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bburchfield
Newbie Joined: 25 Feb 2016 Location: St. Augustine, Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Topic: TV Tilt Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 2:24pm |
Hi All, We just picked up our 2015 model 179 a few days ago. It didn't take long for us to realize the television was unwatchable while laying in bed due to the angle. I looked at buying a replacement for the mounting arm, but most everything I could find would only tilt 15 degs, or 20 at most. And I still don't think that would be enough.
So with a little head scratching and metal working, the problem is solved! All it requires is an extra little bracket be inserted at the end of the arm, before the mounting plate that attaches to the TV. That plate needs to be removed and rotated 90 degs. The result is that you can tilt the TV almost straight down. Doesn't affect the stowage or movement of the TV and swing arm at all. |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 26 Feb 2016 at 5:50pm |
Welcome. Nice mod.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Patriot Dave
Senior Member Joined: 06 Feb 2016 Location: LaSalle, Mi. 48 Online Status: Offline Posts: 206 |
Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 6:50pm |
Another tip to go on my list.
Thanks for sharing. |
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Dave & Joyce
Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297 |
Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 6:53pm |
Where did you find the bracket?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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bburchfield
Newbie Joined: 25 Feb 2016 Location: St. Augustine, Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 11:57am |
A friend who is a metal worker made it for me. I'm sure I could talk him into making more if there's enough interest.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6297 |
Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 12:02pm |
I would be interested. Does it have some sort of easy way to adjust the angle? I would not want to have to dig out wrenches every time I wanted to adjust the tilt.
How much would he charge? |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Patriot Dave
Senior Member Joined: 06 Feb 2016 Location: LaSalle, Mi. 48 Online Status: Offline Posts: 206 |
Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 1:15pm |
I am interested in one also.
Keep us posted. |
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Dave & Joyce
Never Forget, In God We Trust; This Our National Motto. Member; Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter Retired; So Every Day is Saturday.... Except Sunday |
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2psinapod
Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2015 Location: gilbert,az. Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 4:21pm |
bburchfield,just seen your post I also would be interested in a bracket. Please let me know. welcome and happy camping!
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Joe and Pat Escalera
2013 FORD 150 STX 4X4 2015 RPOD 179 |
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bburchfield
Newbie Joined: 25 Feb 2016 Location: St. Augustine, Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 8:02pm |
Sure thing! It may be a couple of days before I talk to him again.
The tilt angle is easily adjusted by hand and will stay where you put it. You just have to tighten the bolt enough, but not too tight, when you first install it.
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gybeho
Newbie Joined: 04 Mar 2016 Location: Va Beach VA Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 04 Mar 2016 at 3:01pm |
Hi, Ed Solomon, have same problem with new R-179 TV. Q where did yo get the bracket to allow tv to rotate down ? thanks Ed
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