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11-08-2017, 09:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
Baltimore
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Replaced 28 Samsung with 32 Samsung
For those of you that might be interested, the Samsung UN32M5300AFXZA 32 TV works beautifully as a replacement for the 28 Samsung in most recent Airstream trailers. $250 off Amazon!
I wanted a larger TV without adjusting the mount in the living room and after careful measurements, determined that 32 was the largest size that I could fit as theres basically nothing on the market in between 32 and 40.
The SmartTV features such as Netflix is pretty nice too. The TV is a bit lighter as well. Energy use seems to be about the same.
Potential negative for some people is that theres no RCA audio out, just digital audio out. Another negative that can actually be a positive is the external 120v AC to DC transformer this makes me wonder if I could do a 12v DC to ~17v DC step up transformer and not have to use the inverter.
The swap was relatively straightforward. Flip safety tab, lift from mount, use drill to move the mounting bracket from old TV to new TV, put new TV up. The old power cable plugs straight into the transformer, so no need to pull it from the wall.
You may need:
* coax extension cable, as the antenna input is farther out
* HDMI L adapter in the opposite direction of the original TVs.
Sadly and hilariously, no one at the RV storage place wanted the old 28 TV. Amazing how quickly old electronics devalue.
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11-09-2017, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
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Looks great.
So what about the sound?
My rig uses the RCA audio out to drive the trailer audio speakers.
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11-09-2017, 06:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
Baltimore
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mythbuster88
Looks great.
So what about the sound?
My rig uses the RCA audio out to drive the trailer audio speakers.
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Thats one of the caveats I pointed out. The new TV doesnt have RCA out, it has a digital out. Looking at the old television, it looks like the RCA out was a modification, where they spliced it in internally,
It looks like an easy workaround - get a digital audio to RCA converter and power it using the TVs USB port.
https://www.amazon.com/Easyday-Digit...+converter+usb
In fact, Im ordering one of these and will report back as to how it works.
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11-09-2017, 07:01 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Palm Desert
, California
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 301
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wbrown
For those of you that might be interested, the Samsung UN32M5300AFXZA 32 TV works beautifully as a replacement for the 28 Samsung in most recent Airstream trailers. $250 off Amazon!
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We also bought a 32" to replace the 28" in our LR and moved the 28" to the BR to replace the 24".
Quote:
Originally Posted by wbrown
Sadly and hilariously, no one at the RV storage place wanted the old 28 TV.
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Same here. No one wanted the like new 24" LOL
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11-10-2017, 02:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 25' International
Ladysmith
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 37
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How did you get it off the wall??
We would love to do this, but have been unable to figure out how to get the mounted television off the wall.
Do tell, with specifics, please!
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11-10-2017, 03:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wbrown
Thats one of the caveats I pointed out. The new TV doesnt have RCA out, it has a digital out.
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I'd consider using the digital audio out into a sound bar located above or below the TV.
Most now have bluetooth, so you can also stream music from your phone too.
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11-10-2017, 11:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by llanderson64
We would love to do this, but have been unable to figure out how to get the mounted television off the wall.
Do tell, with specifics, please!
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A quote from WBROWN above
"...The swap was relatively straightforward. Flip safety tab, lift from mount, use drill to move the mounting bracket from old TV to new TV, put new TV up. The old power cable plugs straight into the transformer, so no need to pull it from the wall..."
Little metal thing=Safety tab.
Move it to the side and lift the TV off.
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11-11-2017, 05:55 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 25' International
Ladysmith
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 37
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Where is the safety tab?
I am sure I am missing something obvious, but can't figure out how to get the tv off the wall. Where is the safety tab?
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11-11-2017, 06:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by llanderson64
I am sure I am missing something obvious, but can't figure out how to get the tv off the wall. Where is the safety tab?
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Im heading to the RV storage place today to do some trip prep today and will take a picture and share here.
I havent gotten my TOSlink to RCA adapter yet, so installing it will have to wait.
I am having trouble figuring out how to release the mount for the rear TV to replace it with the old TV as I dont appear to have the strap everyone mentions. Any hints?
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11-11-2017, 10:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by llanderson64
I am sure I am missing something obvious, but can't figure out how to get the tv off the wall. Where is the safety tab?
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Here is a pic:
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11-11-2017, 05:34 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mythbuster88
Here is a pic:
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Another pic, though mythbuster88 beat me to the punch.
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11-12-2017, 08:15 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Palm Desert
, California
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 301
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Quote:
Originally Posted by llanderson64
I am sure I am missing something obvious, but can't figure out how to get the tv off the wall. Where is the safety tab?
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For those still trying to figure this out, the safety tab hangs down and prevents the TV from popping off the mount when you drive over a bump. If you rotate it 180 deg, you'll create enough space to lift the TV off the mount. It's hard to reach so you'll need some long, thin pliers or something similar. GL, Dave
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11-12-2017, 03:16 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
sacramento
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I use the Bluetooth from tv to the stereo
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11-12-2017, 11:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
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All this TV talk... so we got a new 32" Samsung Smart TV today.
Easy and fun upgrade.
We were able to enjoy Netflix!
Thanks you guys!
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11-12-2017, 11:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flht2k
i use the bluetooth from tv to the stereo
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great idea!!
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11-13-2017, 05:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flht2k
I use the Bluetooth from tv to the stereo
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Great idea. A caveat though is that RCA/TRSS connections generally have better audio quality than Bluetooths 64kbps headset profile or A2DP 128-384kbps profile.
But it depends on the listeners ears, the RCA cables, and the quality of the receiver. Myself, being deaf, I hardly make the best judge.
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11-20-2017, 06:18 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 28' Flying Cloud
Brandenburg
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 275
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Big Upgrade
Went from the 28 inch Samsung to a Samsung 40 inch 4K with a Bose Solo. WOW, made a huge difference in viewing/listening entertainment
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11-20-2017, 07:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Bonita Springs
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Nice, but how does it look as it's pulled away from the wall?
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11-20-2017, 01:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 28' Flying Cloud
Brandenburg
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Static mount like the factory install unit. That 40 inch consumes the entire wall and the static mount holds it's close to the wall and it does not intruding into the dinette seating area. Bose Solo has Blue-tooth so I can stream music from my computer, iPad, or iPhone with quality sound.
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11-20-2017, 02:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Bonita Springs
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Oh, static I thought it was like mine. I plan to change out one of the 2 in mine here shortly and Ill be full time come end of December.
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