otisinhotville
Holtville, California
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Has anyone replaced a reg TV with a new flat screen in the overhead above the dash and what problems did you have? Thinkinking about replacing old TV in our 2002 Bounder with 26" lcd TV.
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dbbls
Missouri
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An item that could be a problem is ventilation. The instructions that came with mine say not to install it in a cabinet. It needs good air flow around the top of the TV.
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klm
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I am picking my coach up this afternoon from Classic Coach. They did my work, put in 32" lcd. They are very expensive, but the job was WAYYYYYYYYY beyond anything I could tackle. They took out entire front cabinetry/electronics/etc and rebuilt it to fit the new dimensions of lcd. They had to rearrange/move lots of stuff that is hidden up there. They use Jensen products, supposed to be rv/boat suitable (bumps, moisture). I haven't seen the finsished job, I'm picking it up this afternoon. I'm anxious to see it and of course to watch it!!!
There are some talented folks on this forum that have kindly included pics of their replacement work. Search and see if you can find them, sorry I don't have any specific recollection of that info.
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Bruce Brown
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On our last coach we pulled out the 24" flat screen and replaced it with a 26" LCD flat panel. We measured the opening and kept waiting for a deal to come along on a proper sized TV. All I ended up doing was adding a brace for a swing arm to attach to - no other modifications were required.
It was like this:
(not our old coach but one like it)
it was like this when we traded:
Not only was the picture a lot better, the LCD was 56 lbs lighter than the TV that came out, and believe me, that was noticeable when driving down the bad roads.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
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adondo
Pasco, Washington
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Here's how I did it:
LCD TV project
Well, those dirty birds!! Village photos removed all my explanation text!! 
Anyway, (sigh) I used 1/4’’ aluminum plate. The piano hinge is riveted onto the plate. The little aluminum piece with screws is a brace piece to make sure the front oak trim doesn’t let go, since the TV’s weight is on it.
The little ‘’pin’’ is a cut off 3’’ sheetrock screw. (Drive it in, cut the end off and file it down) When the TV ‘’door’’ is closed, the pin mates with a hole in the plate. That prevents up and down torque against the hinge side when the TV is closed.
The little ‘’Jeep hood’’ type latches hold it rattle-proof tight when traveling.
The TV set itself is attached directly to the mounting plate with 4mm diameter x 0.75 thread pitch metric screws. You’ll need whatever length for your own application.
I also mounted a 17’’ LCD in the stateroom. I used a 3’’ hole saw to create strategic vent holes in the plate. The front 26’’ set has venting in the sides, not the back, so none were needed.
Both TV’s have been mounted this way for over a year now. The cabinet space behind is very handy. I keep my laptop and its storage bag in the front cabinet, bed linens in the stateroom cabinet. The old tube TV sets leave a lot of cabinet space behind!
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Carvin Marvin
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I just put a 32 lcd in my 02 southwind. As dbbls says heat could be a problem. I left vent slots at the top of mine and will install a 6" silent thermal fan as soon as it arrives. A lot of work but do-able and worth the picture improvement.
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J Walker
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Why is heat more of a problem with LCD than CRT sets mounted in the same enclosure?
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Ames
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Classic Coach Works go to electronics for pictures similar to ours.
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TRaymond
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All I did was enclose the open box with 3/4" plywood when I took the monster 27" TV out, installed an access door for the electrical plug and cable. Then installed a universal mount on the plywood (covered with wall paper to match), hung a 26" LCD there (only 4.5 inches thin). Looks great and what a difference in picture quality and no circulation issues. If I have to travel over any "washboard" interstate highways again (like I90 in the state of IL) I can take it down from the mount in a matter of minutes and lay it on the bed.
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jjackflash
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Carvin Marvin wrote:I just put a 32 lcd in my 02 southwind. As dbbls says heat could be a problem. I left vent slots at the top of mine and will install a 6" silent thermal fan as soon as it arrives. A lot of work but do-able and worth the picture improvement.
If you notice, no vents and there are no fans behind the tv.
This a 32" flat screen in a 5th wheel trailer.The three black squares are speakers.Vent below is for fireplace.
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