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I recently upgraded the TV on my 2012 Ranger Tug R27 from the original 19” Majestic LCD to a 22” Majestic LED. Before doing so, I carefully measured height and width to make sure the 22” would fit the space. The 22” is actually a little shorter in height than the 19”.
When I installed the 22” TV, I discovered a couple of issues. First, the power and antenna coax plug-ins are moved from the side of the TV to the bottom. That was solved by rerouting those cables and using a right angle coax adapter.
Second, and the biggest issue, the 100mm VESA screw hole pattern on the back of the 22” TV that is used to attach it to the R27’s overhead articulating mount is moved up two inches from where it is located on the 19”. That effectively moves the bottom of the 22” TV down on the mount so that when rotating it up into the stowed position, the bottom of the TV hits structure by a fraction of an inch preventing it from locking into the stowed position.
I studied the problem for a long time and the only solution I could see was to fashion a bracket that moved the TV’s mount attach point down two inches.
I had on hand from another project a couple strips of 1/8” x 2” aluminum. I drilled the aluminum strips to be able to fasten them to the back of the TV using the VESA screw holes. I drilled four additional holes in the aluminum strips two inches down and tapped them 10-24. I used those four holes to attach the TV to the articulating mount using 10-24 stainless screws. The VESA holes on the back of the TV have a lip that raises the aluminum strips by 1/8”. That extra 1/8” space between the aluminum strip and back of the TV gives the mounting screws plenty of bite.
This is a photo of the back of the 22” TV to show what my solution looks like. The two black screws at the top of the aluminum strips attach the strips to the existing VESA holes on the back of the TV. The other two screws fastening the strips to the TV are under the attaching plate of the articulating mount and are not visible. I had to use countersunk screws there so the plate would lay flat on the strips.
Here’s the picture, an image of the TV playing a DVD. The LED picture is much more bright and sharp than the LCD. The sound is OK at best. I’ve got to figure out how to make the TV play over the Fusion sound system.
There’s probably an easier way to do this. I did look for a commercially made adapter plate, but did not find one. I hope this helps anyone who may be contemplating the same upgrade.
When I installed the 22” TV, I discovered a couple of issues. First, the power and antenna coax plug-ins are moved from the side of the TV to the bottom. That was solved by rerouting those cables and using a right angle coax adapter.
Second, and the biggest issue, the 100mm VESA screw hole pattern on the back of the 22” TV that is used to attach it to the R27’s overhead articulating mount is moved up two inches from where it is located on the 19”. That effectively moves the bottom of the 22” TV down on the mount so that when rotating it up into the stowed position, the bottom of the TV hits structure by a fraction of an inch preventing it from locking into the stowed position.
I studied the problem for a long time and the only solution I could see was to fashion a bracket that moved the TV’s mount attach point down two inches.
I had on hand from another project a couple strips of 1/8” x 2” aluminum. I drilled the aluminum strips to be able to fasten them to the back of the TV using the VESA screw holes. I drilled four additional holes in the aluminum strips two inches down and tapped them 10-24. I used those four holes to attach the TV to the articulating mount using 10-24 stainless screws. The VESA holes on the back of the TV have a lip that raises the aluminum strips by 1/8”. That extra 1/8” space between the aluminum strip and back of the TV gives the mounting screws plenty of bite.
This is a photo of the back of the 22” TV to show what my solution looks like. The two black screws at the top of the aluminum strips attach the strips to the existing VESA holes on the back of the TV. The other two screws fastening the strips to the TV are under the attaching plate of the articulating mount and are not visible. I had to use countersunk screws there so the plate would lay flat on the strips.
Here’s the picture, an image of the TV playing a DVD. The LED picture is much more bright and sharp than the LCD. The sound is OK at best. I’ve got to figure out how to make the TV play over the Fusion sound system.
There’s probably an easier way to do this. I did look for a commercially made adapter plate, but did not find one. I hope this helps anyone who may be contemplating the same upgrade.