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Bounder4rfun · 03-10-2011, 07:49 AM

I have followed others in replacing the old TVs with HD flatscreens, but have not seen how the tv is latched down for travel. I want to use the tilt and swivel out properties of the mount, but when the unit is pushed in to meet the cabinet I need to secure it for travel. Any solutions??
Thanks, Roger

pcurt23 · 03-10-2011, 03:56 PM

My rear tv is held closed with a latch like this one

Woodworker.com: Amerock ELBOW CATCH-ZINC PLATED

You also might consider a Velcro strap across the tv when traveling.

pcurt Bounder 38v

Bounder4rfun · 03-10-2011, 07:21 PM

pcurt, thanks, this is just what i was looking for.

1ciderdog · 03-10-2011, 09:46 PM

I have two adjustable web straps attached to the frame behind the TV. These strapes go across the front of the TV and I put tension on those straps to help hold the TV in a stable position when the TV is all the way back in the cabinet. I also put a foam pad under the TV before taking up the tension on the straps. I'm not comfortable that this is the best solution but it does keep the TV from bouncing around.

H. Miller · 03-11-2011, 07:03 AM

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Rather than all this "engineering" why not use an articulating arm mount that has a built-in latch?
Try www.americanrvcompany.com and then look for Max-Q TVS-3007 mount. There were several...........
It's a "spring pin" mechanism with a small chain/string hanging down and used to unlatch.