Question for you. The 12volt outlet in my VNL780 has no power. Volvo says there is a switch for it but I can't find it. Does your outlet have a switch?
I didn't get a look at how your power goes into your TV, but my Insignia TV has a separate barrel connector power cord that plugs into the back. A little research showed it was 12 volt input. Rather than plug the brick into an inverter (changing 12vdc to 120vac to 12vdc) I found a 12vdc cable to go straight into my TV. Uses less battery than the inverter. Shopped for a blue ray player that I could do the same with....no need for an inverter for tv/blue ray enjoyment.
There are so many options available. I just kept it like it was. I didn't have the tv on all the time, only when I wanted to watch a movie or during my thirty four hour reset. I turned my inverter off when I wasn't watching tv.
What’s up bruh. Check your fuses. If they’re blown or the wrong size, the outlets (12v) won’t work. Just replace them. Hopefully this will fix your problem. If these are outlets like you have at home, they should be running back to your inverter so whenever your power on your inverter it powers your outlets in the truck. I have two in my truck. Get a plastic fuse puller. Good luck
Look closely at my video. The easiest way to install a tv is take the back plate down just like I did. I recommend getting an unlimited data plan on your phone or a mifi from Verizon so you can connect to programs via the internet. If my video still don’t help, let me know what you need help with and I will try my best to help you
What's up Willie Dee? Curious. so, when you hook up the coax.....it's actually hooked up to an external antenna that comes in the volvo? my truck is equipped with the tv stand, too. Just curious what's on the other end of that coax! Thanks
None of the cigarette lighter thingies work in the back of the truck any ideas? It's a 2020 Volvo semi. Similar setup to the one in the video. Not sure what to do nor where to begin troubleshooting 😕
Hi Ms. S. On the top middle of your dashboard where you site stuff, under that are your fuses. If it’s no longer there, it’s on the driver side, down by the brakes. Remove the fuse cover and look at the label. It will say 12 volt bunk or rear 12 volt. The fuses are blown and need to be replaced with the same fuse. This should solve your problem. Take care and be safe.
@@ClosingTheTruckingGap thank you soooo much trying these steps now 🙏🏽😊 Def need it NJ was just shut down yesterday and I'm headed that way as we type😅. You be safe as well.
I think it comes standard in all 2015 and newer Volvo VNL trucks. As for the back plate, I took it off the back of the tv mount so I could screw it to my tv. It's easier to install if you do it that way.
The inverter you have is a 200 watt continuous. The 400 watt supply is only used when starting electric motors like a drill. They require more power just to start the motor and then the requirement drops way down. Warning: The inverter you purchased has a modified frequency. It is not to be used for electronics. Your TV will run fine on it for a few months and then die forever. You need to use a pure sine inverter for electronics. They are far more expensive than the trash you can buy for $20. It doesn't matter what wattage the inverter is, if you plug it into the accessory outlet, the most you'll get is about 75 watts. The inverter just can't pull enough amps through the tiny 14 gauge or smaller wires That's why the battery cables with far thicker wires were provided. Did a little experiment once. After using a watt-meter from a 12 volt outlet and seeing 75 watts maximum, I hooked up 4 - 12 volt plugs together with each plug going to a separate accessory outlet. Then I ran all four wires to a switch and then to the input of a 300 watt inverter. Used a switch because if you didn't and just plugged each plug into each outlet (one at a time), there would be a spark and that would blow the fuses. By using a switch, all four plugs would would engage at once with no spark. The result to this was I received the full 300 watts from the inverter! Again it has to be a pure sine wave for electronics. The cheap inverters are for things like fans, drills, etc. If you bought a 2000 watt cheap inverter at a truck stop and tried to run your microwave. It would come on, but it would hum loudly and after about 25 to 50 uses the microwave would die. I was a naval E-5 electrician's mate in Vietnam for 6 years and a commercial electrician outside. Plus I took a 4 year correspondence course with Cleveland Institute of Electronics for a First Class FCC License.
