Hi all!
Well, the Kenwood head unit is in and I am loving it. The rear view camera works great too, though I still need to calibrate the lines.

We usually sit on the sofa, and sleep on the lower bed in our "50." Now I am considering a Flip Down Monitor. I am thinking of mounting it where the pathetic dome lights are now. I pre-wired power and RCA OUT from the Kenwood DVD player to the panel behind the penthouse tie downs, right next to the proposed install location.

1. What is the best flip down monitor 19" or larger out there? I am hoping for a good picture quality and decent size. I also want to make sure it stays folded during bumpy dirt roads.

2. Have you installed a flip down monitor and what are the things to know?

3. What did you do, and would you do it again?

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George ><>
2005 5.4L E250 RB50 4x4 SMB
2000 4Runner Limited 4WD

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

2. I didn't install one, but I've had 3 vehicles that came with them. Remember to take along your bicycle helmets, gauze, antibiotic cream, and perhaps an onboard medic.

3. I did just what I described. I hit my head on the things all the time. I would never have another one. If you prefer to carry DVDs to play on your head unit, I understand, but we have rather enjoyed going all digital. Tablets/laptop for movies, which can be patch-corded or bluetoothed to the head unit, and less to store without physical DVD's on board. We just sit ours on the counter. Another advantage of taking a laptop, which we always have anyway, is that you can set it up outside or up in the PH and still see it.

last year I added the same indash stereo back up camera a 19 inch monitor. monitor does not have name on it but rob who does all smb installs did it for me and said it was the best on the market. it has a great picture. mounted between front seats always out of the way when down. never bumped head. c ya

Another alternative would be to install a standard computer monitor with a VESA mount. I've been very happy with this setup and it was fairly inexpensive compared to the flip down units. This monitor is connected to a mini Windows 8.1 computer that I built and installed behind the drivers seat. It has built-in bluetooth so I can stream the sound directly through the Kenwood head unit.

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2006 E350 6.0PSD 5R110, SMB 4X4, RB-50, ARB lockers front/rear, Aluminess galore, AMP steps.
Callsign KK6GIY

Tapatio, what is power consumption like when using an inverter away from hookups?

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George ><>
2005 5.4L E250 RB50 4x4 SMB
2000 4Runner Limited 4WD

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Nothing significant enough to be of concern. The monitor draws about 30 watts or 2.5 amps. I don't know how much the computer pulls but we watch 1-2 full length movies and it barely puts a dent in the 4d battery, with the stereo on.

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2006 E350 6.0PSD 5R110, SMB 4X4, RB-50, ARB lockers front/rear, Aluminess galore, AMP steps.
Callsign KK6GIY

There has to be someone out there that has a recommendation for an overhead video monitor.

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George ><>
2005 5.4L E250 RB50 4x4 SMB
2000 4Runner Limited 4WD

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Skyrat, berns387 said he had one installed by SMB last year, give them a call or try to find a local stereo installer, even car toys. FWIW, to the point of your other Q's, I will ditto what 86Scotty said......we had one too, our set up now-macbook, small external drive loaded with movies, Bose soundlink.

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'03 Ford E350 7.3L Diesel
(de)SMB'd Custom RB-50
Quigley 4X4 w/Deavers & Agile Offroad's R.I.P. package
CCV High Profile Pop Top

When I was thinking of buying one, I checked out the reviews on Amazon if the different models. Seemed to be a good way to get lots of real world feedback.

I use iPads or surface pro and can use it inside and out. I really don't want a hard mount that could be in the way

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Kelly, Claudine, Sophie dog, Bell the redheaded step child and Gooseberry RIP.

Most the time the Copilot is Now Sophie dog the noise maker.

2000 7.3 PS Quigley/RB30 with a 6 window poptop.