

powderman426 wrote:
I used 3/4" plywood and 2" Spax screws. My trailer has 2" wood framing.

Were you able to use a stud finder to find them ?