280Z TV Install
 

Removed my 13" vcr 12 volt tv and installed a 20" lcd/dvd. Will be running this one off the inverter since it is 110v.

Tapped into the outlet near the electrical control panel and ran a power cord to the tv through the storage area.

Re: 280Z TV Install
 

Looks great!!! :wink_thumbup:
How did you secure it down?

Re: 280Z TV Install
 

I used a 1" ss strap across the base of the stand and drilled two 1/4" holes through the stand and decking. Bolted it down with 2" x 1/4" ss bolts.
Seems nice and secure.................

Shoot these Mariahs ride so nice I might not needed to secure it down at all:D.

Re: 280Z TV Install
 

The guy that traded my Z280 in took the DC TV with him so I had to buy one. I talked to my salesman and he recommended that instead of going the inverter route have the service shop put in an AC outlet by the TV to replace the DC connector. A reason for this inverters can create some interference with an AC TV like the 22" Toshiba DVD combo one I bought. The previous owner also took half the bracket for the TV and left a plate on the wall that really honked me off. It was bad enough the clown took the tv but leaving half a bracket was really chicken$***. I also bought a wall bracket with a swing arm that has a standard 100mm/75mm VESA mount that will fit most LCD TV that the service shop will also install.

I have gathered there are a lot of do-it-yourselfers on this forum but I am not one of them, especially when it comes to electronics. There was no documentation that came with the boat which is another reason I want a pro to do the wiring. The advantage of having the AC outlet instead of the DC connection is you can get anyone of a number of name-brand TV/DVD combo units cheaper than a DC unit. Obviously, if you are not hooked to shore power like I am, this is not a viable option, but if so, it might be a better solution.