large flat screen mounting?

[dunefreak]

Has anyone mounted a large flatscreen in their toyhauler? I have a 42" I was thinking of using in my trailer but it seems a bit too heavy to mount on the wall. I was thinking of getting a tripod TV stand and setting it up wherever. That way I could also use it outside when we watch supercross or UFC. Any other ideas or has anyone mounted one in their hauler?

[rushjunkie]

I've thought of doing the same.

I think I've seen someone install the mount on the ramp and just take the tv off and place on a bed during transport or loading/unloading. Don't know if there's enough room with most drop down beds though

[Adam @ GTP Off Road]

I mounted a 32" LED in my hauler. I remove it when driving and it's no real issue when parked.

the stud is just wood in there, and this TV is only a few pounds. I was considering using lag bolts and going all the way through the trailer but it wasn't needed for me. Mike has a HEAVY flat screen mounted to his wall and it's been fine for years. Also removed while driving.

[nwtdiesel]

The most solid place I could find was one of the cupboard doors towards the rear by the double queens. I just screwed the mount to the door with some 2x4 pieces of plywood behind the cupboard door to add more strength. We can still use the cupboard if needed. I just hang the TV on the mount that's screwed to the cupboard door while camping then pull the TV down while traveling or while in storage. Mines a 40" I believe. Ill post pics tomorrow.

[ynot]

I think you can find a mount that actually mounts to the ceiling (metal studs there) and it becomes a pull down/fold up with a support strap on it for safety.

[SAND~~SNAKE]

you guys that have mOunted the flat screens can you post pictures of what you've done?

[nwtdiesel]

Here's my simple install. With that mount you can swivel the TV all around and up n down. Works for us.

[dunefreak]

My cabinet doors come loose and fall off on their own. No way I'm bolting a big a$$ TV to it to help it out. LOL Looks like it works for your setup though. That TV looks pretty light, This 42" I have is pretty heavy.

[White Rhino]

From a guy who mounts 100's of TVs a year. If I were to wall mount one I'd use a back plate. They sell them to mount on 12, and 16" stud centers. I usually try to hit Al least 2 vertical studs and use a snap toggle with ones I can't hit.

A good reference for mounts is www.mounts.com.

I can selling those at my cost for anyone interested.

I wouldn't use a Home Depot or lowes mount. Or even the the ones they sell at bestbuy. At least imho

[Vegas FX400]

I think you can find a mount that actually mounts to the ceiling (metal studs there) and it becomes a pull down/fold up with a support strap on it for safety.

I used to have one of those and mounted it to underneath my cupboards. I say "used to" because the f'ers that broke into my hauler removed it....with tools...so nice of them. With that being said, I really liked it, but with the size of tv, it wouldn't swing up all the way. I was thinking of putting a new one attached to my upper bunk in the rear and just run the cords when in use.

[nwtdiesel]

It's a TV not rocket science. Hang the sh*t and be done. No matter how you mount it your going to want to pull it down while driving.

Edited October 8, 2014 by nwtdiesel

[White Rhino]

Haha Newly

I hang my crap where kids hang on it so I just out of habit do it rite lol.

[nwtdiesel]

If my kids tried to hang off our TV ill beat there a$$ and they know it. There is no room on my walls for a mount. The cupboard door was pretty much the only option unless I wanted to remove cabinets. Rite or wrong in your eyes its simple and works awesome.

Edited October 8, 2014 by nwtdiesel

[Adam @ GTP Off Road]

This is the only photo I could find and the trailer is at the shop.

this is a 32" LED tv and uses just 2 bolts to mount it. The TV is VERY light.

[dunefreak]

It's a TV not rocket science. Hang the sh*t and be done. No matter how you mount it your going to want to pull it down while driving.

Asswipe! lol I know that. I was asking how people with LARGE TV's hung theirs up. Your isn't large. I know how to hang a TV, but when it comes to heavier and larger TVs and toyhaulers, it requires a little more engineering. I'm probably still going to pick up a tripod stand. That way I can use it inside or out.

[White Rhino]

Ha Newly are u feeling picked on? That wasn't even aimed at you. I was offering advice on how to do it rite for a large screen TV 😳😛

[Billman]

...... Your isn't large......

Now that's funny!

In our WW, I removed the tiny carousel and placed a backer on the wall this allowed a dual axis mount to be mounted while spreading the weight over 3 studs.

I'll post up some pictures in a day or so

[SAND~~SNAKE]

^^^^ I would really to see pictures of that.

[kkolman]

Me too. ^^^^

[Billman]

Ok, let's see if these post. The first thing is, I need to finish the edges somehow but....

I also decided to use a couple of straps to hold it in place when on the road

[dunefreak]

That looks like a nice, strong setup. Thanks for posting the pic, Billman!

[elpato]

I have 3 in my 19' toy hauler

16"

22"

28"

[dune_rat]

I mounted my 36/40ish size tv to the shelf that came with the TH where the old school big a$$ tv used to sit. I put the mount horizontal to the shelf and it folds down flat for the ride, then I just tilt it back up to watch tv.

also, I have no idea why my post is underlined

Edited October 20, 2014 by dune_rat

[GotRice]

Hey Pete !!! Just installed this 42 inch Vizio smart tv only weights 15lbs with mount 18lbs

[dunefreak]

Looks good, Craig. I might just have to go that route. Those new Vizios are great TVs and are super thin/ lightweight. I wish this extra TV I have weighed only 15 lbs. It's a bit heavier than that. Might just have to hang it in the garage instead. Thanks for the pics.