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Keyair · 12-13-2011, 02:47 PM

LOL, its lower on the priority list, but here is the plan....

The small Magnavox, I already have a small VESA mount, and it will be in the bedroom mounted where I had it leaning in the pic, albut about 3" higher, just below the light switches.
Good thing about this TV is that its transformer takes normal 110V and stepsit down... the actual TV input is 12v DC! So we could, in theory use in when boondocking off the batteries!

The Samsung TV will be on a modified arm wall mount just behind the cockpit passenger seat. This will allow me to have it right behind the passenger seat, facing rearward. At 45deg, and flat against the bodyside window for viewing whilst sitting on the sofa..

Both TV's will be on a drop in pin for removal when the AS is stored.

Keyair · 12-13-2011, 02:56 PM

Oh....
My Powerprobe 3 is ordered and on it way...
And...
I got a deal on a Powerprobe ECT2000, short circuit tracer... so that will be with me soon too!

Need them to trace these Airstream wires... fuse blows evey time I replace it! Its the fuse that feeds the horn, radio, and 12v accessories....
Already found a piece of silver foil jammed down inside the passenger side 12V cigar lighter receptical... I bet that did not help!

I think when the Britsh Motor Industry was on its way down... they all left the UK, and went to work at Airstream!

alfalsetto · 12-13-2011, 08:10 PM

I like to see how you installed the TV in your Airstream. If you can send me some thing on how you did it. "??????"

crazeevw · 12-14-2011, 06:49 PM

I'm actually considering installing a flat screen, similar in size to larger one that Keyair has posted. Would love to install it at ceiling in driver's area, and have a motorized arm to drop it down to watch, rotate it back when not in use.
Since the roof can obviously hold 2 100lb roof A/C units, I'm thinking that tv wouldn't hurt.....
Anyone know otherwise?
Thanks, Derek

navyspook · 12-15-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by crazeevw

I'm actually considering installing a flat screen, similar in size to larger one that Keyair has posted. Would love to install it at ceiling in driver's area, and have a motorized arm to drop it down to watch, rotate it back when not in use.
Since the roof can obviously hold 2 100lb roof A/C units, I'm thinking that tv wouldn't hurt.....
Anyone know otherwise?
Thanks, Derek

Derek,

I saw a mount on Cooperative Motor Works (The Co-op) like you described I think.

Not sure how he did it, but it's in one of the pictures on his site and he's not too far from you...Orlando area.

Bill

Keyair · 12-15-2011, 09:12 AM

As I posted on my thread...

Hey everyone...

Found these T10 bayonette bulbs on Ebay, and have bought a set for "Testing"...
10 x bulbs for $10.28 with free shipping... on sale. Sale ends in 10 hours, and bulbs ship from CA...
Thats a buck a bulb for a 20smd LED...
NOT tested them, or seen yet, but dont want to be accused of not sharing what I thought was a deal!

Here...
10x T10 W5W 194 168 Car White 20 SMD LED Side Light Bulb 12V US | eBay
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masseyfarm · 12-15-2011, 09:16 AM

Thanks Navy. Thats a great site!

I see they are now also into Airstream restoration.
Dave

Airstream

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Originally Posted by navyspook

Derek,

I saw a mount on Cooperative Motor Works (The Co-op) like you described I think.

Not sure how he did it, but it's in one of the pictures on his site and he's not too far from you...Orlando area.

Bill

masseyfarm · 12-15-2011, 10:54 AM

And then there is this.
http://liftmytv.com/FLP-310_flip-down_tv_lift.html

RV specific:

http://www.liftmytv.com/tvlifttimes/...-installations

Keyair · 12-15-2011, 01:06 PM

Nice!
But $2800... NOT inc the TV!

masseyfarm · 12-15-2011, 02:24 PM

You bought a motorhome and now your worried about $$$$$$?

That yacht has sailed.
We will wait on your new design that we can build from parts from HD or Lowes.
Dave

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Originally Posted by Keyair

Nice!
But $2800... NOT inc the TV!

crazeevw · 12-15-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by masseyfarm

And then there is this.
FLP-310 Flip-Down In-Ceiling TV Lift

RV specific:

Flip-Down Lifts: Recessed vs. Built-Down Installations | TV Lift Times

Ok Steve(Keyair), our resident 'handy-man' for Classic Motorhomes. $2700 is too pricey for as well, even if I did have the coin in my pocket. Plus, I really don't see this set-up working that well for our ceiling areas. I'll keep looking, gotta be something out there that works......
Thanks, Derek

Keyair · 12-15-2011, 07:27 PM

Thought about adding a thread for "Deals', but here seems a good place to post stuff we see/buy...

Go to your local LOWES, and pick up....
Crossform Wrench Set..
8 piece Metric or 8 piece SAE... No quibble Lifetime warrantee..
List is price is $79.99 per set..
On sale for $14.98 per set!
I got both sets... out the door, $33 with tax, here in CA.
Told my son in Az, and he grabbed a set at his local Lowes..
Just sharing the Holiday joy!

This is them...
Kobalt Crossform Wrench Sets | ToolGuyd

alfalsetto · 12-15-2011, 07:38 PM

At one time someone said that Kobalt was made by Snap-on. I don't know who told me but they did!!

crazeevw · 12-15-2011, 08:03 PM

hmmm, start work at 7am, Lowes opens at 6am, thinking I need to get outa bed earlier tomorrow morning!

streamquest · 12-16-2011, 12:20 AM

Unless Snap-on is producing in China, I doubt they have anything to do with either Lowe's or Kobalt. But really, (excluding ratchets from the discussion) how often have you been let down by a cheap or rusty old open end wrench?
If you are not a serious professional mechanic, purchasing tools for a lifetime, the "Craftsman" or less will probably get the nut off the bolt just as well.
..... Not to say that I won't completely retool with Snap-on if I hit the lottery, including the $20k tool box! Charly.

Keyair · 12-16-2011, 03:33 AM

They do not feel or look as well made as the X-Beam Craftsman wrenches that they resemble, nor are they as long... but at $15... I had to share the joy!

If I ever hit the lotto, I will buy 2 sets!

ScrapIrony-2 · 12-16-2011, 07:53 AM

You guys need to get out and watch the sunrise...this morning, my 'cosmetically challenged' moho and I(also cosmetically challenged) let the AZ sunrise take the chill off the air...got tools in the tool drawer, but a cup of coffee, a smoke, and another day on the road serve me better...
Derek, will be landing in Ajo today...

Mike Leary · 12-16-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ScrapIrony-2

will be landing in Ajo today...

We're at Shadow Ridge Park in Ajo, #13, stop by.

ScrapIrony-2 · 12-16-2011, 08:23 AM

MIKE, DEREK...well, they sound a lot alike...
Memory is supposed to be the second thing to go...I think...not sure...

navyspook · 12-16-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crazeevw

Ok Steve(Keyair), our resident 'handy-man' for Classic Motorhomes. $2700 is too pricey for as well, even if I did have the coin in my pocket. Plus, I really don't see this set-up working that well for our ceiling areas. I'll keep looking, gotta be something out there that works......
Thanks, Derek

That set up is perfect...except for the price and the unavoidable domestic riff it would cause. I'm already in trouble for watching too much TV in the Moho. "You mean you're going to come out here in the woods and watch TV?" I tried to explain that there are only so many Formula One races a year, but to no avail. Good thing she likes fast cars too.

Well, I'm off the Lowe's...