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RE: New LCD TV/DVD mount
How is it mounted to the cabinet side? Does the side of the cabinet need reenforcement to hold it all?
The cabinet side is 1/2" plywood (not particla board or 1/4" paneling), and it is the side that housed the factory TV shelf, so it was plenty secure for the bracket.
Below is the picture with the old TV setup. The cabinet side on the right now supports the new TV mount. With the TV mounted, there is next to no movement of the cabinet panel. The mounting plate is attached with 6 bolts, and nuts with locking washers. Very secure.
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/22502/2191436830044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
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Chuck Roder
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09/21/08 05:47pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: New LCD TV/DVD mount
Great Job!
Where did you get the swing arm?
Target wanted $100.00 for the mount. Got one for about $36.00 here:
MonoPrice.com
It's a real heavy duty mount. I could have probably gone with a smaller mount and been OK.
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Chuck Roder
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09/21/08 05:39pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: New LCD TV/DVD mount
Which brand? Just what I need in my Lance. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Gary & Susan
Labor Day weekend, Target had a sale. Got a "Trutech" 19" LCD TV/DVD for $269.00. It has a very good picture and an easy to use remote and setup menu.
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Chuck Roder
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09/21/08 05:36pm |
Tech Issues
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New LCD TV/DVD mount
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 21915301
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Chuck Roder
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09/21/08 12:40pm |
Travel Trailers
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New LCD TV/DVD mount
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/44012/2032348710044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/25890/2545999260044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
The swing arm allows the TV to go against the wall to view from the sofa, or into the corner to view from the bed. For travel, the TV swings out of the way for the bed slide to retract. I have a padded cover to go over the TV for travel, bumpers on the arm where it may contact the wall surfaces. A bungee cord on the back keeps it pulled tight to the slide frame for travel.
I added a cabinet door over the old TV shelf opening to make a cabinet. The door has a limited opening swing due to the ceiling light fixture, but it's still very usefull.
Post moved from TT Forum to Tech Issues Forum
Moderator - TT Forum
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Chuck Roder
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09/21/08 12:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Hard Slide
We had a Hybrid (tent ends), and now have a hard rear slide. I don't consider it a Hybrid, as the slide is not different than any other TT side slide.
Both have their pros and cons, as already listed in several post.
Some things to keep in mind:
1. Many more brands are offering the King bed version.
2. Our's is a power rear slide, so opening it at rest stops is not
an issue, as long a it's not raining.
3. I have not been able to find a slide topper large enough to fit
the bed slide, unless you have one custom made ($$$). This means
you will still need to make sure the top of the slide is clean of
debris and standing water before you bring it into the trailer.
Still easier to deal with than the wet canvas was on the Hybrid.
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Chuck Roder
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08/23/08 05:07pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Lite Weight Travel Trailers
Long Wheelbase (EXT) or standard? I6 or V8 engine? Rear gears? all this will play into the decision.
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Chuck Roder
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07/15/08 09:41pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Cool Mods
Added the "Cool" MOD myself.
http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/1423/2767240360044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
Fan is wired thru the wall and into the light fixture next to it.
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/4258/2610572280044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
Hi/Lo fan switch.
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Chuck Roder
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06/29/08 12:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Trailblazer and towing
We have the same truck, only with the 3.42 rear end. We started out towing a 22' Hybrid TT, we currently tow a 25' TT, which is approx 4700lbs. loaded. While it does a good job for what we currently tow, I am not sure I would feel comfortable towing anything longer or much heavier with it.
Just My .02
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Chuck Roder
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06/28/08 08:10pm |
Towing
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RE: Tire Temp?
Not long ago we had a flat on the trailer (curb side/ front tire). I never felt the trailer pulling any different. I was alerted by a passing car that we had a problem. I have no idea how long we drove with the rear curb side tire taking all the weight on that side of the trailer. On the next trip, we were about an hour out and made a pit stop. I did my walk around and found the rear curb side tire to be very Hot to the touch. I changed the tire and went on. At the campground I found the tire that was hot now had a large bubble on the side. I am guessing it was damaged by running over loaded when the other tire went flat.
I am not trying to be overly concerned with the tire temp, I just want to try and avoid problems if possible. I guess the best course of action is to be aware if the temp in one tire is very far off from the temp in all the other tires.
Thanks to all for the info.
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Chuck Roder
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06/21/08 10:28pm |
Towing
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Tire Temp?
I know the pressure will increase as the tire is driven and heats up, but what is considered a temp that is too high? I just added a tire pressure monitor system to my TT which also monitors the tire temp. On the first trip with the system, the temps got to 101/102 for a while. We are headed to TX in a couple of weeks and I want to know what temp to really be on the look out for.
I have not been able to find much info on the web, but did find this:
Below is a quote form the Bridgestone Commerical Truck web site
"While this is not set in stone: A very general rule of thumb is that a properly inflated/loaded tire, when up to operating temperature - one hour or more of operation - will typically run about 60 degrees F hotter than the ambient temperature. Anything above 200 degrees F could lead to tire degradation and you need to investigate for a problem.
