IVAN Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Having now bought our new Camper TV, I want to mount it. Before, we used to stow the TV up above and then put it on the table to watch. I now want to mount it to free up valuable space, but am concerned about it "breaking loose". I intend to mount it on a cantilever bracket so as my wife can swivel it whilst cooking. Does anybody know of anything on the market that can hold it all in place whilst travelling and especially under braking.I have looked on ebay to no avail,but maybe i am putting in the wrong search words. Regards...ivan :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero boy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Ivan, we have a 22" TV mounted on a swivel bracket but the bracket is a detachable one, which detaches at the wall end not the TV end. So, we just slip the TV and bracket out of its holder and place the TV face down on the bed when travelling. Takes just a minute to remount at the next destination and no unruly straps and things flapping about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Cantilever brackets are one of those things you either love or hate! They look cute on the packet but can take up a lot of space, bounce about a lot on the move and can restrict your own use of seating so having once used one we prefer a more solid 'fixed to the wall' approach for the TV/DVD player. Sometimes the amount of space they need to get the right viewing angle means the TV sticks out a long way which is not always convenient? I also usually add a narrow cabinet or wooden cover to hide the TV from prying eyes when the van is unoccupied but this can only generally be done when the TV is wall mounted with enough space either side to allow - and then you have to store the cover somewhere when the TV is in use! Can't win! We only watch TV in the evening or when lounging feet up and there is nowt else to do and certainly not whilst cooking so perhaps our use is untypical these days and for that a swivel might be your only answer? I typed 'TV swivel mount' into Google and lots of 'em appeared right before my very eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVAN Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi, thanks for the replies. The swivel mount is what we want,but, it's keeping it secure on the move.I like the idea of the removable mount and have seen those.It may be the answer. I will do a bit more homework.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I mounted ours on a swivel bracket, and modified a padded panel to accommodate the bracket and just use a bungee to keep it in place when traveling...........works fine :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I fitted a cheapish(20-30quid) cantilever mount to our previous van.. ...but for travelling,I used to detach the tele' at one of the pivot joints,I didn't like the idea of the stresses involved,with the thing bouncin' around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Mine is on a swivel mount and can be detached but then all the connections have to be undone and re-done. The latter is the most difficult as there is not a lot of room behind. I stand the Sky H box on a piece of that no-slip material (do this with all my glassware too and they never move or fall over either) and then I wedge this under the TV. When wedged it cannot swing about and seems very safe. PS Forgot to say that I bought the bracket from Morrisons very cheaply - sure it was about £5 and very sturdy it is too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I fitted our 3 leg cantilever bracket which does detach but i just tighten it all up and its as steady as you like Doesnt move at all when under way. Was 30 quid ish from Stewart longton caravans. Will post a link tomorow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooie Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi Ivan, this is how i did it ( i`m sure fault will be found somehow ) the TV is on a swing out fully adjustable tilt bracket ( B & Q ) It`s a shoulder strap off a holdall, fully adjustable and with quick release hooks on each end. I also used 2 ring hooks 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom. You can adjust the strap as tight or as slack as you like. I used this for a while and it`s never moved in 28,000 miles ! Total cost less that £1 as i already had the strap. Regards Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooie Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Sorry they are separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I am not convinced any swivel detachable bracket will hold the TV in the event of an accident. Any impact forces (front, side or rear) could mean the bracket with the TV jumping out of their drop-in mounting. Best, IMHO to take the TV with it's swivel arm, out of the mounting & securely store elsewhere for travelling. These are detachable & take up minimal space. http://www.aerialshack.com/vision-pluslcd-wall-bracket-single-black-p-1211.html They also do Double & Treble Arm models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntrecker1 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I agree with pepe63 and flicka, I do not like the tv on its bracket when on the move for the reasons they give so we keep ours on a flat cushion on the base of the wardrobe face down. I think it would be quite heavy for the bracket to take all the pot holes and rough roads that are about. Its also out of site. Good advice though from every one and some good idea's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooie Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 suntrecker1 - 2012-06-21 8:27 AM I agree with pepe63 and flicka, I do not like the tv on its bracket when on the move for the reasons they give so we keep ours on a flat cushion on the base of the wardrobe face down. I think it would be quite heavy for the bracket to take all the pot holes and rough roads that are about. Its also out of site. Good advice though from every one and some good idea's. My bracket will take up to a 32" TV and is fixed to the bulkhead and it is permanently fixed using 10mm coachbolts that go all the way through and they have large diameter washers to spread the load so the 15" Avtex should be OK . P.S. I`ve found the receipt for the bracket and it was on offer at B & Q and priced at £19.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This is the one I fitted and as said earlier when knusled adjusters are tightened into position there is no movement at all even when traveling. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOUBLE-ARM-LCD-TV-WALL-BRACKET-MOTORHOME-CARAVAN-CAMPER-/180841541475?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item2a1afeef63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVAN Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks everybody for your input. I am now a lot wiser and have decided to go with the removable mount that leaves the remainder of the fitting on the wall and remove the tv whilst travelling. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 IVAN - 2012-06-21 3:39 PM Thanks everybody for your input. I am now a lot wiser and have decided to go with the removable mount that leaves the remainder of the fitting on the wall and remove the tv whilst travelling. :D And then have a look at Bags for Everything for a padded bag to store it safely while travelling. We bought one at the Peterborough show and are really impressed with it. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntrecker1 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 suntrecker1 - 2012-06-21 8:27 AM I agree with pepe63 and flicka, I do not like the tv on its bracket when on the move for the reasons they give so we keep ours on a flat cushion on the base of the wardrobe face down. I think it would be quite heavy for the bracket to take all the pot holes and rough roads that are about. Its also out of site. Good advice though from every one and some good idea's. Ment to say 'out off sight' Must have camp sites on my brain :$ :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntrecker1 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 At least members on this site do not jump on you for making a mistake, as I have had on another site. Its as though they search out posts to have a go. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 IVAN - 2012-06-21 3:39 PM Thanks everybody for your input. I am now a lot wiser and have decided to go with the removable mount that leaves the remainder of the fitting on the wall and remove the tv whilst travelling. :D That's what we do. Only takes a few seconds to put it back on and plug the two leads in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 we have a couple of quick release mounts similar to these http://www.snellyvision.co.uk/store/leisure-televisions/mounts/quick-release-vesa-lcd-tv-bracket/prod_152.html Paid about a tenner for them @ the local caravan shop. The second unit I used mount a leg /mount so the TV could be stood on a table, when not in the m/home. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Ivan - Another solution which allows you to fix the TV to the wall and know that it is safe in transit is to use this unit supplied by Pioneer Leisure. http://www.pioneer-leisure.co.uk/Standard-and-LCD-TV-Fitting-Brackets/Manual-Lateral-LCD-TV-Bracket Not cheap admittedly. We have one because it came installed as part of the purchase package from Adria. It works a treat and is very solid in transit and in use. However - you do have to have a suitable bit of wall to fix it to that is in a good viewing position. We have both so are very happy with our set up. I've mounted a 21 inch LCD TV on it which is well within its weight limit. The other half also uses it to hang her kitchen apron on - so win/win!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVAN Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks Ian.............you weren't wrong when you said they were expensive..WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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