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Subject:Re: Westy: Convenient Mount for Large Computer Display
From:thewestyman
Date:Wed, 11 Jul 2018 20:00:41 -0700

What a job!  I see there are lots of other stuff around there.
Zoltan

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Williams
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 6:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Westy: Convenient Mount for Large Computer Display

Today I finished up the wiring and cable routing to fully integrate the
display into the Westy.  The wiring is all hidden, so I can hook up the
laptop just by plugging the HDMI cable into a jack in the Westy's
cabinetry.  And I made an easier way to secure and protect the display
when traveling.

I added those details and photos to the project page, starting here:

https://sbw.org/westydisplay/#h014e18e3

What a fun project!  I hit a few bumps, but some friends helped me stick
to it and finish it up.  (Well, there's a long list of stuff still to do
at the end of the page.)

Oh, and while this was going on, I had the rear CV joints replaced!  It
has been an interesting couple of months.

On 6/22/2018 9:57 AM, Steve Williams wrote:
> I'm working more on the road now, so I needed a way to conveniently use
> a large computer display in my Westy.�  I had a custom rear table leg
> fabricated to support the display on an inexpensive arm, so it can be
> stowed for travel and easily deployed when camping.
>
> I just completed a coast-to-coast trip, stopping at RV parks along the
> way, and it worked out really well!�  I was able to get a lot of work
> done at each stop.
>
> Project Details/Photos: https://sbw.org/westydisplay/
>
> My '84 Wolfsburg: https://sbw.org/sbwsty/
>
> One stop on my trip:
>
> http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20180611/IMG_20180611_203839377/
>
> Questions welcome!�  I enjoy projects like this, and writing about them,
> so I hope some of you find it interesting.