RV TV Mounts - Mobile Installation Solutions

We strongly advise against it. Regular TV mounts lack the locking mechanisms needed for travel - your TV will swing, bounce, and potentially crash into walls or cabinets while driving. Even if it survives initially, constant micro-vibrations will stress components and shorten TV lifespan. RV-specific mounts include positive-locking mechanisms that secure the TV during travel and often have vibration dampening. They're also designed for thin RV walls with appropriate mounting hardware. The cost difference is minimal compared to replacing a damaged TV or repairing wall damage from a mount that pulled through.

RV framing is different from homes and often harder to locate. Electronic stud finders may not work well on thin RV walls with aluminum or thin wood framing. Better approaches: knock on the wall and listen for solid versus hollow sounds, look for screws or seams in the wall panel that indicate framing behind, check cabinet attachment points (usually secured to framing), or consult your RV's construction documentation. Many RV manufacturers provide wall construction diagrams. For critical installations, some owners remove a small access panel or check from inside cabinets to verify framing location and construction type before drilling.

RV TV size depends on viewing distance and available space - both much smaller than home setups. Most RV living areas support 32-43 inch TVs comfortably, with viewing distances of 6-10 feet. Larger RVs (Class A motorhomes, large fifth wheels) can accommodate 50-55 inch TVs. Consider: where will it mount (available wall space), viewing distance from primary seating, TV weight (wall construction limits), and travel security (larger TVs are harder to secure). Many RVers find 32-40 inch TVs hit the sweet spot of good visibility without overwhelming the space or creating mounting challenges.

Locking mounts are designed to handle normal travel, but extra security doesn't hurt for rough roads, off-road travel, or long-term peace of mind. Options include: velcro straps around the TV to the mount or wall, bungee cords as backup security, or placing cushioning material between the TV and any nearby surfaces that could cause damage during violent movement. Some RV owners remove and store TVs for significant off-road adventures or very rough roads. At minimum, verify your locking mount is properly engaged before every drive - it only takes one unlocked trip to damage a TV.

Not if you choose the right mount and hardware for your wall construction. RV cabin walls are dramatically thinner than home drywall (1-2 inches total versus 4.5-inch stud bays), so the failure mode is the mount pulling through, not the wall denting. We've removed dozens of failed installs where homeowners used wood screws meant for studs and tore holes through the inner skin of a Jayco or Forest River. The fix: locate aluminum or wood framing with a magnet test, use the manufacturer's recommended fasteners (toggle bolts for laminated walls, sheet metal screws for aluminum frame), and add a 1/4-inch plywood backing plate behind the wall panel for any TV over 28 inches. Done properly, a quality mount on a properly framed wall holds for the life of the rig.

Yes, fifth-wheels are actually the easiest RV class to mount in because the front cap and main cabin walls typically have proper framing for the entertainment center cutout. Most fifth-wheels (Grand Design, Keystone Montana, Jayco North Point) come pre-wired for a TV with a mounting plate already in place above the slide. The challenge is the bedroom TV and bunkhouse TVs, which are often mounted on slideout walls or thin partition walls that need backing plate reinforcement. We've installed TVs in fifth-wheels parked at customer homes across Metro Atlanta - typical install runs 90 minutes including hardware verification and cable routing.

Most quality RV TV mounts are rated for 30-65 pounds, which covers any TV up to about 55 inches. The MORryde RV TV mount we recommend handles up to 50 pounds (good for 32-50 inch TVs), and the Furrion RV mounts in the table above go up to 75 pounds for larger Class A motorhome installs. The critical number isn't the mount's rated capacity though - it's what your wall can actually support. RV walls without backing reinforcement realistically hold 25-35 pounds dynamic load (vibration plus TV weight). For TVs over 40 pounds, plan for backing plate reinforcement or mount to a known structural cross-member. Don't trust spec sheet weight ratings without verifying your wall construction first.

Yes, when properly installed with a positive-locking mechanism. We've tested locked RV mounts at sustained highway speeds (70+ mph), repeated lane changes, hard braking, and washboard gravel road - the locking arm holds the TV motionless. The failures we see are not at highway speeds; they happen because the owner forgot to engage the lock before pulling out, or used a friction-only mount that loosened over the first 100 miles. The MORryde and Furrion locking mounts in the recommended table use a positive cam-lock that requires a deliberate action to release. Add a backup velcro strap or anti-rattle strap and your TV will outlast the rig.

Yes, Express Mounting installs TVs in RVs parked at customer homes or driveways across Metro Atlanta - we've done dozens of installs for owners getting ready for trips to Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta Motor Speedway camping weekends, or longer hauls to the Florida coast. Same flat-rate pricing applies for the TV mount itself ($149 for up to 54-inch, $199 for 55-69-inch). RV-specific work like wall reinforcement, backing plate fabrication, or 12V power conversion is quoted separately based on the rig and mount choice. Call (470) 777-4077 with your TV size, RV class (Class A, fifth-wheel, travel trailer), and where you'd like the TV mounted, and we'll give you a same-day quote.