Best regards, Tire Doctor"
What do you find is a "average" temp
Thanks in advance for any info.
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Chuck Roder
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06/20/08 11:39am |
Towing
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RE: Love it or Hate it Drawer Mod
Very nice job, and a good use of the space.
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Chuck Roder
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06/11/08 05:35pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Little Brakets With Pins To Hold Mini-blinds From Slapping
HD/Lowe's should have these. They usually come with all blinds to hold down if used on a door. They usually have replacment packs for sale (did when I worked for Lowe's)
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Chuck Roder
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06/05/08 05:53pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Exterior Storage Compartment Add Ons
I have thought about the same thing. I have found some things that looked like they would work (designed for a truck) but the prices was out of my line $500+ made in stainless steel. Some type of poly material would be fine, and a better $, but I have not found any.
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Chuck Roder
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06/03/08 07:50pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Chevy TrailBlazer towing mirrors
We use the McKesh on our TB. Never have been able to find any slip on mirrors (like the full sized Chevy & Ford trucks) to fit the TB mirrors.
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Chuck Roder
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06/03/08 07:45pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Not enough heat blowing in the back our TT.
With a trailer this size, you should not be having this problem. You said the vent in question is in the bathroom.:?
I am going to assume there is not a vent in the bunk area. I would also guess that your heat ducts run thru the cabinets, not under the floor.
Take a screw driver and remove the vent in the bathroom. Usually, the duct is 3"dia, but Forest River will sometimes use 1 1/2"dia duct in the bathroom, which lets less air flow from this vent.:( If you have the smaller duct, it may be routed to a larger rectangle shaped vent.
Which ever duct and vent size you have, make sure the duct is connected to the vent outlet.
If the vent outlet is round, and the duct is the same size as the vent (3"), and the parts are attached good, then try to trace the duct thru the cabinets and make sure it is not kinked or bent is such a way as to reduce the air flow.
I suspect that what you probably have is the smaller duct (1 1/2") in the bathroom, with two other larger sized (3") ducted vents in the rest of the trailer (one up front, and one mid ship). If this is the case, then you probable have the larger/oversized rec. shaped vent in the bathroom. Make sure the duct is attached to the vent outlet, and not just laying in the wall space. You may also want to make some type of plate to go on the back of the vent outlet to block most of the open space, and allow only room for the duct to flow air thur. This should help force more warm air into the bathroom.
Ont the other hand, I could be completely wrong about all of this, but it's worth a look anyway.:S
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Chuck Roder
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06/02/08 05:52pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Saf-Tee / Saf-TTE tire monitor
I want to give a Big Thanks to all of you who posted helpful informaton in the thread. It sure made this process easy.
Unlike most of you, I only tow a mid sized TT, but after having numerous tire problems on my last trailer ( lost two tires on one trip, a third six months later, all tires only two years old) and having one flat on the current trailer, I decided a pressure monitoring system was worth the $.
For those of you who might be wondering, I have checked both old and new trailer (fully loaded for a weeks vacation) on the truck scales. Both have been under the weight limit for the trailer, it's tire's and for the tow vehicle. The trailer never sits for longer than a month at a time without moving, and the tires are protected from the sun.
Here is my system installed:
http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/5514/2516179110044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
I made a mounting bracket that uses an existing screw in the dash panel trim.
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/24760/2578168450044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
Antenna mounted over "B" piller.
http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/40194/2143410620044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
Sensor mounted on trailer tire.
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Chuck Roder
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06/01/08 11:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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Added Cabinet
Our trailer had a closet with an open shelf on top. This allowed for a more open feel to the upper bunk, but this space usually ended up with stuff piled on it, looking messy and not feeling very open.
http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/8590/2749463310044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
I built this cabinet to give us some more closed off storage space. I tried to make it look as close as possible to the factory cabinets.
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/41530/2513916000044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
The new cabinet has a front area with a door, on the right side is a pocket for the bunk curtain to store into when not in use. Behind the closed area is a shelf section with plastic bins for the kids clothes. Behind the shelf area is an open space for the TV.
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/40876/2474938870044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/40707/2133943970044062658S425x425Q85.jpg
I got most fo the materials (Door and solid stock wood pieces) direct from Forest River.
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Chuck Roder
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05/26/08 08:18pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Saf-Tee / Saf-TTE tire monitor
After hearing that units were being shipped, I ordered mine on 5/13. UPS tracking says it should deliver tomorrow. Going to have my new tires mounted with long metal valve stems, and balanced. Should be ready for our trip to TX this summer.
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Chuck Roder
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05/19/08 06:55pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: How does a reg. car pull a trailer?Do you have any Pics?
Yes, they used something like that in the movie. The trailer hitch went on the dolly, then the dolly hooked to the car. They talk about it in the movie when he picks the trailer up from the shop that installed the hitch.
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Chuck Roder
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05/08/08 02:53pm |
Travel Trailers
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