Need help picking a tv out.

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Bronco Billy, Dec 14, 2009.

  1. Bronco Billy

    Bronco Billy Bobtail Member

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    Ive been shopping for a tv awhile now and i cant seem to figure out what to go with. my biggest concern is durability(you all know how rough these roads can be) and price and easy install would come next. anyone have any ideas for me? Thanks.
     
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  3. jeepskate99

    jeepskate99 Road Train Member

    Flat panel? The durability in a truck would be suspect. Look for the sales at Wal-mart and grab something cheap.
     
  4. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    We have the flat screen Element 19" from Walmart. Bought an articulating mount for it and mounted it to the wall, then used a long piece of elastic, that we screwed into each side behind the tv. This elastic keeps it from swinging around while moving. The TV is holding up just fine, but the mount has to be tightened with an allen wrench every 1000 miles or so. LOL I think that mount actually takes a lot of the shock out of the bumps.

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  5. Kansas

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    I did the exact same thing in my truck, right down to the elastic too. Cept my tv came from Best Buy.
     
  6. Working Class Patriot

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    TV snob.......:biggrin_2559: :biggrin_25525:
     
  7. Kansas

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    ACtually, I was kinda feeling stupid after hearing somebody else got the same set up as I didnt for about $300 less :biggrin_25521:
     
  8. bullhaulerswife

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    I can send you a sympathy card if that would help! [​IMG]
     
  9. Kansas

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    I love cards, especially when they contain cash.:biggrin_255:
     
  10. sweezly1

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    i have flat panel and this is how they mounted it.
     
  11. bullhaulerswife

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    Must be a custom made mount? Never seen one like that before.
     
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