RLN
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I am probably over thinking this, but I would prefer to get it right the first time, so I will ask for advice....
Want to mount a Clock/weather station to the wall just above the thermostat in my Jayco 23b. The wall is thin plywood. The clock is not really heavy by any means, and has a standard "keyhole" slot for mounting (perfect for stationary purposes I am sure)
I was thinking of using a short screw for the keyhole, and adding a couple of round tabs of velcro on the bottom corners in order to make sure it stays put. The velcro will prevent the clock from jumping off the screw as I travel down the bumpy roads.
Any other ideas out there?
While I am at it, this clock has a wireless remote sensor for reporting the outside temperature and humidity. They caution that it is not 100% waterproof and will last longer if mounted in a somewhat protected location. Anyone find a nice protected outside location that will keep it out of the rain, but still provide a reasonably accurate temperature and humidity reading?
Thanks!
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Happy Harry
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I mounted my atomic clock to the thin plywood with "VELCRO"
I put two pieces on the clock then matched it on the wall.
This way I can easily remove the clock to install new batteries..
It has worek very well for 5 years now...
Harry
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cp1971
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RLN I ahve heard of people mounting things just the way you mentioned. Have not done it yet myself. As far as the outside sensor. I have been thinking of getting one myself and have been looking at the Roo to find the best location. I have a 23SS and I am thinking of mounting the sensor above the slide but below the slide topper. This way it is out of the direct weather but should still be somewhat accurate. My slide topper has a few inches of clearance between the top of the slide and the bottom of the topper. Just a thought if you have a slide.
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Yeldarb
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Yes, mounted mine with one screw and then a piece of velcro, works great. Outside I mounted the remote sensor with velcro on back side of the propane tank cover near the battery, it helps having it there as whenever I leave its easy to notice and I won't forget to put it back in the TT.
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Ditto on the velcro. We've used it for the clock, pictures and a small weather station. Works great and does not pull the wallcovering off - just take it slow and easy. You might use a screw in the keyhole and then a bit of velcro for stability. Unless it is pretty heavy, you should be good.
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RLN
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Thanks everyone. Mounted it tonight with a screw and velcro - seems good to go.
Regarding the sensor, I had not considered bringing it inside when not using the trailer, might be best. May do it if a good spot doesn't present itself.
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My outside temperature sensor has been under the trailer (deep shade) since July 2005 other than a few minutes this spring for a battery change. The propane tank gets cooler as gas is released, but probably not enought to matter.
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AlbertaCamper2
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We use a wireless thermometer and just stand the outdoor sensor on our little shelf outside the trailer door underneath the awning. The inside unit has a stand that we set up on the tv shelf inside. It gives both inside and outside temperatures as well as outside humidity. We just put them in a drawer when we are packing up. Works well.
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webslave
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Mounted my clock the same as the OP suggested, short screw and velcro tabs. Works like a charm.
I have an inside / outside weather station with a remote sensor. I mounted the inside portion just like the clock and I mounted my outside sensor just behind the front frame member. It is under the trailer and shielded from road spray by the frame member. Used zip ties to tie it to the steel pipe that carries the propane to the various appliances. Never take it down except to change the batteries (haven't yet...), stays there year round and I don't have to worry about dropping it, banging it, or leaving it somewhere 
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I'll have to try the underneath idea, my thermometer won't read thru the walls, I have to put the rx'er in the window and the tx'er on the awning arm!
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