LCD Bracket

[Richard_5067800]

We have a small LCD TV which I would like to mount out of the way.

Has anyone used a bracket in the caravan and if so what would u recommend.

Thanks

 

[chrisn7]

Hello Richard

You do not say how small the TV is. I have a 'small' 17" flat screen mounted on a bracket in the kitchen at home, but used conventionally in the van.

I think it is most unlikely that you could achieve a secure mounting. The bracket and tv are surprising heavy and would likely destroy any wall or cabinet mounting through movement when travelling, as a solid fix for all 4 bracket screws would be a problem?

You should also check the tv bracket mounting points, as these may be into plastic components rather than metal and may also fail when travelling

 

[WatsonJohnG]

My experience has been the opposite to Chris's

I have 2 15in LCD Tv and like most of them they are designed for optional wall mounting with 4 standard screw mounting points on the back

I have a TV bracket in the form of an arm that clamps with 2 clamps onto the end of the worktop in the Oklahoma near to the sink

It is adjustable for reach and angles sideways and up and down.

It is positioned on the worktop edge so that it will fold flat against the caravan side and rests on a small bracket with a strap to hold it in place on tow.

It can be covered with the side window curtains for security when the van is vacated

The whols assembly is very neat and extremely robust.

I got it from cpc by mail order and with postage + VAT it cost about

 

[WatsonJohnG]

This is a similar spec to mine but they have lots of wall brackets as well

VESA Mount LCD Monitor Arm

A stylish monitor arm that will fix to the edge of a desk or table

Rotatable through 360

Max jaw capacity 79mm

Monitor Arm will move up/down through 70

Max loading weight of 15kg

Face plate has tilt/swivel through 180

Max height from desk 495mm

Meets VESA mounting standard (75x75mm or 100x100mm)

 

[chrisn7]

John

I didn't mean to suggest that the brackets are a problem-quite the reverse, the one I have is very sturdy. How did you fix to the caravan wall or cabinet? I didn't think a wall fix would work unless you could identify solid timber, and cabinet structures are often hollow although thick ply is sometimes used.I note that you have taken the precaution of using a support and securing strap which would seem essential

 

[WatsonJohnG]

Hi Chris

The bracket I have has a clamp for fitting onto a table or work top end

It has 2 screws that clamp upwards onto the end of the worktop.

my friend has one on the cupboard side in his Adria van and he has reinforced inside the cupboard with 1/2in this ply

The support and strap are used on tow

regards

 

[chrisn7]

Hi Chris

The bracket I have has a clamp for fitting onto a table or work top end

It has 2 screws that clamp upwards onto the end of the worktop.

my friend has one on the cupboard side in his Adria van and he has reinforced inside the cupboard with 1/2in this ply

The support and strap are used on tow

regards

All is now clear! Thanks