Smith Richards 635013 12V Motorized RV TV Lift – Rack and Pinion, New Surplus

Genuine Smith Richards motorized TV lift assembly, part number 635013, built August 2023 and never installed. Smith Richards builds these in the USA for RV manufacturers, which is why you will not find them on a big-box shelf.

The important part: this runs on 12V DC. The inexpensive TV lifts sold online are 110V AC units built for houses. In an RV, a van, a boat, or a bus that means you cannot raise your TV without firing up an inverter or plugging into shore power. This one wires straight to your 12 volt system and works on battery like the rest of the coach.

Drive is rack-and-pinion, not a cable or a folding scissor arm. A gearmotor turns a pinion against a fixed rack, so the TV travels straight and holds position with no drift and nothing to stretch or fray. The mast and guide rails are extruded aluminum, so the assembly stays light enough to hang in a cabinet without reinforcing the whole wall.

The TV mounts to an adjustable cross-bracket with slotted arms, so it fits a range of VESA patterns rather than one fixed size. A top valance rail is included to finish the cabinet opening where the TV comes through.

Ships as pictured: shrink-wrapped with the cross-bracket and valance rail alongside and the hardware bagged. Assembly is straightforward bolt-up. You supply your own rocker switch and 12V feed.

Key Features

• Smith Richards P/N 635013 motorized TV lift assembly
• 12V DC operation – runs directly off RV house batteries, no inverter needed
• Rack-and-pinion drive, not a cable or scissor mechanism
• Permanent-magnet gearmotor (Smith Richards drive 630112)
• Extruded aluminum mast with dual guide rails
• Adjustable VESA cross-bracket with slotted arms
• Top valance rail included to finish the cabinet opening
• Mounting brackets and hardware included
• Built 08/2023 – new surplus, never installed
• Made in the USA by Smith Richards Inc.

Applications

• RV and motorhome bedroom or living room TV cabinet
• Fifth wheel and travel trailer entertainment centers
• Toy hauler and race trailer lounges
• Bus, limo, and coach conversions
• Van conversions and skoolie builds
• Marine cabin and salon installations
• Tiny homes and cabins running on 12V
• Custom cabinetry and furniture builds

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work on 110V household power?
No, and that is the point. This is a 12V DC unit built for RVs, boats, and conversions. Wire it to your house battery system. If you need it in a stick-built home you would need a 12V power supply.

What size TV will it handle?
The cross-bracket has slotted arms that adjust across a range of VESA patterns, which covers most flat panels in the 32 to 55 inch range. Measure your TV’s VESA hole spacing and the weight before ordering, and reach out if you want us to check fit.

Does it come with a switch?
No. The lift is supplied as the mechanism, brackets, and valance rail. You supply the rocker switch and the 12V feed, which lets you match whatever control your build already uses.

How much travel does it have?
The mast and rails set the stroke. Contact us with your cabinet opening height and we will confirm the extended and retracted dimensions before you buy.

Is it hard to install?
It is a bolt-up job. Mount the frame plumb in the cabinet, run 12V to the motor, wire your switch, and hang the TV on the bracket. Most of the work is in the cabinetry, not the lift.

Why is it labeled Smith Richards and not an RV brand?
Smith Richards builds these in the USA and supplies them to RV manufacturers, who install them under their own name. This is the same part the factory used, bought as surplus.