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HarrysRV · 01-30-2016, 07:52 AM

We have a 2009 Dutchstar 4055 with a 52" hdtv in the living area. Has anyone replaced one like this? If it is on a cantalever it will be a snap, but I don't think it is. You cannot access from the bottom or top. Taking off the narrow side panel shouldn't be difficult but I do not think I'll be able to reach that far inside. The bathroom is on the other side but I am hesisitant in cutting a hole in the wall. Any suggestions? Thanks..

andyh · 01-30-2016, 06:18 PM

The access to the TV is from the equipment cabinet above. You will have to remove the bottom at least from the left cabinet. The TV is held by two hex head bolts. You will need a long socket extension for removing them.

HarrysRV · 01-31-2016, 05:36 AM

Andy, thank you so much. It looked like they built the coach around the tv. Is that two long bolts that holds hold the tv on then the whole bracket comes off as well? Did you use the same bracket for the new tv? Is it a 3/8" socket? You saved me a lot of work. Thanks again.

andyh · 01-31-2016, 06:25 AM

Fortunately I never had to replace the TV. The pictures were taken in the factory during the build.
I believe the socket size is 5/16 for the 3/8 bolts. You will need s helper holding the tv against the wall while removing the 2 long bolts. Once those are out the tv would slide out.
I am not sure if you can re-use the same brackets with the new tv. It was custom designed to fit that model. As you can see the tv portion surrounds the tv case and fits the curvature of the back. Call Newmar to see if they have a replacement bracket for a recent model TV.

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HarrysRV · 02-01-2016, 04:56 AM

I will call Newmar today to see what they recommend. We did get the old tv out, definately need two people. Everything you said was totally accurate. Thanks again.