Flip Down monitor GOING BIGGER

[rodrign]

Does anyone one know if it is possible to go with a bigger flip-down (20" FlipDown)monitor and trash the small 8" flip down? Will the rear A/C vents above be in the way? Let me know if anyone has gone bigger..

 

[mkim1120]

Does anyone one know if it is possible to go with a bigger flip-down (20" FlipDown)monitor and trash the small 8" flip down? Will the rear A/C vents above be in the way? Let me know if anyone has gone bigger..

i went with a 15''
but it was TOOOOO big.
daytime viewing was fine, but in the evening it was WAY too bright even tho i would set the setting to a lowest level available.
you do get alot of looks with a monitor that big tho..
kids eyes>cool factor
also aother member on here said he had 17'' and after a while the headliner began to sag
i could see that happening b/c everytime i hit a bump the screen with jump alot due to the weight

 

[rodrign]

Nice, did you install yourself? I wonder why his liner sagged? You would think the monitor was braced or screwed into the roof frame to prevent sag?

 

[JKmotorsports]

The proper way to install overhhead monitors is to remove the headliner and attach a brace to the existing braces. Then re-install the headliner and secure the OH to the new brace. Just about every OH monitor I install this way. Securing it to the headliner alone will cause the headliner to sag and can be VERY dangerous in a collision, especially with larger monitors. I see a lot of inexperienced or just plain lazy installers who will mount the OH to the headliner alone. Some vehicles will have a cross brace right where the monitor will go and you won't need to remove the headliner.
The largest yet I've installed in a nbs Tahoe (Yukon actually) was a 15" with no problems.

 

[Zigger21]

Just Puchased a 17"

The proper way to install overhhead monitors is to remove the headliner and attach a brace to the existing braces. Then re-install the headliner and secure the OH to the new brace. Just about every OH monitor I install this way. Securing it to the headliner alone will cause the headliner to sag and can be VERY dangerous in a collision, especially with larger monitors. I see a lot of inexperienced or just plain lazy installers who will mount the OH to the headliner alone. Some vehicles will have a cross brace right where the monitor will go and you won't need to remove the headliner.
The largest yet I've installed in a nbs Tahoe (Yukon actually) was a 15" with no problems.

Hello Im new to the forum and I just installed a Alpine IVA-D310 in to my 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali. I just purchased an Emerson 17" flip down to install into there. The Monitor retalis for $1200 and I got it for a great deal at $280. My denali has a moon roof and I am going to need any assistance on installing this. What do I need to do to accomplish this so I wont have any sag and is this possible with the Moon roof liner sheild right where I want to install. I know there has been people who have done this successfully and Im am needing your proffesional assistance. I will grealy appriciate any assistance. take Care Chevy/GMC owners.

 

[rodrign]

Thank's JKMotorsprts. Let's just hope I won't need an additional brace...