Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm.
The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off.
The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break
Sorry - don't know weight of TV as someone (her!!) has disposed of its box with the weight etc on it - but its a 12/240 unit and pretty light weight
What do you guys think about leaving the TV on the bracket when travelling (would take it off on rough roads, tracks etc)? Ive got enough other fragile stuff like laptops etc to store on the bed and seats so soft storage is at a premium
george57 said
02:11 PM Sep 13, 2014
Hi Bruce & Bev...I've got a 19" kogan TV fitted to such a swivel arm...no problem...might swing out a bit going over a bumpy road...but other than that ...all good
Cheers
george
I sold TV brackets for a long time and my concern would not be that it might break. I would check whether the attachment to the wall satisfies you and I would put a bungy cord around it when traveling. If it is kept close against the wall, there is less chance of something going wrong. Good luck.
2weis said
03:43 PM Sep 13, 2014
have ben to innaminka . the dig tree .camerons corner all with no problens wih a 19" kogan
as in transit says I anchor it with a bungie cord oround the tv
brian
Big Gorilla said
06:15 PM Sep 13, 2014
I have a TV on a swivel arm. On the wall above and below the TV I have screwed in 2 1" cup hooks. I then have a stretch cable with a hook at each end. I then secure the TV with the stretched cable over the TV with the hooks into the cup hooks. I'll take a photo of it tomorrow and post it here just in case you can't follow what I'm trying to explain.
SnowT said
09:59 PM Sep 13, 2014
Just Lock the TV down so it can't move while you are on the Road...
It help's if it can't move around..
Juergen
reglynn said
11:48 PM Sep 13, 2014
Bruce and Bev wrote:
Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm.
The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off.
The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break
Sorry - don't know weight of TV as someone (her!!) has disposed of its box with the weight etc on it - but its a 12/240 unit and pretty light weight
What do you guys think about leaving the TV on the bracket when travelling (would take it off on rough roads, tracks etc)? Ive got enough other fragile stuff like laptops etc to store on the bed and seats so soft storage is at a premium
Well i will put is this way.
The time thats it takes to take the power, antenna aerial and the hdmi cords out, and put the tv on the bed (that's what we do). To waiting for another tv, or if you can wait for one if it falls off the arm.
Cheeers reg
-- Edited by reglynn on Saturday 13th of September 2014 11:48:53 PM
Big Gorilla said
09:48 AM Sep 14, 2014
Big Gorilla wrote:
I have a TV on a swivel arm. On the wall above and below the TV I have screwed in 2 1" cup hooks. I then have a stretch cable with a hook at each end. I then secure the TV with the stretched cable over the TV with the hooks into the cup hooks. I'll take a photo of it tomorrow and post it here just in case you can't follow what I'm trying to explain.
Second photo is a bit out of focus but I'm not going to do it again ! I think you get the general idea of how I secure my TV.
As we travel the road less traveled we always remove the TV better to be safe than sorry
Cheers
The Hats
ron
chopit said
10:45 AM Sep 14, 2014
WE have done very much the same as Big Gorilla.
In fact,the bracket could be the same.
We put a 15cm wide strip of foam rubber between the back of the TV and the wall & another strip on the front between the screen and the flat bungee strap.
Works a treat for us.
Pejay said
11:28 AM Sep 14, 2014
Have to say, we too take our TV off the arm and pack it away. It's part of my 'inside' jobs, whilst Pete attends to all things outside incl. the sallelite dish when required.
Cruising Cruze said
11:52 AM Sep 14, 2014
I've seen plenty of new caravans on shows with rubbing marks on
the walls from the TV's
only from not securing them while traveling
would be a better idea to lock them into place one way or the other
Cheers John
deverall11 said
12:06 PM Sep 14, 2014
Takes 30 seconds to put it on the bed whilst travelling and 30 seconds to put it back. Better safe then sorry.
Larry
Plendo said
02:30 PM Sep 14, 2014
Our 24" kogan sits on the arm all the time. Asked teh dealer when we took delivery, and he said it was not a problem the arm was properly mounted, and would not move. To date, no problems, and no sign of anything moving.
Bruce and Bev said
10:00 PM Sep 14, 2014
thanks for all the advice folks - its not we're lazy, but with our satilite dish and 2 laptops and external d/d's, we'r running out of soft places like the cafe seats and beds to put the TV
Dunmowin said
11:25 PM Sep 16, 2014
We have a bag made for the TV to be zipped into. don't leave it on the arm. too much movement. we travel a lot of dirt/corrugations. Sat dish is on the bed, tv/tv bag, lap top etc, (and the top cutlery drawer) travel under the bed. Better safe than sorry. How much time does it take!???
Ive got a new TEAC 24" tv mounted on to a factory fitted swivel arm.
The dealer rep at hand-over said to take the TV off when travelling in case the arm broke or the TV dropped off.
The TV cant drop off due to the "V" mounting of it on to the bracket, but wonder if the arm could break
Sorry - don't know weight of TV as someone (her!!) has disposed of its box with the weight etc on it - but its a 12/240 unit and pretty light weight
What do you guys think about leaving the TV on the bracket when travelling (would take it off on rough roads, tracks etc)? Ive got enough other fragile stuff like laptops etc to store on the bed and seats so soft storage is at a premium
I asked the same question..
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t56667543/travelling-with-tv-mounted-on-the-usual-swinging-arm/
Aussie Paul.
as in transit says I anchor it with a bungie cord oround the tv
brian
I have a TV on a swivel arm. On the wall above and below the TV I have screwed in 2 1" cup hooks. I then have a stretch cable with a hook at each end. I then secure the TV with the stretched cable over the TV with the hooks into the cup hooks. I'll take a photo of it tomorrow and post it here just in case you can't follow what I'm trying to explain.
It help's if it can't move around..
Juergen
Well i will put is this way.
The time thats it takes to take the power, antenna aerial and the hdmi cords out, and put the tv on the bed (that's what we do). To waiting for another tv, or if you can wait for one if it falls off the arm.
Cheeers reg
-- Edited by reglynn on Saturday 13th of September 2014 11:48:53 PM
Second photo is a bit out of focus but I'm not going to do it again ! I think you get the general idea of how I secure my TV.
As we travel the road less traveled we always remove the TV better to be safe than sorry
Cheers
The Hats
ron
In fact,the bracket could be the same.
We put a 15cm wide strip of foam rubber between the back of the TV and the wall & another strip on the front between the screen and the flat bungee strap.
Works a treat for us.
I've seen plenty of new caravans on shows with rubbing marks on
the walls from the TV's
only from not securing them while traveling
would be a better idea to lock them into place one way or the other
Cheers John
Larry
Our 24" kogan sits on the arm all the time. Asked teh dealer when we took delivery, and he said it was not a problem the arm was properly mounted, and would not move. To date, no problems, and no sign of anything moving.
We have a bag made for the TV to be zipped into. don't leave it on the arm. too much movement. we travel a lot of dirt/corrugations. Sat dish is on the bed, tv/tv bag, lap top etc, (and the top cutlery drawer) travel under the bed. Better safe than sorry. How much time does it take!???