TV secure no drill (velcro strap hack)

[Patriot]

Occasionally if we hit a really hard interstate bridge expansion joint or a rough area in the road our Oliver TV will dislodge from its mounting system and drop down to the viewing position. Here is a quick no drill hack I came up to secure the TV to the ceiling mount. I keep several of these Velcro straps handy in my go to “possible kit bag”. 😎

Pro tip - These also work great for keeping hoses and extension cords tightly wrapped when stowing your gear. For those that rarely use your TV you can also consider using a heavy duty zip tie to keep it secured. 

Cheers and Safe Travels!

Patriot🇺🇸

 

https://www.amazon.com/Fastening-YiwerDer-Adjustable-Multi-Purpose-Organized/dp/B071DGMNMX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2V2K54DUWTMRH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TJTiwCtGl2z4dbIxVXVkV4M4n-QJGmCsu2sqxtDQ52QSbNP9Yg9KP_nqnBV4u9OrwRNmDvLNH4XvqsfnLJ4TyD0iQZxbo6R9Ghs51ulUeZeD0mhKeGkv71maHpShOTrPveip28oZKLbybUvTXl-e2J0Sd_1wZ11ondWuDkSlopdLnmIGrRg85XHWLntQLomOFL-B0GDOrZdy00QDtt878Yoe_pfz6cBlFf9xq5SaJPE.jwjo80tXAmQqKUzQ8o531cxvoVDM-xBRkN5SPE6DgtE&dib_tag=se&keywords=velcro+straps+1%2F2+inch+wide&qid=1733150108&sprefix=Velcro+straps%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

 

[John Dorrer]

5 hours ago, Patriot said:

Occasionally if we hit a really hard interstate bridge expansion joint or a rough area in the road our Oliver TV will dislodge from its mounting system and drop down to the viewing position. Here is a quick no drill hack I came up to secure the TV to the ceiling mount. I keep several of these Velcro straps handy in my go to “possible kit bag”. 😎

Pro tip - These also work great for keeping hoses and extension cords tightly wrapped when stowing your gear. For those that rarely use your TV you can also consider using a heavy duty zip tie to keep it secured. 

Cheers and Safe Travels!

Patriot🇺🇸

 

https://www.amazon.com/Fastening-YiwerDer-Adjustable-Multi-Purpose-Organized/dp/B071DGMNMX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2V2K54DUWTMRH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TJTiwCtGl2z4dbIxVXVkV4M4n-QJGmCsu2sqxtDQ52QSbNP9Yg9KP_nqnBV4u9OrwRNmDvLNH4XvqsfnLJ4TyD0iQZxbo6R9Ghs51ulUeZeD0mhKeGkv71maHpShOTrPveip28oZKLbybUvTXl-e2J0Sd_1wZ11ondWuDkSlopdLnmIGrRg85XHWLntQLomOFL-B0GDOrZdy00QDtt878Yoe_pfz6cBlFf9xq5SaJPE.jwjo80tXAmQqKUzQ8o531cxvoVDM-xBRkN5SPE6DgtE&dib_tag=se&keywords=velcro+straps+1%2F2+inch+wide&qid=1733150108&sprefix=Velcro+straps%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

 

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[jdmmtx]

Our TV comes unlatched about half the time...and that's highway driving - not on dirt roads or across open fields! We've had 2 break in transit and one of those was WITH using a velcro strap. It, too, came loose! We've since switched to using a dog collar (size XS, 8-12").

[Patriot]

1 hour ago, jdmmtx said:

Our TV comes unlatched about half the time...and that's highway driving - not on dirt roads or across open fields! We've had 2 break in transit and one of those was WITH using a velcro strap. It, too, came loose! We've since switched to using a dog collar (size XS, 8-12").

Wow…so far so good here with the Velcro strap. Have you considered a heavy duty zip tie?

[Geronimo John]

I have had some rough rides, especially on our Houston to Fairbanks trip.  But never have had my TV deploy.

Could you be running higher pressure in your tires or stiffer springs?

GJ

[Rolind]

When we did our initial walkthrough of our new Oliver, the Oliver service rep strongly suggested we keep short segments of pool noodle between the back of the retracted tv and the lower surface of the attic to prevent the fiberglass from fatiguing around the tv mounting bracket. Even ratting around Moab, we have never had the TV deploy while traveling.