2500RL New and improved TV mount

[riven1950]

We recently inquired about anyone who had changed out their stock TV mount ( 10" extension ) for a longer one that actually works as it should. We got no direct response other than buy one and stick it up so we decided to go for it.

First one we ordered was really heavy duty but dual arm and would not work. The one we installed is a single arm 25" extension and works great.

You can now actually watch TV from both recliners without a problem. You can move it closer to you, farther away if you want, basically any position, and also adjust the vertical angle about 15%.

It will be secured by a strap of fabric my wife uses to make grocery bags and the strap will be held with velcro. We are installing short pieces of pool noodle on each side in the back to keep it from wiggling around when tied down.

Don't know if I can attach pics or not, but will try.

Very pleased with the outcome. Obviously the GD folks never tried to actually watch the TV.

 

[brucedunning]

I really like how your new mount provides much better viewing angles for the TV. The backing for the mount seems substantial but I guess there is a lot of pressure when the TV mount is fully extended.

 

[riven1950]

pressure not too bad

I really like how your new mount provides much better viewing angles for the TV. The backing for the mount seems substantial but I guess there is a lot of pressure when the TV mount is fully extended.

Not a lot on pressure on the mount. Of course more when fully extended. We took the control panel off and that's when we discovered the nice storage space behind the TV

We were careful to attach our backer board for the mount fully to the original GD plywood support and made the backer larger in order to spread out the pressure / weight.

TV is pretty light and should not be a problem unless we forget to retract it when moving.

 

[brucedunning]

Not a lot on pressure on the mount. Of course more when fully extended. We took the control panel off and that's when we discovered the nice storage space behind the TV

We were careful to attach our backer board for the mount fully to the original GD plywood support and made the backer larger in order to spread out the pressure / weight.

TV is pretty light and should not be a problem unless we forget to retract it when moving.

What actual mount did you purchase?

 

[riven1950]

here is the one we ordered. Hopefully the link will work.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/236306572

Our biggest problem with the original was trying to view from the recliner closest to the door. After installing we realized it makes viewing from all locations much better.

 

[brucedunning]

here is the one we ordered. Hopefully the link will work.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/236306572

Our biggest problem with the original was trying to view from the recliner closest to the door. After installing we realized it makes viewing from all locations much better.

Thanks for the link. I could not see a locking mechanism on the mount for travel. Does it have one?

 

[riven1950]

we made our own " locking mechanism "

Thanks for the link. I could not see a locking mechanism on the mount for travel. Does it have one?

No it doesn't come with one. That is why we installed 2 sections of pool noodles to hold it firm. My wife made two straps that are installed in a X pattern. They are on the front and hold the TV snugly against the pool noodles. Pretty solid actually. The straps are held by velcro and can quickly be removed / reinstalled.

BTW I think our original mount had no lock either. Only thing securing it was a magnet.

 

[brucedunning]

No it doesn't come with one. That is why we installed 2 sections of pool noodles to hold it firm. My wife made two straps that are installed in a X pattern. They are on the front and hold the TV snugly against the pool noodles. Pretty solid actually. The straps are held by velcro and can quickly be removed / reinstalled.

BTW I think our original mount had no lock either. Only thing securing it was a magnet.

That confirms what I saw as it didn't look like it had a lock. Sounds like you have come up with a creative way to secure it.

BTW, the original mount that we are currently using does come with a lock. Actually I can't imagine that GD would sell a mount that would not have a lock as it is essential for travel.

 

[SJMaye]

We recently inquired about anyone who had changed out their stock TV mount ( 10" extension ) for a longer one that actually works as it should. We got no direct response other than buy one and stick it up so we decided to go for it.

First one we ordered was really heavy duty but dual arm and would not work. The one we installed is a single arm 25" extension and works great.

You can now actually watch TV from both recliners without a problem. You can move it closer to you, farther away if you want, basically any position, and also adjust the vertical angle about 15%.

It will be secured by a strap of fabric my wife uses to make grocery bags and the strap will be held with velcro. We are installing short pieces of pool noodle on each side in the back to keep it from wiggling around when tied down.

