Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-13-2010, 06:09 PM   #1
RGates
 
Randy Gates's Avatar
 
1968 20' Globetrotter
Thousand Oaks , California
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 124
Advice on mounting a TV - 1968

I have finished the refer vent cut-down and have been replacing and staining inner wooden panels. All exterior lights are replaced. Now I need your advice. I have a 19" Insignia flat screen and was thinking of mounting it flush to the wall. I do not think it will hold it during travel. Original idea of mounting it to Rt. side of upper cabinet end won't work-TV juts out-not stable. Is it just safer to sit it on a table and pack it in the car? Running out of options. Again, many thanks to you for responding with ideas.
Randy
Thousand Oaks,CA
Randy Gates is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2010, 07:21 PM   #2
4 Rivet Member
 
ddstech's Avatar
 
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Folsom , California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 468
Images: 4
TV mounting location.

Randy. I have a 67 globetrotter. I built a box in the cabinet that is wedged and attached to both sides of the cabinet. I plan on running a brace to the side wall as well. This box gives you a solid 3/4" backing for your TV mount to sink into and not come loose. The mount is a peerless found at many places. I tightned the assembly down and when pushed up against the cabinet it doesnt move during travel and I have stopped suddenly a few times so far. I also ran a outlet to the box so I can plug my TV and Playstation3 right in. The romex runs down the cabinet, behind the tub, and ties into the breaker box in the rear of the trailer. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. To me, this is the best spot in the globetrotter because wherever you sit, you can see the TV.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	TV1.JPG
Views:	162
Size:	71.0 KB
ID:	106766   Click image for larger version

Name:	TV2.JPG
Views:	173
Size:	69.2 KB
ID:	106767  

Click image for larger version

Name:	TV3.JPG
Views:	184
Size:	84.5 KB
ID:	106768  
ddstech is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2014, 11:22 PM   #3
New Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 4
What a great idea. I have a 68 and am willing to try this too. Let me know if you want to collaborate
LuciusLa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2014, 11:30 PM   #4
Rivet Master
 
J. Morgan's Avatar
 
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton , Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
Images: 11
I made a swing out on door hinges.

up.Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByAirstream Forums1400390876.129853.jpg
Views:	213
Size:	790.6 KB
ID:	212166

It is Rock solid.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......

J. Morgan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2014, 11:35 PM   #5
New Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 4
Sweet!
LuciusLa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2014, 11:37 PM   #6
New Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 4
We just started the restoration of our 1968 GT 20 foot. Do you have any idea where I can find floorplans I don't even have a manual
LuciusLa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2014, 11:39 PM   #7
Rivet Master
 
J. Morgan's Avatar
 
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton , Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
Images: 11
They used to have a lot of that stuff on the Airstream website until just a few days ago,,, now it is gone.

It is out there somewhere I am sure, I don't know where though.
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......

J. Morgan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2014, 11:54 PM   #8
3 Rivet Member
 
Spokane , Washington
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 126
Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan View Post
I made a swing out on door hinges.

up.Attachment 212166

It is Rock solid.
Not to hijack the thread but your interior is beautiful and very warm. You have anymore pics? What is the finish on the walls?
Shaggy1970 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-18-2014, 06:59 AM   #9
Rivet Master
 
J. Morgan's Avatar
 
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton , Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
Images: 11
Thank you!

We finished the inside entirely in 1/4" birch face plywood.Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByAirstream Forums1400417858.129352.jpg
Views:	349
Size:	795.6 KB
ID:	212189
Click image for larger version

Name:	ImageUploadedByAirstream Forums1400417915.185643.jpg
Views:	381
Size:	854.5 KB
ID:	212190
__________________
The fact that I am opinionated does not presuppose that I am wrong......

J. Morgan is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
1968


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
1968 Safari 22' :: 1968 Airstream Safari Darrengj Airstream Registry Discussions 1 02-09-2020 07:28 AM
1968 Airstream Safari 22 - Texas jhjarrett Airstream Classifieds 0 02-10-2014 10:56 AM
1968 Airstream Tradewind 24 - Oregon devbec1968 Airstream Classifieds 0 02-08-2014 02:32 PM
1966 Airstream Sovereign 30 - Georgia riess.a Airstream Classifieds 0 01-27-2014 06:25 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:19 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.