Mounting a Flatscreen TV in the truck

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  1. Terry Jensen

    Terry Jensen Bobtail Member

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    Seen that done, its a great place to put it. Out of the way good view from sleeper!
     
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  3. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    I was thinking of just hanging mine from a strap that is wrapped around the upper bunk. Then no holes need to be drilled and minimal mounting hardware.

    Use the VESA holes, maybe one part of a mounting bracket, to secure hooks or eye bolts to the tv, holes or bracket, then hang it securely from the strap around the upper bunk.

    Maybe use springs to hang it and something behind it to cushion the ride when it would be prone to bouncing around. Then, in theory, it could bounce softly from the springs or swing back into the cushion between it and the side wall.

    Just thoughts and theories at this point as I have not yet implemented it but that's the direction I am thinking of going.

    Stay Safe,
    MD
     
  4. GiantBeard

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    Or, you know, you can just vividly hallucinate an alternate reality for hours at a time.

    Its this incredible meditation technique. Been around for thousands of years.

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  5. MidWest_MacDaddy

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    Next thing you will be telling us is no one needs a GPS if we just buy an Atlas... :D

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  6. Link407

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    My setup with a 26". I fold in into the cubby to hold it stable while driving. My last 2 ripped the back off the tv while it was left folded out. Had the same setup in my old pro star I had.
    I also have dish network with the hopper so I get fish anywhere on my laptop and just plug to the tv. Get every channel I get at home.
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  7. americanmadetrucker

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  8. Link407

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    I got it all at Walmart. It should work you just might need something to hold it when it's folded in to keep it from swinging out. And I just got some smaller screws with deep thread and drilled the plastic fist and screwed them in with washers. This is how I drive with it to keep it from bouncing to much and ripping the back off again. image.jpg
     
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  9. americanmadetrucker

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    Sweet. Thank you. I'll look into that asap. Good deal.You Bob tail members are alright. I dont listen to what joseph1135 says. He's sometimes wrong. He'll never admit though. Thank you link. Happy new year.
     
  10. Link407

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    No problem. Just because I'm a bob tail member don't mean I ain't been doing this awhile haha. Been driving since 07 Just found this forum
     
  11. MayhemTrucking

    MayhemTrucking Heavy Load Member

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    Here's how I have my 32" mounted in a 2016 prostar. I over killed the secure ment but that sob doesn't move bounce or vibrate. Mount is a ceiling hang down style mount off amazon. And a tv strap from walmart. Then a couple bungee straps. It is mounted to the back of the truck wall as well.

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