STAN SZY Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I would really like to add an exterior TV to our Class A Monaco Camelot. I have only seen one place to purchase this entire inserted system. Girard and they give you no dimensions, pricing etc.. Anyone have any experience or installed one of these units in the Coach? Also looking for dimensions since I am told they sell 2 systems! One a 60" TV and 40" TV? thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J A Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Th e process of finding an area in the sidewall to install that is my primary concern. You will have to determine where the bracing is. Depending on the age of your coach, you may be able to talk to someone at REV in Engineering and see if they can locate a drawing of your side wall. Or, if they had a drawing showing that location they would use, if that was an option on your coach. I think the bracing is aluminum, so a devise for measuring density may not work. Below are 3 pictures of what we did in our 07 Executive back in 2006. Edited February 18, 2020 by Paul A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) To locate the bracing in the walls go out in the morning when the temp and humidity it just right you can plainly see where each metal brace is . Take a picture it won't last long . The idea of cutting a hole in the wall scares me I wouldn't do I . I would mount it in a bay like Paul and others have done . Edited February 19, 2020 by Ray Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAN SZY Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 I talked to Girard today and was sent some pictures of installation! Great idea and prefer the option of installing on side wall. There is an electric screw motor that opens and closes the cover, water tight etc. The opt ions are a 43" size tv insert and a 60'. Chuck the salesman worked for Monaco back in the day and pattened this product. The product is really sweet looking! Sizes of the outside of hole needed to fit tv box is 45 3/4 is the left to right hole - 29 1/2 is top to bottom size - 2 inches deep clearance beyond the wall. I have a number of pictures attached and short video to view! Thanks, Stan RV TV Video.mov RV TV Video.mov 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 That is a sweet looking installation I didn't realize you were going to install it in a slide . Installing in a slide would not weaken the wall of the coach itself and I don't suppose the slide lends much if any to the overall coach integrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAN SZY Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 The main rep for Girard that I talked to worked for Monaco back in the day. He supplied quite a few pictures of the install and also the renovator company I use who has already updated my 2006 Moncao Camelot sent me of a few they previously have done! It is an awesome option, we tailgate frequently and the idea of pushing a button to view is ideal for myself. Especially since one item on our bucket list is to tailgate the SEC conference!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Keep us posted as I've always liked the built in tvs. Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J A Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Any idea what the cost for that installation is? Paul A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAN SZY Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Total install cost & paint was $3600! Best upgrade to date w 43” tv & touch of a button on remote to open & close!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Hutto Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 On 2/22/2020 at 9:00 AM, Steven P said: Keep us posted as I've always liked the built in tvs. Great idea. Hey, you do it and if I like it I’ll do it to mine. 😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 It looks very nice and clean like if it came from factory. Personal preference but for me the height of typical OEM-like installation is too high for a camping chair. Try it first. Ours is behind the basement door and installation cost near nothing. Wiring was already in place, courtesy of Monaco. This way our neighbors across the country can't so readily complain about our news station preferences. Tailgating will of coarse be a totally different situation with a larger audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J A Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Ivan K has a very valid point. We considered that, but choose to do it in the basement. Paul A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAN SZY Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Basically previously had same and survived like that for last couple of years. Had TV mounted on slide, also used TV on side wall with suction cup! It used up space of storage area, was additional work to store and required unplugging and putting back into storage. Utilized precious storage space plus added additional work to set up and also tear down besides using the storage space. The mounted TV is tilted down to allow for great viewing, help eliminate direct shadows or reflection and also push of a button it works and stored! To each their own but the expense to me certainly makes me a happy guy and still looks as if it was factory. Not manufactured in garage. To each their own! Happy Holiday! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcoll Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Wow that is an awesome upgrade...gonna look into it for our Coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now