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Topic: tv swivel arm

Posted By: Plantguy
Subject: tv swivel arm
Date Posted: 24 May 2015 at 11:51am

does anyone have an issue with the rigid swivel arm that holds the tv? i wish that the tv could point down a little. if you are in bed the tv is at an angle that makes for a poor view. the rigid arm is ok if viewing from the dining area ( i have the 179). can the arm be bent to resolve this issue kr is there another arm available?

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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 24 May 2015 at 12:26pm

We have the same problem with our 179 . One the other podder advised that this arm will take care of the problem http://www.jensenrvdirect.com/flat-panel-lcd-tv-wall-mount-bracket-with-double-swing-arm-extension-147.html

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: CFWARREN
Date Posted: 24 May 2015 at 6:02pm

The TV mount that comes with the 179 is a waste...almost as useless as the 24" RV sewer hose holder. This will be my first project:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O1UYHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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2016 179 - Hood River Edition
2008 Nissan Xterra

Posted By: Akula1
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 11:12am

CFWarren,

How did the TV mount work out for you? What mods did you have to make?

Thank you.

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2019 R-Pod 190
2019 Colorado LT

Posted By: Plantguy
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 11:44am

The swivel arm works well. I took tv off its mount attach the new arm and reattached the tv. The tv sticks out a little more from the side wall but not a big deal. One person can do the job but better with two. attached the new arm to the tv and then had a friend hold the tv and swivel next to the swing arm , aligned it and screwed. The new tv angle is much better.

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Life is too important to be taken seriously!i

Posted By: Commander203
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2015 at 2:48pm

I didn't change the whole swivel. I bought the part listed below and bolted it to the current swivel, then to the TV. I guess the mod is pretty much the same either way. Mainly for tilting down so you can sit or watch tv in bed.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069LPT0A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

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Mike & Erin
2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK)
2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800
2005 Honda VTX 1800N

Posted By: jeffreypenhall
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2015 at 2:16pm

I have a 179 also and had the same problem.

I took the arm off and put it in a bench vise and slowly bent it about 20 degrees.

Works fine in bed and dining area

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Black Ford F350
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 29 Dec 2015 at 6:47am

hogone finally has the answer for the tv when laying in bed. bend it down until it breaks!! yup, that's what happened last weekend. is now hanging there by the wire. been wanting to do this mod since purchase, well now ill get to do it. will only replace the tv/dvd, not the radio. so will be looking at mounting brackets and new tv. any good suggestions on tv/dvd combo is appreciated. hogone

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD

Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2016 at 8:59am

hello all; as i mentioned above, i broke my tv the other night trying to bend it down to view from bed. thats ok, as i have wanted to replace it anyway. i want to leave the cabinet up, and just want to replace the tv with a tv/dvd combo (not the radio)under the cabinet. and thoughts/suggestions on what size tv and a mounting bracket that would tilt down more and work for good viewing? thanks for any suggestions. hogone

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD

Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2016 at 9:19am

and to clarify on what i mentioned above, i guess i want to do the under cabinet mount. the tv in the 179 is not mounted under the cabinet above the bed correct? I looked at above suggestions, but it doesnt look like the mount im looking for, but then hogone is easily confused!! hogone

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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177
2010 F150
2017 HD Streetglide
2009 HD Lowrider
CHEESEHEAD

Posted By: Mike&Sally
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 8:43am

I tried to find this part on Amazon by the number you provided and am coming up empty handed. Can you give any more info for the search, i.e. brand name, size, description etc.

Thanks !

Sally

Posted By: Commander203
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 9:10am

Sally,

Paste this link and it should send you to the item.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069LPT0A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

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Mike & Erin
2013 Tundra 4.6L V8 (Tow PK)
2006 Honda Goldwing GL 1800
2005 Honda VTX 1800N

Posted By: Mike&Sally
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2016 at 9:38am

I had tried to paste the link from the forum and couldn't get it to happen for some reason. Was able to paste it from your message and immediately located and bought the part. Thanks so much !

Sally

Posted By: FJ pod
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2016 at 5:57pm

We have a 2016 R-pod 179 with a 19' swivel tv. I went to Walmart and bought a Sanus Tilting TV Wall Mount for about $21. I removed the vertical brackets and the mount matched the pre-drilled mounting screws exactly on the back of the tv. I then clamped and drilled holes in the old wall bracket to attach the tilting attachment. This process took about 15 minutes. It now swivels and tilts!

Don and Brenda

2016 R-pod 179

Posted By: Westgl
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 10:19pm

hey FJ Pod

which Sanus tilting mount did you get that bolted right up, as they have several, would you happen to have a part number.

It is tough see the screen clearly unless you stand up

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2010 RAV4 V6
2017 RPOD 179 Hood River Edition
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