How to mount a TV in a Truck!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Seattleman92, Apr 30, 2016.

  1. Seattleman92

    Seattleman92 Bobtail Member

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    Anyways was just trying to be a considerate driver and show some people a very simple way to mount a TV in a truck. Hope someone will get some use of this! It's my first post and first how to video. I've only been driving for 2 years and I'm still learning the ins and outs of this trade. Thank you for viewing! :)
     
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  3. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    My truck has a TV mount but I've been without a TV for like two years. As long as I get a 4G connection or WiFi, I've been viewing Netflix on my phone. Netflix and xm radio are the best inventions ever lol.
     
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  4. racemaxx24

    racemaxx24 Heavy Load Member

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    I mounted a heavy duty arm mount to the cabinet which works good for a 24" but no bigger. However true to the Freightshaker name it finally rattled all the bolts out of the arm itself, on top of the vibration making the plastic end piece wear and sag... Guess I'll try to find one of these.
     
  5. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    Thanks a lot, that's a good idea
     
  6. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Doesn't take a genius to figure that out...,,,duh,buy a TV mount..........
     
  7. rearview

    rearview Medium Load Member

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    Got me a little 4 inch black and white. Just set it on the shelf adjust the rabbit ears, plug into the cigar lighter and nothing but fuzz. Curse you digital, curse you.
     
  8. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    Lol!...I used to have one of those with a built in radio...That was old school TV in the truck back then.

    A little Walmart 19 inch works ok now with the new digital stuff.
    I have a 32 to put in one of these days...
     
  9. melsno

    melsno Light Load Member

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    I was also looking for something like this i am concerned about those little screws holding up. With that much weight bouncing up and down. But i can settle for a 19 inch tv. Your solution is much better than most drivers on here who drill holes into their cab. I want my cab intact and rather not drill holes into my truck. I wonder if you can find a bigger plate so you can use the other lower screws would be perfect and future proof
     
  10. Seattleman92

    Seattleman92 Bobtail Member

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    The only reason I did this is because I am a company driver and I don't have the luxury of drilling holes into my wall.
     
  11. Seattleman92

    Seattleman92 Bobtail Member

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    Like I said in the video I've had it up for about to months now I've also taken the TV off to check if this any damage to the screws or the wall and it holding perfect.
     
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