[Merc_j]

I read an article I found on the web on mounting tv on a wall. Although it states pretty much what I need, I can't figure out how to do it properly since the wall itself is so thin?

 

[BigJim]

Can't advise how to mount one, but I sure as the dickens would not travel with it mounted on the walls of a camper, it would shake it to the point it would be useless. IMHO I didn't read the article in the link.

 

[Porsche986S]

Generally speaking most modern RV's ( built in the last 20 years ) have a thin interior and exterior skin sandwiched with foam . If there are no studs to screw into I would pass on mounting on the wall skin . Where you want the TV , is there a wooden cabinet you can mount to ? Even if the cabinet is particle board construction you can drill through and use bolts/nuts/washers . If the mount you are using is on an extendable/adjustable arm you want to fold it as flat as you can and tie it when rolling down the road . This eliminates the " leverage " of an extended arm .

 

[Mystriss]

My husband (RV technician) says you have to find structure to mount it. Usually 2x2's (or aluminum "studs" depending on what model you've got.) Small cheat is to mount it inside an existing cabinet/remove a cabinet since that's gotta be mounted on structure too.

 

[Domo]

Most likely you should mount a nailer (say 1/2" or 3/4" plywood, etc.) that spans between two studs in the wall. Then, mount the TV bracket to the nailer. Don't forget to strap the TV when you want to drive.

In our motorhome, we have aluminum studs - pretty traditional around windows and then floor to ceiling - a stud finder works in our unit.

If using plywood, I'd suggest marking for the mounting plate on the plywood, drilling holes and using carriage bolts from the back so that you can put lock nuts on the exposed bolts once the plywood is mounted.

Many TV mounts provide horizontal brackets that can overlap two studs - thus eliminating the need for the nailer/mounting board.

 

[ChuckF.]

Don't know how big a TV you have in mind, but I bought a 32" Vizio for the workout room a couple of months ago and was shocked at how light they have become. Look through the detailed specs of the TV you have your eye on and see what it weighs.