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11-30-2013, 03:25 PM
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Added a Fireplace, LCD TV, and Surround Sound to my Laredo *PICS*
Hello,
I recently did some modifications to my 2005 Keystone Laredo 308GR that I thought I would share.
I did not like the location of the original CRT TV as it was too low. I wanted to move the TV up to where the cabinet doors were (Pictured below). I had to build a frame to mount the TV to. I built the frame and secured it well. I then found paneling that matched the camper and covered the frame with it. I also found some oak colored trim that was a good match as well. I trimmed around the paneling with it as well as all of the openings in the cabinet. This not only covered prior screw holes, but also dressed it up really nice! The TV is on a full-motion mount and can be moved and tilted every-which way. I also installed a new Sony 5.1 Surround Sound system with sub woofer.
Once I did this I had a huge hole where the TV used to be. I decided to build a frame and install a custom electric fire place. I also moved the center channel speaker to the space below the fireplace for a custom look. The fire place can put out heat or just be on without heat for the visual effect.
Here are pictures of the project:
Before:
Frame Building:
Frame behind TV, which is now trimmed out with mathcing paneling. Looks factory!
Paneling and oak trim behind the TV:
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11-30-2013, 03:27 PM
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Showing how the TV tilts and Angles:
Final Result:
Surround Sound Speakers:
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11-30-2013, 03:30 PM
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Nice job! Looks very clean
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11-30-2013, 04:04 PM
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Very nice! We love the fireplace we installed as well as the Vizio 32" TV...way better than the tv that came with the trailer!
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11-30-2013, 10:17 PM
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Nice mod. 
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12-01-2013, 03:01 AM
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Very nice , I would like to add a fire place to our Outback
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12-01-2013, 04:08 AM
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Thats looks great
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12-01-2013, 04:16 AM
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Nice job. Bet it sounds great too.
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12-01-2013, 10:27 AM
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Very nice job. I really appreciate your willingness to rip, tear, and replace. Very professional!
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12-01-2013, 12:52 PM
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WOW! Great job. Nice stable bracing for the TV. Sweet install. Cabinetry and molding top notch. Pro install all the way!!
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12-02-2013, 10:14 AM
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VERY nice work!
Where is the subwoofer hiding?
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12-02-2013, 05:36 PM
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SWEEEET! Great work.
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12-02-2013, 07:15 PM
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Talent
I HATE people on this forum that are so talented it is disgusting 
So, when are you going to be in Atlanta and have time to do this mod on my Outback?
Darn thing looks GREAT!
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12-02-2013, 08:01 PM
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Looks great! You can see all the work
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12-02-2013, 08:25 PM
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Very sharp
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12-03-2013, 02:07 AM
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well done! Looks great! So now the question is, when are you going to be making your state to state tour, doing customization work for your fellow forum members?
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12-04-2013, 11:20 AM
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Wow! That is very impressive. Great attention to detail with no cut corners. This has made me go out to mine and see if this is possible. Where do you find these fire places? Great job!
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12-09-2013, 04:38 PM
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Very nice! I wonder how that would look in my Passport....too many mods not enough time (or money). That one is definitely going on my wish list.
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12-09-2013, 07:45 PM
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I wonder if I could squeeze that into my 24' Hideout? If I replaced the whole dinette it might fit. Oh well...you sure did I professional job. Well done!
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12-10-2013, 08:56 PM
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What kind of power to run the fireplace and how did you connect it?
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