This video is the most helpful amongst all the other videos explaining how to install tv in a Volvo, bless you 🙏🏾
I agree I searched for 2hrs just to find Mr Willie's and it's exactly what I needed 🙏🏽
Hey nice video instruction my friend thanks it really helped me out
Good video my man I getting a TV on my truck and I didn’t know how to installed thank you 🙏🏽
Cool. They don’t explain how to put it in do they. Be safe
Thanks for this video. Was wondering what the green arrow was. Thanks for clarifying 🙂
Was a huge help thanks alot..
Right on
Great video willie👍🏽
Thanks man
Thanks for the video
I just got a 32 inch TV hopefully I can do it myself...hey if I have any questions I'm going to hit you up bro...thanks again
Thanku , now finally I install
Right on
What mount and swing arm bracket did you use sir?
Question for you. The 12volt outlet in my VNL780 has no power. Volvo says there is a switch for it but I can't find it. Does your outlet have a switch?
Wat size is that tv I got a mount in my truck already but I think it was a previous driver had it tho fr
What size tv did you install
Thank you so much
How did you hang it on bracket
I didn't get a look at how your power goes into your TV, but my Insignia TV has a separate barrel connector power cord that plugs into the back. A little research showed it was 12 volt input. Rather than plug the brick into an inverter (changing 12vdc to 120vac to 12vdc) I found a 12vdc cable to go straight into my TV. Uses less battery than the inverter. Shopped for a blue ray player that I could do the same with....no need for an inverter for tv/blue ray enjoyment.
There are so many options available. I just kept it like it was. I didn't have the tv on all the time, only when I wanted to watch a movie or during my thirty four hour reset. I turned my inverter off when I wasn't watching tv.
Mister Miles .. of course whatever works best for your needs. Just wanted all to know in case they weren't aware. Great video, thanks for posting.
Right on. I appreciate it.
Where did you buy the wall bracket and TV bracket from???
In my truck I have the rectangle piece, but where can I get the piece that mounts to the tv?
Did you ever find that piece that mounts on the back of the tv? If so where can I find it? Thanks!
Hi brother. You know how I can get my stock outlets to work. Already have an inverter but don't want to use a bunch of extension cords unless I must
What’s up bruh. Check your fuses. If they’re blown or the wrong size, the outlets (12v) won’t work. Just replace them. Hopefully this will fix your problem. If these are outlets like you have at home, they should be running back to your inverter so whenever your power on your inverter it powers your outlets in the truck. I have two in my truck. Get a plastic fuse puller. Good luck
Mister Miles thanks
TV LOOKS GOOD! Is the inverter mandatory in order to gain power?
Thanks man. It is mandatory not unless you have a tv with a 12v plug
@@ClosingTheTruckingGap thank you for the reply, i have to work on installing an inverter!
What size screws did you use on back of the tv?
I used 10mm I think. It should say it on the back of your tv new the screw holes
What size tvs will the mount hold?
blanko marks
What up bruh. I had a 22' in my truck. It will support a 19' to probably a 24'. It has a lot of holes for different sizes.
Brother I really need help I got 2016 volvo everything is installed allready just need to install TV
Look closely at my video. The easiest way to install a tv is take the back plate down just like I did. I recommend getting an unlimited data plan on your phone or a mifi from Verizon so you can connect to programs via the internet. If my video still don’t help, let me know what you need help with and I will try my best to help you
Hey what the biggest tv you think will fit in the hole there 24 or 32
I had a 24. I think the biggest you can go is probably 28
Hey, is that arm/mount already pre installed in the truck or did you install that?
Already installed
Is that plate with the multiple holes factory I don’t have that plate
Did you ever find that piece that mounts on the back of the tv? If so where can I find it? Thanks!
can you hook up video game consoles in the truck? curious
What's up Trevor P. You sure can as long as you don't let it interfere with your onetime pickups and deliveries.
What's up Willie Dee? Curious. so, when you hook up the coax.....it's actually hooked up to an external antenna that comes in the volvo? my truck is equipped with the tv stand, too. Just curious what's on the other end of that coax! Thanks
Toby's GoPro I'm not sure. I pulled the cable and it didn't come loose. You may have to contact Volvo Trucks.
do you get local channels once you plug up to the installed coax?? Thanks
Toby's GoPro Yes sir
10-4. Thanks!!
