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al_mers · 01-18-2015, 04:44 PM

Has anyone run a HDMI cable from the front of the coach back to the center TV?If so how was it done?
Al Mers
2007 Alante

shiggs68 · 01-18-2015, 04:58 PM

Have no experience running cable in a RV. However, the max HDMI cable length depending on the quality of cable is 16' or 49'. Longer then that requires what is called Active Cables or extenders. So cost is also a factor.

bdickson · 01-18-2015, 05:07 PM

Wireless HDMI is the way to go. Much easier than pulling cable.

al_mers · 01-18-2015, 05:46 PM

Bruce,
Wireless was my first thought, but then I read comments from other RVers that several of the electronics in coaches caused interference IE: cell phones, remotes and microwaves.
Al

rhusak · 01-18-2015, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdickson

Wireless HDMI is the way to go. Much easier than pulling cable.

COACH..

Hi All..
I am using a Direct TV Wireless Genie from home... Installed a Trav'ler last year and use this to get HD and DVR on all 4 of my TV's. Works very well..
Takes me about 15 minutes to take my 3 remote Genies and the main genie unit and the Router device out of the house and into the coach.
Ron

rhusak · 01-18-2015, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al_mers

Bruce,
Wireless was my first thought, but then I read comments from other RVers that several of the electronics in coaches caused interference IE: cell phones, remotes and microwaves.
Al

I have no interference issue at all..
Ron

Cobra1 · 01-19-2015, 05:10 AM

I ran two HDMI cables, on to outside and the other to main living room TV. One was 35' and the other was 40'. The short one was run down the front widow passenger's side window pillar and under the coach with the rest of the wiring and then up to the outside TV. A great afternoon project. The other was run from the front overhead cabinet down the in ceiling AC duct down to mid coach then over and down to TVS that is mounted on a wall mid coach. This run is not for the faint of heart and took several days of planning, measuring, beer drinking and self reflection to complete. That was two years ago and no problems. A splitter from the sat gives a perfect picture to both sets. The other 3 TVs just get the regular cable hookup. Wireless HDMI would be easier but was not an option I had at the time. Would I do it again? Probably depends on how much cold beer is available.......