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millvalleyca · 07-27-2008, 07:50 PM

Hi guys
I have an 08 27' FB trailer.
I'm gonna mount a small tv in the bedroom on the wall next to the shower.
What are the walls made of? Particle board or plywood under the melamine finish? How thick is the wood 3/4"?

The mount for the tv in the main area is screwed right into the wall next to the refrigerator.

Thanks
Dennis

overlander63 · 07-27-2008, 07:53 PM

We've been discussing this for another area of our trailers. Here i a link to that discussion:http://www.airforums.com/forums/f450...een-43440.html
I know the wall is no more than 1/4" thick, and probably 1/8" thick.

millvalleyca · 07-27-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

We've been discussing this for another area of our trailers. Here i a link to that discussion:http://www.airforums.com/forums/f450...een-43440.html
I know the wall is no more than 1/4" thick, and probably 1/8" thick.

Thanks overlander 63
I read that post. I just wanted to know if anyone with a newer unit knows what's behind the laminate wood finish and how thick it is.
"no more than 1/4" thick" seems kinda thin...it looks like 3/4 inch.
Dennis

Dan@LED4RV · 07-30-2008, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by millvalleyca

"no more than 1/4" thick" seems kinda thin...it looks like 3/4 inch.
Dennis

Airstream has a plate that distributes the presure and allows you to have many small srews holding it to that thin wall. It also has the travel straps and comes in a kit.

Here is that kit.

Dan

millvalleyca · 07-31-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millvalleyca

Hi guys
I have an 08 27' FB trailer.
I'm gonna mount a small tv in the bedroom on the wall next to the shower.
What are the walls made of? Particle board or plywood under the melamine finish? How thick is the wood 3/4"?

The mount for the tv in the main area is screwed right into the wall next to the refrigerator.

Thanks
Dennis

Sorry to post this again but no one answered my question!

Are the walls particle board or plywood under the fake wood finish?
How thick are they?

Thanks!
Dennis

DEITZ645 · 07-31-2008, 05:22 PM

Millvalleyca,
I just ran out to our '06 Classic and the walls are 1/4 plywood. NOT luan and NOT particle board or OSB.

terrygaines · 07-31-2008, 05:24 PM

Dennis,
I don't know how thick the wall is, but we have the same trailer, 08' 27' FB, I just mounted a 15" LCD on a rotating bracket on the shower/bedroom wall.
We just got back from a 2,500 mile trip with plenty of rough roads, no problems at all, hope that helps.

millvalleyca · 07-31-2008, 05:38 PM

Hi Terry

Don't you just love the 27'FB layout?

Where is Tustin?
I'm in Northern California

Do you remember what length screw you used? My rotating bracket only has two screw holes.

Thanks
Dennis

2airishuman · 07-31-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by millvalleyca

Sorry to post this again but no one answered my question! Are the walls particle board or plywood under the fake wood finish?
How thick are they?

thickness is really immaterial (1/4 or 3-5/16th) at less than 1/2 inch...

because they are too thin to carry much weight without a backing plate, washer/bolts or...

the bracket a/s sells...

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f450...oom-31558.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f450...ons-29773.html

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f450...ion-14924.html

the a/s website has pdf files of many newer models that include materials specs...

feel free to wade through 200 pages, the wall thickness is there.

cheers
2air'

DEITZ645 · 08-01-2008, 08:29 AM

This is a shelf we had installed when we purchased our '06. We put a 17" flat screen TV on it and it has been in use for two plus years and shows no signs of coming loose from the plywood wall. When in the up position it doubles as a mirror. The label on it says it is from JVR Products and the part number is 22610OK. It is attached to the wall with five brass wood screws and a piano hinge.

Westfalia · 08-01-2008, 08:40 AM

Millvalleyca, pull the vent out of the bottom of the wall and measure thickness of the bulkhead there. Regardless, I'm not sure how easy it would be to add a backing plate to that wall. You'd have to take the upper part of the shower out!!!

