LCD TV in MH.

[lesjones]

I just contacted Visio about installing one of their TV's in my Damon Challenger. They recommend that the TV only be transported upright and that it should not be bounced around.

I want to transport the TV without having is mounted to a wall.

Has anyone installed an LCD TV in a MH and if so what problems (if any) did you encounter as far as transporting.

[paulcardoza]

Huh? I've used mine many many times outside in near freezing temps. Never an issue.

rk911 wrote:


re: freezing...just make sure that the environment in which the set is stored is brought back up to a comfy temp before turning on the set.

[rk911]

2oldman wrote:

lesjones wrote:
Has anyone installed an LCD TV in a MH and if so what problems (if any) did you encounter as far as transporting.

Almost everyone, none, and they don't freeze either.

re: freezing...just make sure that the environment in which the set is stored is brought back up to a comfy temp before turning on the set.

[2oldman]

lesjones wrote:
Has anyone installed an LCD TV in a MH and if so what problems (if any) did you encounter as far as transporting.

Almost everyone, none, and they don't freeze either.

[1492]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. IMO, Vizio is just trying to protect their end, in a manner of speaking, for warranty sake. LCD/LED are fairly sturdy, as many on these forums can attest having personally field tested them so to say. :W

[AllegroD]

Had a Vizio 32 LCD in our previous MH for several years and no problems.

[wintersun]

The new LED LCD TV's should in theory be even mechanically more shock resistant. More important to have power surge protection as the new electronics are more easily damaged.

[rk911]

lesjones wrote:
I just contacted Visio about installing one of their TV's in my Damon Challenger. They recommend that the TV only be transported upright and that it should not be bounced around.

I want to transport the TV without having is mounted to a wall.

Has anyone installed an LCD TV in a MH and if so what problems (if any) did you encounter as far as transporting.

we replaced two analog TVs with LCD models 4 or 5 years ago. both were custom mounted in the same spots where the old analog sets were but with different mounting brackets and trim to give them the "built-in" look. they've both been subjected to a lot of bouncing around since then (aren't US highways a hoot?!) with no ill effects. and all of the new MH's have at least 1 and sometimes as many as 4 TV's...all LED (which ARE LCD sets with LED back lighting instead of fluorescent). unless the new crop of sets aren't built as well, which I doubt, I would worry not.

[docj]

Plasma TVs were far more sensitive to being bounced around than are LCD models; some people have never adjusted their thinking.

[fpresto]

I have transported my larger Visio laying flat on the bed for over 3 years now with no ill effects. My smaller one is transported mounted on a swing out arm and is supported by the bottom of a cabinet while moving. My 5th rides smooth but it is still exposed to bumps and vibrations. It is over 3 years old and still going strong.

[dahkota]

In our previous tt, our Vizio tv was stored in its box under the bed (they ship it that way - they must think it safe). The same tv is now mounted to our wall. Over 2.5 years, no problem so far and we often take the tt down bumpy dirt and gravel roads.

[wildtoad]

The previous owner mounted a 19" LCD to the dash where the old tube TV was. Works fine. I also carry another LCD TV stored under the bed lying face down on the carpet. I use it outside from time to time. Also works fine.

[revump]

We have two Visio TVs in our MH for three years. We are full-timers and we have had no troubles.