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Replacing font TV

Yahoo Message Number: 75390
We have a 2005 Allure and I am thinking of replacing the Panasonic TV with a digital LED. Has anyone ever done it themselves and if so is it difficult? Also any suggestions on a size or brand that would fit without modifying the cabinet?

Thanks, John
Allure #31242

Re: Replacing font TV

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Yahoo Message Number: 75391
John,

I'm in the same boat. My Panasonic seems to going out so the need is real for me. Most suggestions are for a Samsung. I have not found a any that would fit without modification. Jim @ CC has given an estimate of about $600.00 to make the modification. I have been looking at a 40" model that would require modifications

Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
51428

Re: Replacing front TV

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Yahoo Message Number: 75395
We are in the process of replacing the original JVC (mfg date 8/03) and my wife, after an extensive search, was able to find a 28" LCD HD unit from Costco that has exactly the same exterior dimensions as the JVC, so no cabinet modifications will be required. The speakers are even along the bottom just like the JVC. I am now addressing how to affix the unit inside the cabinet. Next will be to hook it up and get it working. So, keep looking.

Nate Richards
04 Allure 31043

Re: Replacing front TV

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Yahoo Message Number: 75396
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Nate,

Here's one way to do it. Mount the TV vertically on a piece of 1/2 - 3/4 inch plywood cut to the size of the bottom of your cabinet opening. That would probably be close to 16"x18" or something like that. Then note that the back of the TV may have four threaded screw holes laid out in a square. These holes are used to do a wall mount of the TV. So, then buy two aluminum one inch flat metal strips from Lowes, about 20" long (cut to required length later) bend about one inch of the ends (after cutting) to about 22 degrees and drill mounting holes in those ends. One end is screwed to the platform of plywood and the other screws into one of those holes on the back of the TV. Looking at the final arrangement from the side would look like a right triangle with the TV being the long leg, the two mental strips would represent the hypotenuse and the plywood the base of the triangle. Hope this makes sense. Now you have the TV and the plywood as one integral piece and it just slips into the hole. The bottom of the TV is loose but just limit the backward movement with a couple of screws through a wood strip into the plywood along the back of the TV and the front will be secured when you remount the front cabinet frame. Good Luck, Lyle Wetherholt
04 Intrigue 11740

> We are in the process of replacing the original JVC (mfg date 8/03) and my wife, after an extensive search, was able to find a 28" LCD HD unit from Costco that has exactly the same exterior dimensions as the JV >

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Re: Replacing font TV

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Yahoo Message Number: 75401
Jock,

Our Panasonics are about the same age. My 32" in the front has a great picture when first turned on, but fades to completely dark after about 30 minutes. If I just leave the TV on the picture comes back after another 20 minutes and stays on until I turn the set off.
One of these days the set will probably just completely fail.
Davis cabinets gave me a ballpark quote of $1500 to do the wood work required to install a 40" led Samsung. They work with Innovative Coach, who will do the install on Davis property. They special order a led Samsung with a metal back and the set is priced at $1200.
Seems like a lot of money, however the work would probably be first class.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I considered taking the Panasonic to a Tv repair shop, and not mess with the cabinet.
If you come up with a good solution to this problem, I would like to know what you did.

Jim

2005 Inspire #51225

ent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 9:00 PM To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Country-Coach-Owners] Replacing font TV

John,

I'm in the same boat. My Panasonic seems to going out so the need is real for me. Most suggestions are for a Samsung. I have not found a any that would fit without modification. Jim @ CC has given an estimate of about $600.00 to make the modification. I have been looking at a 40" model that would require modifications

Jock Vargo
2005 Inspire
51428

Re: Replacing front TV - speakers?

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Yahoo Message Number: 75402
This may already have been answered somewhere, but how do you deal with the fact that the newer HDTVs have the speakers in the rear, while the Panasonic has them in front?

Just wondering.
Jay

05 Inspire daVinci 51457

Re: Replacing front TV - speakers?