TKNELLE · 08-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Dennis,
Just purchased & installed last weekend the Airstream articulated bracket on refrig wall of our '07 Safari 25' FB. Purchased the Airstream HD bracket for TV's up to 40 lbs -- the highest rated bracket AS sells (very pricey but built like a tank w/ locking mech on swing arm assembly which you don't get with the TV store wall brackets). It came with 3/4" #10 or #12 screws. The plywood wall of the refrig cabinet is 1/2" 5-ply -- high quality stuff! With the thickness of the HD steel bracket plus a star lock washer, those 3/4" screws would not penetrate completely thru the plywood. I also have the fold down mirror / TV shelf in the bedroom. Pulled the bedroom light switch & that side of the shower enclosure is also 1/2" plywood. I personally don't see the need for backing as the bracket uses twelve (12) screws plus even the 26" Sony LCD HD TV I installed on the AS bracket only weights 23 lbs.
Regards,
TPK

millvalleyca · 08-01-2008, 11:01 AM

Thanks guys for the help.
Westfalia...."why didn't I think of that" taking the vent out to measure!
Boy...you guys are great!
Dennis

2airishuman · 08-01-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DEITZ645

This is a shelf we had installed...

that's the standard mirror/drop shelf a/s puts in all the rear queen classics...

hopefully the tele isn't RIDING up there in transit.

stuff REALLY bounces around behind the axles in rear bed models,

u FB folks don't have that issue to the same degree.

post 4 is from a real dealer/service center, he's provided the a/s part number

IF u aren't gonna use a backing plate, it's important to use something with a LOT of screws...

like the a/s spec'd wall bracket which COMES with the right length screws.

and NOT go over the size/wt limit, and a wall strap during travel.

otoh, elmer's glue might work just fine too

cheers
2air'

Westfalia · 08-01-2008, 12:34 PM

Not elmers, Duct Tape!

2airishuman · 08-01-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Westfalia

Not elmers, Duct Tape!

too funny!

but i've moved past everyday duct tape to this stuff...

this is the most tenacious and tough duct tape i've ever tried.

u can tow with it, balance the running gear, patch a tire or replace a skin panel with it....

cheers
2air'

terrygaines · 08-01-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millvalleyca

Hi Terry

Don't you just love the 27'FB layout?

Where is Tustin?
I'm in Northern California

Do you remember what length screw you used? My rotating bracket only has two screw holes.

Thanks
Dennis

Dennis,
The more we use our trailer the more we love it, the trip we just got back from we were on the road for 12 days,( down the Oregon coast and over to Lake Tahoe) every day got better, it just works for us.

Regarding the TV bracket we installed it was from Sam's club, it only has provisions for 2 screws, ( I used 9/16" S.S. screws) but it has a quick release tab on the wall portion of the bracket, after the first day I started just taking the TV off of the wall bracket and laying it on the bed with a few pillows around it ( the mounting plate stays on the TV) takes about 2 min to snap it back into place and hook up your cables, whats nice about that feature is we can take it home and use it with the stand that came with it. But like most others are saying if you are going to leave it on the wall by all means back it up with some type of plate, when we picked up our trailer the service Tech showed me that on our model it is easy to unscrew and open the wall for access to install a backing plate, and don't forget straps for securing it while in transit.

Regarding our home base, Tustin is not very big, we are about a 1/2 mile from interstate 5 and the 55 fwy.

Happy trailering,

Terry and Judi

DEITZ645 · 08-03-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2airishuman

that's the standard mirror/drop shelf a/s puts in all the rear queen classics...

hopefully the tele isn't RIDING up there in transit.

stuff REALLY bounces around behind the axles in rear bed models,

u FB folks don't have that issue to the same degree.

post 4 is from a real dealer/service center, he's provided the a/s part number

IF u aren't gonna use a backing plate, it's important to use something with a LOT of screws...

like the a/s spec'd wall bracket which COMES with the right length screws.

and NOT go over the size/wt limit, and a wall strap during travel.

otoh, elmer's glue might work just fine too

cheers
2air'

2air,
The TV rides in a quilted bag in the shower stall and the shelf is stowed in the upright and locked position during transit

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I also have found that gorilla tape better tna duct tape too. I sometines even have trouble getting the stuff off my hands

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