Day 1, first mods on my new 5.0

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by arniesea

It has been fun working on the new rig and starting on my list. My first priorities were inside the cabinet mods so we can start packing for our first camping trip on Tuesday.

First up were Effa Mesh baskets in the pantry. Next were LED lights in the upper cabinets in the living area. (The captain lights in the loft are enough for that area.. per Paula! ) The lights are made by Sylvania, their Mosaic brand. There is a little remote that lets one choose the colors and other functions. I threaded the IR receiver up through the speaker opening. It is that little white thing sticking up on the left speaker. It is completely reversible if I decide to move it without leaving a hole behind.

Those LED lights are the cats meow. I love the fact that they have a dimmer switch. I can see using these all the time when I'm out in the field set up camping with my telescope. It takes over an hour for the eyes to get dark adapted. That's why it is so maddening when people who have the majesty of a dark sky to look at insist on blasting the area with security lighting. Actually an alternative term would be: 'insecurity lighting'.

Thanks for this.

[arniesea]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Now that is pretty cool. Nice mod. Can you show a pic with a traditional white light? Are you able to control the intensity of the light?

Yes, to both intensity and white light. I will take a picture of it later when I get back from delivering our '19 to its new owners.

Meanwhile here is a picture of the package and the remote.

Edit: that is the expansion pack so I had enough LED strips for the whole run. You need the starter pack for the control unit and remote. I just cut off the cord from the 110V adapter on the 12V side and wired it into my 12V drop. Worked perfectly.

[Telescopist]

I'm guessing that you had to get a AC120V to DC12V Transformer in those situations where you do not have access to shore power?

[arniesea]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

I'm guessing that you had to get a AC120V to DC12V Transformer in those situations where you do not have access to shore power?

No, they are 12v LED lights. They had an adapter on them to use on household current. I cut that off and wired it directly the the trailer’s 12V system.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by arniesea

No, they are 12v LED lights. They had an adapter on them to use on household current. I cut that off and wired it directly the the trailer’s 12V system.

Thanks.

[Mrs. iamunique127]

We still have our "run around the city", 1998, 2-door RAV 4. It's 21 years old and in great shape (186,000 kilometres).

We use a 2014 Tundra to pull our 5.0TA

[h2owmn]

I had a ‘97 4 door stick shift rav 4. It was a blast to drive. I love my highlander, especially the safety features, but that rav was my favorite car ever.

[Mrs. iamunique127]

Our RAV is a 5-speed stick shift...tons o' fun!

We've also had a '92 Forerunner, when they were still sporty, fun, affordable vehicles. LOVED that vehicle. We're on our second Tundra, and have had a Tacoma and a T100. A dedicated Toyota family, for sure.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by arniesea

Yes, to both intensity and white light. I will take a picture of it later when I get back from delivering our '19 to its new owners.

Arnie: Were you able to take a shot with the white light?