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My LCD TV Replacement
At end of warranty plus two months, both OEM RCA TVs in our Dolphin died within three weeks of each other. The 20" TV in the bedroom was replaced with a spare CRT unit we had-no big deal. The big 114 pound front TV was another matter. It was really built in. A National tech called me (just weeks before they went bankrupt) to talk me through the removal procedure. We got a Sanyo LCD as a replacement.
Here is a view of the dead RCA and its replacement. The Sanyo is a 26", only 1" less than the RCA, but not as high due to the wide screen format.
This is the cavity after the RCA came out...
The back of the cap is now insulated and the fascia is back on. Fortunately, the old TV had a flat screen, so no mods to the cabinetry.
Fabricated TV mount. I elected not to use swivel or articulated mounts due to vibration.
Mount installed. Surge protector added in back.
TV in place. I have it angled down a bit more than stock so the viewing angle is right while seated.
This is as much as I could accomplish in three days of reasonable Denver winter weather. I still have to finish the visible inside of the cavity and plan to install a subwoofer and powered speakers in the space behind the TV.
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12-20-2007, 05:50 AM
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<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Looks great !!</span> 
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12-20-2007, 05:51 AM
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Very nice job. I have the identical setup on my Seabreeze, and have been contemplating the same change out. These pictures wil go into my computer for future reference. Please keep us informed of any future changes.
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12-20-2007, 08:18 AM
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A nice neat install. You will enjoy the LCD HDTV very much.
Joe
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12-20-2007, 09:50 AM
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two2go,
The install looks sturdy and long lasting. The install looks pretty much air tight. Is there any concern about heat build up behind the TV?
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12-20-2007, 11:54 AM
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two2go; How do you remove the fascia? Does the TV slide out once the fascia and mount bolts are removed?
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12-20-2007, 12:12 PM
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Nice job and you saved a lot of money over what a dealer would charge. As a bonus, I'd bet you did not scratch or dent anything.
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12-20-2007, 12:20 PM
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I see no problem with heat. The new TV uses lots less wattage than the fossil-tube did. The cavity is pretty much empty now and the original vents are still in place, so the air should circulate adequately. In fact, there is a gap around the sides also. If anyone wonders, I looked at 32" TVs, but even the slimmest of them was a bit too wide to fit inside the space without more major rework, and I didn't want the TV to project out into the room any more than the cabinet already does. I hit my head enough on it.
I just drove the coach back to storage today, and the TV sits solid with no rattles.
I will PM anyone about how to remove the fascia and old TV. It's a bit involved.
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12-21-2007, 03:34 AM
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You did a good job. Now I know how I will do mine. Although my rv is only a year old it has the older style tvs. So gonna have to convert them before 2009.
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12-21-2007, 06:10 AM
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An artical in USNews claims plasma tv's use 3 times the power and LCD 75% MORE power than the old picture tube type. (Just for those who need the boob tube while dry camping).
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12-21-2007, 09:02 AM
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Plasma looks like it is dying a slow death. Heavy, power hungry and expensive to build. You see a lot of sales on plazma sets and it might be a good choice for a bedroom where it would not be used extensively and could knock the chill out of the air. Plasma still has better black level than LCD but LCD is really catching up quickly.
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Quote:
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.... Although my rv is only a year old it has the older style tvs. So gonna have to convert them before 2009.
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why replace your TV's when you can get the converter box for much MUCH cheaper, if you are worried about running both TV's just put the box in front of the antenna switch box, it will work fine there !!! 
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01-12-2008, 06:47 PM
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The plasma TVs have a problem that will not mix well with MHs. They do not like vibration nor do they like temperature swings. If you are going to do a replacement, stay with the LCDs.
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01-13-2008, 04:15 PM
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The plasma TVs have a problem that will not mix well with MHs. They do not like vibration nor do they like temperature swings. If you are going to do a replacement, stay with the LCDs.
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That's a good point Dave and plasmas should not be used in an RV. They are also a lot heavier than a LCD which presents mounting dangers.
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