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Yahoo Message Number: 75406

I just replaced the 32 inch Panisonic, The opening in the cabinet is 22H x 39W. I found a 40 inch Samsung LED at Costco that measured 22H x37 wide. Model# UN40D5005BF. This is as close of an exact fit as I could find. Be careful removing the Panisonic as it is a Plasma TV and is twice as heavy as the Samsung. Install time is about 4 hours and very easy.

Good Luck.

Bill Krause

E-Mail krause.bill@...
2006 Inspire


From: Jay Williams

To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2011 3:12 PM Subject: RE: [Country-Coach-Owners] Replacing front TV - speakers?

This may already have been answered somewhere, but how do you deal with the fact that the newer HDTVs have the speakers in the rear, while the Panasonic has them in front?

Just wondering.
Jay

05 Inspire daVinci 51457

Re: Replacing front TV - speakers?

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Yahoo Message Number: 75412
I have an 09 Magna. When I picked up the coach , at the factory, they gave me the speaker bar that ships with the Sharp Aquos TV. I have mounted the speaker , behind the TV, so as not to be seen from the inside of the coach. This way, I do not have to run the Tuner/Amp to hear the TV. The only issue , is that the speakers, face down, and the sound is not easily transmitted into the coach. The Sharp- Aquos TV says these speakers are 4 Ohm. Most home systems are 8 Ohms. I have been recently told by Anthony Gallo speakers, that an 8 Ohm speaker will work , it just has to be driven a little harder to get the sound, and I was assured by them that it will work. I saw the Anthony Gallo speakers in a Newell Coach, and they come in 4 and 5 inch sizes, and are pricey at 199 and 289 , respectively, for the speakers, plus you have to buy a mounting base. I have looked at Bose as the 2 little cubes, together , that they sell are only available , as part of a system, at around 700$. At any rate, I will try and find what can work and advise the group. I don't like watching regular TV through the Tuner/Amp, as in my view, it is harder to control the volume at low levels, and the compartment gets hot.

Ron Baran 09 Magna7025

Re: Replacing front TV - speakers?

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Yahoo Message Number: 75415
I purchased a Vizio LED/LCD monitor that has front mounted speakers. They work just fine. Also use the 26" screen for my laptop monitor at home.

Dean

95 Magna 5280

Re: Replacing front TV

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Yahoo Message Number: 75422
Lyle,

Thank you for that very thoughtful suggestion. It does make sense and is way better than anything I have come up with so far.

Nate Richards
04 Allure 31043

Re: Replacing front TV - speakers?

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Yahoo Message Number: 75423
I'm with you Ron. I don't want to power up the home theater for regular TV, especially while dry camping.
Another issue: I have found that the analog external sound output (RCA plugs, phone jack, etc) are being replaced with digital. I'm not smart enough yet to decipher "digital Dolby decoders" and optical cables, but it spells more current drains to me.

Jay

05 Inspire 51457

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Yahoo Message Number: 75424
Just noticed my brake light is out on drivers side -- is that easy to replace or do I have to take it in someplace? I am in Memphis and really want to replace it -- thanks
jan

From: RonaldB

To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 11:27 AM Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: Replacing front TV - speakers?

I have an 09 Magna. When I picked up the coach , at the factory, they gave me the speaker bar that ships with the Sharp Aquos TV. I have mounted the speaker , behind the TV, so as not to be seen from the inside of the coach. This way, I do not have to run the Tuner/Amp to hear the TV. The only issue , is that the speakers, face down, and the sound is not easily transmitted into the coach. The Sharp- Aquos TV says these speakers are 4 Ohm. Most home systems are 8 Ohms. I have been recently told by Anthony Gallo speakers, that an 8 Ohm speaker will work , it just has to be driven a little harder to get the sound, and I was assured by them that it will work. I saw the Anthony Gallo speakers in a Newell Coach, and they come in 4 and 5 inch sizes, and are pricey at 199 and 289 , respectively, for the speakers, plus you have to buy a mounting base. I have looked at Bose as the 2 little cubes, together , that they sell are only available , as part of a system, at around 700$. At any rate, I will try and find what can work and advise the group. I don't like watching regular TV through the Tuner/Amp, as in my view, it is harder to control the volume at low levels, and the compartment gets hot.

Ron Baran 09 Magna7025