BettyH42 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 We are wondering if anyone has mounted LED LCD flat screen TV's hinged so that they store against the ceiling (face up) while traveling (and to gain access to old front TV enclosure for additional storage)? For bedroom, we are thinking of mounting a smaller LED TV on the ceiling, near the head of the bed, in some fashion, so that we can lay in bed and look up without bending our necks to look over our toes to see the screen. I can envision mounting arrangements that could store the TV for traveling facing up or facing down, then pivoting (very slightly for the face down setup) for optimum viewing angle. Thinking of a small unit, 20" or less, but wondering if that would unduly stress the screen? Has anyone gone down this path? We welcome any thoughts/suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 I have had a lcd tv mounted under the cabinet over my bed for years and thousands of miles. Last summer I upgraded to a led lcd for less current draw. The only tvs that don't travel well laying flat is the plasma tv. My front tv is a 40 inch led lcd Samsung which is 1.2 inches thick and is hinged at the top with gas struts to hold it up when accessing the compartment behind it. It travels in the viewing position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Yes, did just that on our coach. Photos here: http://s588.photobuc...s321/dgwolfe10/ Photos 14 and 15. Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Brett, I hope you don't mind, but I sent your pictures to a friend that also has a Foretravel close to the same year as yours. He is replacing the TV at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Herman, If he has a Foretravel, he is probably already on the ForeForum. More detailed information is posted there: http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=9618.msg42909#msg42909 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BettyH42 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Brett, Thanks for your comments. Do you have any pics from the side or could you describe your mounting/swinging mechanism. I may want to adapt rather than "invent the wheel"! Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Betty, This is a write-up of what I did. It is on the Foretravel Forum-- don't know if you can access it without joining the group or not. If not, it is free and no junk mail received from it: http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=9618.msg42909#msg42909 Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossfactor Report post Posted March 30, 2012 Brett sent your photos to my brother in law hope you don't mind Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted March 30, 2012 Brett, Is that a standard window cam lock you have to secure your TV up and locked when in transit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted March 30, 2012 Herman, No, I used a HD barrel bolt into a steel plate on the TV enclosure frame. And the barrel bolt is into a tapped overhead frame member of the coach with four screws. Brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
