Bedroom TV release on 2014 FC 25RB

[sloBill]

Newbie here- just purchased a used 2014 AS trailer and can't figure out how to get the TV screen in the bedroom to unlock from the "storage" position. It appears to have an articulating arm. I tried to find an answer by searching for it but to no avail. Original owner never used it.

[SeaLevel]

If it's like ours, there is a strap that you pull down on to release it.

[LilBigfoot]

That's right....should be a strap behind TV....pull straight down.

[Zeitlupe]

Originally Posted by SeaLevel

If it's like ours, there is a strap that you pull down on to release it.

I have the same problem with our 2014 25FB. I contacted the manufacturer and was told to pull down the strap. Well, I'm either gonna break the strap or pull the setup off the wall trying that suggestion. I got shuffled off to someone else in the company and then I apparently disappeared so still don't have an answer.

I plan to take a hex wrench to the pivot bolts soon. I'm thinking I need to get to the chrome pin the strap is attached to and free it somehow.

[dames7]

My was tied in a knot and after several times I got the knot un-tied and then a easy plus down to release.

[dkottum]

We have the same setup. Try putting a little silicone lubricant on the pin and release mechanism, this will help it slide out and also stow easier.

[Grateful2]

Yes welcome to the rest of us I messed with mine asked and was told it didn't move only to find the strap and presto it moved ,bad for not having a good procedures on how to work stuff.

[phann]

Lightly lube the catch mechanisms with anything handy. I've used hand lotion, liquid soap, or mineral oil with great results.

[sloBill]

I knew it would be simple and make me feel like a moron for not seeing it on my own... thanks!

[raschmidt1]

Try gently pushing on the front of the TV ias you pull down on the strap -
that was my solution (after a month)!

[Zeitlupe]

Originally Posted by raschmidt1

Try gently pushing on the front of the TV ias you pull down on the strap -

that was my solution (after a month)!

raschmidt1, THANK YOU! By pushing the top bracket arm towards the wall, I was able to release the lock pin by pulling the strap down.

Rambo Engineering - the bracket manufacturer - deserves a hearty, "Booooooo!" for apparently deciding my issue was not important enough to follow through with me.


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[Smari]

I had the same problem and it took me a call to the dealer to figure out. In my case, wiggling the TV a bit helps. Very poor design.

[Castaway]

Try lifting up on the TV while pulling
down on the strap. I learnt this after 4 years of struggling

[Native143]

Wait until you pull it all the way out and then try to figure out which bracket folds in first to get it back in place. :-)

[dkottum]

These brackets can be a nuisance but they work and our two have held up over many, many miles of travel and use. My greatest concern is the pin coming out hitting a pothole in the road, so I put a bungee around the larger front TV and bracket when towing. I might come up with a locking pin to back up the locking pin.

[Adam Geuss]

Originally Posted by sloBill

I knew it would be simple and make me feel like a moron for not seeing it on my own... thanks!

Don't feel lonely Bill, I have the same problem and until now haven't solved the mystery. I'll try a graphite spray or such on our TV ( 2014 23' International) and perhaps get it to move.

We rarely use the TV as I haven't figured out how to operate it on battery power and we generally camp in State campgrounds without power......and my wife thinks the Honda 3000i is TOO LOUD. Ugg.

Best regards,

Adam

[LilBigfoot]

Adam....the big TV in my 26U has a different strap/pin set up compared to the bedroom TV which is smaller. I posted a photo here of the front TV and will now post a photo of the bedroom TV strap/pin which may help you to see what's going on.