Installing external TV bracket

[Matty4]

So I finally bit the bullet and bought a swing arm TV mount for the van (got sick of it sitting on the bench.
The mount arm came with 2 mounting brackets so I thought I'd mount the other one on the outside of the van so we can use it outside to watch movies, TV etc.

This is the bracket I have, it just has 2 mounting holes so i thought I'd screw it to the outside and use silicon around the holes as well to seal it.
Anyone done similar?
Any other suggestions?

Cheers,
Matty

 

[mfexpanda]

Yep we did and used sikaflex

 

[Hubble80]

I put one of these on the side of the Expanda
I painted it gloss white and screwed it on. Covered the screws with a cover I made out of plastic and sealed it all up with white silicone.

Kids love watching TV outside at dinner time!

 

[Matty4]

Good idea painting it white, may do that myself.
Makes it less obvious.

I want to set up an outdoor movie night for the kids (and adults too!!)

 

[prado]

So I finally bit the bullet and bought a swing arm TV mount for the van (got sick of it sitting on the bench.
The mount arm came with 2 mounting brackets so I thought I'd mount the other one on the outside of the van so we can use it outside to watch movies, TV etc.

This is the bracket I have, it just has 2 mounting holes so i thought I'd screw it to the outside and use silicon around the holes as well to seal it.
Anyone done similar?
Any other suggestions?

Cheers,
Matty

Hi matty4, this is were I mounted mine. 2 coach screws and silicone. Close to outside aerial point and 240/12 volt plugs.

 

[Matty4]

I guess now my next mod is to somehow run some coax to an external outlet.
It never ends, does it....

 

[prado]

I guess now my next mod is to somehow run some coax to an external outlet.
It never ends, does it....

Should be able to get a cable through the fridge cavity and underneath the van fairly easily. Depending were your fridge is of course!!!!

 

[barney120]

I was wondering how to get aerial outlet to the out side of van, near power point. I have just been running long cable out thru door to fold down table. ANOTHER mod to do, Thanks, Barney

 

[Bmhdg76]

If you have somewhere you can run through the wall these are good for putting an external antenna point...


http://www.caravanpro.com.au/produc...accessories/thru-van-wall-tv-cable-connection

Save running leads out doors etc.
BJ.

 

[Matty4]

Finally got it done.


Ended up using a nut and bolt right through the panel with a large washer and nyloc nut on the back. Access was gained through the lower fridge vent.

 

[relgate]

Looks great. Well done