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ctpres · 04-15-2013, 05:09 PM

Ready to replace the 26 inch LCD with bigger size. Did you install one you now think is oversized for viewing area?

FlyingDiver · 04-15-2013, 05:35 PM

No such thing.

Scarab0088 · 04-15-2013, 05:40 PM

Ah, yep...believe it or not. But, not for the reason you might think.

I replaced the original 24" in the main room with a 42". It seemed to fit the space, but I found out that when stowed (I changed from a fixed mount to an articulated arm for better viewing from the dinette), it stuck out past the corner of the wall it was hanging on. This little bit blocked some of the hallway to the rear of the RV.

That was NOT a good thing, because it could accidently get hit by one of us, while driving - yes, we get up from our seats while driving...but don't tell anyone

I went down to a 40" that also had a smaller case and it fit much better.

For pics, see post 2 and 36 here:
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f121/outl...es-149108.html

Bigger isn't always better...but usually it is

Safe travels

RedWing Nut · 04-15-2013, 06:04 PM

I put a 32" Vizio on a cabinet opposite the couch. A 28" would have been plenty. I don't have any plans to replace it.

ctpres · 04-16-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarab0088

Ah, yep...believe it or not. But, not for the reason you might think.Safe travels

Good point! I just changed my shopping list to a double arm articulating mount. The 42" 3D on sale at Walmart for $398 is still on the list.

RedWing Nut · 04-16-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ctpres

Good point! I just changed my shopping list to a double arm articulating mount. The 42" 3D on sale at Walmart for $398 is still on the list.

Wall Mounts

Here is a very good website with almost any available option for tv mounts.

reubenray · 04-16-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingDiver

No such thing.

+1

I have trying to figure out a way to use my spare projector and 92" screen. The biggest huddle is getting past the DW.

Wayne M · 04-16-2013, 08:43 AM

Chuck,
Our 2008 has the middle of the coach position for the television. The OEM was 30" and weighed 117 pounds. Unfortunately nothing can stick out past the end of the built-in 36" and a few 16ths of an inch cabinet opening because the slide clears the area by about 2 inches.

So, with many trips to different stores I actually found a Panasonic that was 36" wide and a 36" viewing area (as measured diagonally - typical). I had to modify a mounting area and I used a full articulating tv mount. When we stop, I unstrap it, pull it forward, and when departing push it back into its hole for travel. I have to pull it forward because the speakers are on the bottom instead of projecting out the front frame. That is what gives it the dimensions I spoke about.

Anything is possible, it is just a matter of thinking it through and figuring out your best method. I once saw a 5th wheel where they mounted the TV on a full articulating arm right at the corner of the hall from the kitchen, up the short steps to the bed room. When it was stored it was flat against the hall wall. When being viewed it was swung around out of the way of the hall and could be viewed from the living room and kitchen.

Happy trails.

wincrasher · 04-16-2013, 09:00 AM

If it can give you a mild sunburn, then it's about big enough. Why get pale when you go camping?

Redman07 · 04-24-2013, 01:00 PM

One other thing to keep in mind. If you have an extented warranty or service plan, check to see what they will cover. One that I was looking would cover up to 40" TVs, but not 42".

ctpres · 04-25-2013, 06:34 AM

OP here. And done - decided on 39 inch with double articulating arm mount. With sound bar and wireless sub, component switcher, cables and misc hardware this is going to be a near $1,000 project. In a week or so I will post project in Mods. Stumbling block right now is how to get HDMI cables thru or around steel bulkhead used to hang front cabinets.

Triker56 · 04-25-2013, 07:52 AM

I had a 32" LCD 6' across from the couch and replaced it with a 46" LED 3D Smart Samsung.
That is a better size for being 6' from the screen.
And I can now see those lug nuts roll on the ground at those NASCAR pit stops. 32" only could see them come off the wheel.

So bigger then 46" for me would be too much. I would have to turn my head side to side to see the whole screen with a bigger one.

Scarab0088 · 04-25-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ctpres

OP here. And done - decided on 39 inch with double articulating arm mount. With sound bar and wireless sub, component switcher, cables and misc hardware this is going to be a near $1,000 project. In a week or so I will post project in Mods. Stumbling block right now is how to get HDMI cables thru or around steel bulkhead used to hang front cabinets.

Congrats! What path do you intend for the HDMI cable run?

I believe the TV wall in your Daybreak is similar to the Outlaw's, so see post #46 here about what I did for running cables: http://www.irv2.com/forums/f121/outl...-149108-4.html

In the future I will use the cable run to bring TV audio back to the dash stereo.

The steel bulkhead holding up the A/V cabinet can be bypassed easily by going under it, once you pull down the fascia board. Once the fascia is back-up everything is hidden.

Best Luck