rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 We had an odd occurrence today when our park had to shut down all pedestal power for upgrades and maintenance. What we've learned in the past, is that with this coach (understand it's with many others as well) when our batter charge is at a lower point - typically in the "11.x" area - strange things seem to happen, like the power door locks will engage locking us out of the rig (if we're outside, gone for the day). It was problematic the first time. But we've learned to always check power and ALWAYS TAKE OUR KEYS WITH US!!!!! This time, the Outside Entertainment TV lowered/dropped (located in our passenger's slide) all by itself at low-battery. Although from what I remember is wasn't that low. Maybe low "12.X." I do remember that I had to start my engine before I could start my generator. Now the problem: I haven't watched TV for almost four years (life's simply too precious to waste it on the stupid TV programs - with very few exceptions). So I've never used the outside TV. I looked through our manuals and checked all of the many remote controllers for a button/switch to activate this TVs movement in any direction. Nothing!!!!! Anyone out there have an outside entertainment center know where to look to get this TV back up into the passenger's slide!?!??!?! I've also posted this question on IRV2 and FB Monaco Group Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busch Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 My 05 Sig has a remote to open and close. I don’t know of any other way to move it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 YUP!!!!!!!!!!! That's what my owner's manual states as well. But we don't have one. Any idea where we can buy one of these? How would we program it? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busch Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Sorry no clue, I am sure someone else would help you. This is a great site to get help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Paul: If you have an opportunity, would you be able to open that remote and forward a picture of the internals? Maybe (long-shot) there is additional info within. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busch Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Not much help I am afraid. Maybe some of the used dealers can help. I have had good luck with Visone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Paul: I was hoping it was like the garage door openers with "dip switches" that I could duplicate. But that one is dedicated to its usage. Thanks for all you help. My search continues. But at least you've help me understand more of what I need to know. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busch Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Good luck. I have 2 but am afraid to part with one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busch Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I bought my coach used and never got the owners manual for the outside tv. If you could send me a link to one I would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Paul: What is the info on your coach: 1. Year 2. Make 3. Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busch Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 2005 Monaco signature castle 4 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Paul: Let me know if the manual attached to this message and you can retrieve. Or I can email. 2005 Signature Owner's Manual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocephus Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I have an '05 Signature and I'm having the opposite problem. I can't get the TV cabinet to open! I have the remote but it does nothing, even with a fresh battery. I see a lock feature on the remote, so maybe it's locked closed, but I don't know how to unlock it. Pressing buttons just doesn't do anything except illuminate the red LED on the remote. I can't believe they didn't put in a manual release or another way to open and close it without the remote! That's crazy. Anyway, I'm following this thread in hope someone has an answer before I have to completely disassemble the unit and install a switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mocephus said: I have an '05 Signature and I'm having the opposite problem. I can't get the TV cabinet to open! I have the remote but it does nothing, even with a fresh battery. I see a lock feature on the remote, so maybe it's locked closed, but I don't know how to unlock it. Pressing buttons just doesn't do anything except illuminate the red LED on the remote. I can't believe they didn't put in a manual release or another way to open and close it without the remote! That's crazy. Anyway, I'm following this thread in hope someone has an answer before I have to completely disassemble the unit and install a switch. Agreed on the "manual release." It would seem even to a laymen, that the criticality of a drop-down unit in a slide would be a primary concern/consideration for safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_Curtis Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Maybe a rocker switch with 12v to the motor, bypassing the remote control is a better solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 YUP!!! Would prefer that to the remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Busch Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Rvingstuff got your attachment thanks paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J A Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 WE ordered a 2007 Executive and decided to do this, instead of the built in TV in the slide wall. It was the ultimate