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429CV23 · 07-09-2016, 05:24 PM

Hey All
I'm going to install a stereo in one of my storage bins/compartments. I'll use a piece of 3/4" oak as a base, which will also drop the stereo mount just about even with the top of the compartment. Stereo will be mounted in an underdash stereo housing.

However, on my coach (1997 Newmar Mountain Aire 3757), it looks like there is a thin piece of sheet metal with a covering at the top of the compartment. I assume there should be at least 3/4" wood flooring above that. 2" wood screws will not reach anything solid enough to mount the base, even without going through the base.

Anyone know approx how much space is generally between the compartment top and the subfloor? I don't want to get screws that are so long they go all the way through.

Thanks!

mel s · 07-10-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 429CV23

Hey All
I'm going to install a stereo in one of my storage bins/compartments. I'll use a piece of 3/4" oak as a base, which will also drop the stereo mount just about even with the top of the compartment. Stereo will be mounted in an underdash stereo housing.
However, on my coach (1997 Newmar Mountain Aire 3757), it looks like there is a thin piece of sheet metal with a covering at the top of the compartment. I assume there should be at least 3/4" wood flooring above that. 2" wood screws will not reach anything solid enough to mount the base, even without going through the base.
Anyone know approx how much space is generally between the compartment top and the subfloor? I don't want to get screws that are so long they go all the way through.
Thanks!

429CV23
To measure that space on your Newmar drill a small hole in the ceiling material, insert a piece of clothes hanger wire into the hole, push it up until it hits the sub-floor, mark it there, pull it out and use a ruler to measure from the top end of the wire the mark.
(On my Safari it measures 1-3/4 inch... and the sub-flooring is 3/4 of an inch thick).
Mel
'96 Safari

429CV23 · 07-24-2016, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the suggestion Mel, worked well! I had 2 3/4" near the outside of the compartment, but towards the back of the compartment the cavity went right up the the underside of the furnace, about 6" above.
I used 4" wood screws and thin walled tubing as a standoff for the outer mounts, and toggle bolts for the back mounts.
Has worked great the couple of weekends we've had her out since the install.

"007" · 07-24-2016, 07:53 PM

If you have a couple of pictures we can add your thread to QT's # 3 so others can follow your idea.

TechWriter · 07-25-2016, 07:47 AM

Ventilation?

"007" · 07-25-2016, 10:46 PM

Ventilation should not be a problem. The compartment will be open when he uses it.

429CV23 · 07-27-2016, 10:18 AM

Here's a pic of the stereo installed. I'm using a pair of Vidsonix speakers I had used as rear surround speakers before upgrading. They sound great, and can be turned towards your outside hangout space if it doesn't happen to fall right in front of the compartment. I could also run extended wires and pull the speakers out into the area if needed.