Don't know if I can attach pics or not, but will try.

Very pleased with the outcome. Obviously the GD folks never tried to actually watch the TV.

You are on the same track as I am. Our first trip out it was evident the OEM mount as installed did not provide a good viewing angle for the recliners.

My question- Could the original mount be remounted in reverse to swing like your new one?

 

[riven1950]

You are on the same track as I am. Our first trip out it was evident the OEM mount as installed did not provide a good viewing angle for the recliners.

My question- Could the original mount be remounted in reverse to swing like your new one?

In my opinion it would not work. Problem is it doesn't extend far enough out to give proper flexibility.. with the original the TV scraped the cabinet even when fully extended.

 

[brucedunning]

In my opinion it would not work. Problem is it doesn't extend far enough out to give proper flexibility.. with the original the TV scraped the cabinet even when fully extended.

I would be of the same opinion and think that it would not work.

 

[toulouse]

great, I will copy you.

 

[riven1950]

If anyone is doing something similar and wants to see my wifes strap design let me know and I will post a picture. We installed the straps a few weeks after the new mount so no pics were taken. Basically two black straps made out of material used for straps on a cloth grocery bag. Stick on velcro on the cabinet. Velcro sewed to ends of straps. Easy to install / remove and don't take up much space.

 

[brucedunning]

If anyone is doing something similar and wants to see my wifes strap design let me know and I will post a picture. We installed the straps a few weeks after the new mount so no pics were taken. Basically two black straps made out of material used for straps on a cloth grocery bag. Stick on velcro on the cabinet. Velcro sewed to ends of straps. Easy to install / remove and don't take up much space.

I'm one person who would like to see this. Could you post some photos? Thanks.

 

[riven1950]

brucedunning......

Haven't forgotten about adding the pictures. Just got out of the hospital and getting things back to "normal".

Will get them in next couple of days.

TR

 

[brucedunning]

brucedunning......

Haven't forgotten about adding the pictures. Just got out of the hospital and getting things back to "normal".

Will get them in next couple of days.

TR

I hope your hospital visit was not serious and that you are okay. Looking forward to seeing the photos when you find the time. No rush.

 

[riven1950]

Here is a picture of the straps my wife made for the new tv mount installation. Velcro is sewn on the end of the straps. We used velcro with an adhesive backing to attach to the cabinet. This along with the pool noodles pieces ( previous pictures ) allows you to pull the straps snug. Have some health issues and haven't been able to test in real life but I think it will work great. Straps easy to remove and store.

 

[brucedunning]

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Here is a picture of the straps my wife made for the new tv mount installation. Velcro is sewn on the end of the straps. We used velcro with an adhesive backing to attach to the cabinet. This along with the pool noodles pieces ( previous pictures ) allows you to pull the straps snug. Have some health issues and haven't been able to test in real life but I think it will work great. Straps easy to remove and store.

It looks quite nice and should work like a charm. Well done.

By the way, how did your hospital visit go? Hope you are doing well.

 

[SJMaye]

In my opinion it would not work. Problem is it doesn't extend far enough out to give proper flexibility.. with the original the TV scraped the cabinet even when fully extended.

I finally spent some time in the trailer and see what you mean. The original arm is simply too short to reverse. It is too short even in its current orientation. I still need to mount a TV in the bedroom. Other than being too short for this I wonder about using the old mount in the bedroom while I replace the other with the one you have here?

 

[Toy4Rick]

Hey all,

I used the same mount and cloth straps as noted here, couldn't be happier

Found the backer board behind the TV was not enough for the new mounting plate so I also added a larger backer board, one where I could get 4 bolts into the older backer board and long enough to the right so the new TV mount plate had a solid mounting surface, where I also used 4 bolts through and through...

For the straps, the wife sewed some velcro on each end, I attach the velcro to the inside trim of the RV frame using sticky velcro, so little pressure is on the TV during travel this is more than enough support

The other thing I really like about this mount is getting just a few degrees of tilt to the TV, more more looking up at a flat TV

Here is a couple pics

Enjoy
Rick

Walmart mount
https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/236306572

Cloth Strap
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085TCS5KG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details