utilization of a basement compartment. The tray locked in 12" increments. Total cost was $3600.00. Not trying to steal a thread, just an F Y I. We used the LP from the coach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amphi_sc Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) I realize that my '07 Beaver PT (built in Oregon 09/06) is likely different, but on mine low down by the front door are Carling switches for outside power to the TV motor mechanism and direction Up/Down (as well as the salesman switch). Both Carling Ext TV switches must be pressed at the same time to move the TV. Also hidden behind the passenger couch on the slide wall is what looks like a residential light switch that kills power to the outside TV movement mechanism. By the way, if the TV is down even an eighth of an inch the magnetic reed interlock switch on the TV mechanism will prevent you from moving the passenger slide in or out. I can't recall for sure but mine might have sagged a couple millimeters once when the power switch behind the couch was accidentally turned off by stuffing a blanket over the edge, thus I couldn't retract the slide when getting ready to travel. Just FYI... Edited February 11, 2021 by amphi_sc Added comment on magnetic reed switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocephus Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, amphi_sc said: I realize that my '07 Beaver PT (built in Oregon 09/06) is likely different, but on mine low down by the front door are Carling switches for outside power to the TV motor mechanism and direction Up/Down (as well as the salesman switch). Both Carling Ext TV switches must be pressed at the same time to move the TV. Also hidden behind the passenger couch on the slide wall is what looks like a residential light switch that kills power to the outside TV movement mechanism. By the way, if the TV is down even an eighth of an inch the magnetic reed interlock switch on the TV mechanism will prevent you from moving the passenger slide in or out. I can't recall for sure but mine might have sagged a couple millimeters once when the power switch behind the couch was accidentally turned off by stuffing a blanket over the edge, thus I couldn't retract the slide when getting ready to travel. Just FYI... Thanks! So I looked in those places on mine after reading your post but sadly no switches were anywhere to be found. It looks like disassembly is my only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVerstra Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On the liftmytv website in the parts section they offer a wired remote for their controller. If you are tearing things apart to fix a problem with a missing remote, wiring the lift with an additional switch or ir remote might make sense. I ended up wiring a toggle switch for mine This is my first post so please tell me if I violated any norms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis H Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Dave welcome! Since everything is electrical, things can be bypassed, including remotes. Remember, all a remote does is trigger some electrical device which actually does the work. That said, tracing the wiring to the TV is your best solution. There should be a solenoid that the remote triggers. Where is it? I have no clue, but a wild azz guess would be the rear run bay. If you can access the bay below the television, look up on the ceiling of that bay. Lots of stuff is attached to the ceilings. Most things that move up/down and out on these coaches, have reed switches to prevent them from opening accidentally. i.e. my slides won't deploy if a basement door is open. Look for that too. The good news is once you find out what's wrong, it'll be a cheap fix......Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, dverstra@comcast.net said: On the liftmytv website in the parts section they offer a wired remote for their controller. If you are tearing things apart to fix a problem with a missing remote, wiring the lift with an additional switch or ir remote might make sense. I ended up wiring a toggle switch for mine This is my first post so please tell me if I violated any norms. Good info. And - to my understanding - no violation. Thanks for this info. 3 minutes ago, Dennis H said: Dave welcome! Since everything is electrical, things can be bypassed, including remotes. Remember, all a remote does is trigger some electrical device which actually does the work. That said, tracing the wiring to the TV is your best solution. There should be a solenoid that the remote triggers. Where is it? I have no clue, but a wild azz guess would be the rear run bay. If you can access the bay below the television, look up on the ceiling of that bay. Lots of stuff is attached to the ceilings. Most things that move up/down and out on these coaches, have reed switches to prevent them from opening accidentally. i.e. my slides won't deploy if a basement door is open. Look for that too. The good news is once you find out what's wrong, it'll be a cheap fix......Dennis Dennis: YUP!! Once I find the "point of power" I'm sure that adding a switch will be relatively inexpensive. Need to do this quickly since I can't move without that D*&M TV in the up position. Wish I could simply push it up for time being. But, NO>>>>>>>>> not movable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvingstuff Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Here is a picture of the interior of this TV mounting. If there are any electricians in this group, would you know/suggest what wire I could "jumper" to cause this TV to move up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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