None of the cigarette lighter thingies work in the back of the truck any ideas?
It's a 2020 Volvo semi. Similar setup to the one in the video. Not sure what to do nor where to begin troubleshooting 😕
Hi Ms. S. On the top middle of your dashboard where you site stuff, under that are your fuses. If it’s no longer there, it’s on the driver side, down by the brakes. Remove the fuse cover and look at the label. It will say 12 volt bunk or rear 12 volt. The fuses are blown and need to be replaced with the same fuse. This should solve your problem. Take care and be safe.
@@ClosingTheTruckingGap thank you soooo much trying these steps now 🙏🏽😊
Def need it NJ was just shut down yesterday and I'm headed that way as we type😅. You be safe as well.
Anytime. Be safe
I just got this company truck so someone else has the mounting arm.🤦🏾♀️ Will a regular mount from Walmart work or do I need to order one from Volvo?
Did you ever figure it out? If so please assit
I don't have the back plate that screw into the back of the tv. Where can I purchase one from?
I’m not sure. I would check out the dealership or look on eBay.
Did you ever find that piece that mounts on the back of the tv? If so where can I find it? Thanks!
@a.j.3617 nope I'm in a freightliner now. Ebay but hard to find.
Where did you buy that adapter plate?
Im trying to find that plate to.
I think it comes standard in all 2015 and newer Volvo VNL trucks. As for the back plate, I took it off the back of the tv mount so I could screw it to my tv. It's easier to install if you do it that way.
@@rogerjustus4799 Did you ever find that piece that mounts on the back of the tv? If so where can I find it? Thanks!
Did the mount come already installed in your truck?
La Donna Dhluni Sorry for the late reply. Yes
Willie Dee LOL that's ok. I've purchased and installed a bracket now. 😉
@@ladonnadhluni508 where did you buy it? I want a tv in my truck lol
Yes, the Mount came in the truck. I got the tv from BestBuy
Hey bud, what size is that TV? N how big is the inverter u got
It’s a 22in tv. I think the inverter is a small 400 watt inverter from harbor freight
The inverter you have is a 200 watt continuous. The 400 watt supply is only used when starting electric motors like a drill. They require more power just to start the motor and then the requirement drops way down.
Warning: The inverter you purchased has a modified frequency. It is not to be used for electronics. Your TV will run fine on it for a few months and then die forever. You need to use a pure sine inverter for electronics. They are far more expensive than the trash you can buy for $20.
It doesn't matter what wattage the inverter is, if you plug it into the accessory outlet, the most you'll get is about 75 watts. The inverter just can't pull enough amps through the tiny 14 gauge or smaller wires That's why the battery cables with far thicker wires were provided.
Did a little experiment once. After using a watt-meter from a 12 volt outlet and seeing 75 watts maximum, I hooked up 4 - 12 volt plugs together with each plug going to a separate accessory outlet. Then I ran all four wires to a switch and then to the input of a 300 watt inverter. Used a switch because if you didn't and just plugged each plug into each outlet (one at a time), there would be a spark and that would blow the fuses. By using a switch, all four plugs would would engage at once with no spark.
The result to this was I received the full 300 watts from the inverter! Again it has to be a pure sine wave for electronics. The cheap inverters are for things like fans, drills, etc. If you bought a 2000 watt cheap inverter at a truck stop and tried to run your microwave. It would come on, but it would hum loudly and after about 25 to 50 uses the microwave would die.
I was a naval E-5 electrician's mate in Vietnam for 6 years and a commercial electrician outside. Plus I took a 4 year correspondence course with Cleveland Institute of Electronics for a First Class FCC License.
This is what I have and it works great. Thanks for your service.
Chicago Electric Power Systems 400 Watt Continuous 800 Peak Inverter
Where I can get that tv mount
You might have to check with Volvo. If not see if you can order one off of eBay. It came with the truck
i got a 760 what size is that tv
22in
What size is it?
What’s up Mr. J. That’s a 22” Insignia Roku
How many inches the tv is brother
arsh gill This is main Question everyone has...
I’m on home time right now. I’ll go to the truck in the morning and give you the exact measurements