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03-23-2018, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Dog
Got my awning LED lights! Now to make some time to install them!
Fred M.
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'git 'er done, Fred.
Because sometimes hanging around under the awning at night we find the porch light a bit bright, but do like the brightness at times. I have thought of trying to find a dimmer for the switch for the porch light, but maybe a bit of LED strip which can be dimmed low would do the trick.
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04-05-2018, 07:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Dog
Got my awning LED lights! Now to make some time to install them!
Fred M.
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id you ge tthe lights installed yet? How easy was it?
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04-09-2018, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wetzk
id you ge tthe lights installed yet? How easy was it?
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All I have done is bench test them to make sure they work before doing the install. I hope to have them done in the next couple of weeks.
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06-14-2018, 08:20 AM
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LED Awning Lights - Installation
Finally got around to completing the install on our 2017 21’ TT.
I will have to post photos in multiple posts.
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06-14-2018, 08:39 AM
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I was able to remove the rear awning cap
I used a 12” 1/4” drill bit to drill at a bit of an angle.
Here is the entry point located at the rear of the awning.
Here is the exit point located inside the upper cabinet of the passenger side above the dinette.
Red Dog
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06-14-2018, 08:45 AM
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06-14-2018, 08:54 AM
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LED Awning Lights - Installation
The red LED is displayed, but the colors can be changed.
I know there are less expensive LEDs on the market, but I chose Boogey Lights because I used them on my Harley and they never failed me. They are rated at IP65: Protected from total dust & from low pressure water jets from any direction
Regards,
Fred M.
Red Dog
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06-14-2018, 09:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Dog
Finally got around to completing the install on our 2017 21’ TT.
I will have to post photos in multiple posts.
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Great job Fred!
The picture of how to get wiring down the inside corner of the trailer is really informative - so that's how you get wiring from the bench area to the upper cabinets!
I see that the LEDs can do red - what other colors can it do? Also, did you get a remote control with it?
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06-14-2018, 09:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Dog
Here is the entry point located at the rear of the awning.
Here is the exit point located inside the upper cabinet of the passenger side above the dinette.
Red Dog
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Did you cringe when it came time to drill that hole in the trailer? Every time I drilled a hole in my trailer, I had to measure it so many times to make sure it was going to be OK, it got close to not drilling it at all.
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06-14-2018, 11:13 AM
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LED Awning Lights - Installation
Quote:
Originally Posted by tdf-texas
I see that the LEDs can do red - what other colors can it do? Also, did you get a remote control with it?
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Thanks Tom!
The package I got included a wireless remote that displays 7 colors (Red, Green, Blue, white, light Blue, Orange, Purple) plus you can use an app via Bluetooth and you have a gazillion combinations.
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06-14-2018, 11:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tdf-texas
Did you cringe when it came time to drill that hole in the trailer? Every time I drilled a hole in my trailer, I had to measure it so many times to make sure it was going to be OK, it got close to not drilling it at all.
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It was exactly as you described. It took me a few beers to finally pull the trigger
Fred
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06-14-2018, 09:34 PM
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Good job Fred! Looks really nice.
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06-15-2018, 08:01 AM
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If you need a hole in your trailer, you need a hole. I have never been gun shy about putting one in. I have put 3 large square holes and 5 smaller round holes in mine. I did measure twice to make sure it was right. Repairs could be made, but not a preferable route to take.
Your light install looks great, Fred. I am looking for something dimmable for when sitting around outside the trailer yet not wanting the bright light of the porch light, and though I had not planned to do an LED strip, it might fit the bill.
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06-15-2018, 11:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
If you need a hole in your trailer, you need a hole. I have never been gun shy about putting one in. I have put 3 large square holes and 5 smaller round holes in mine. I did measure twice to make sure it was right. Repairs could be made, but not a preferable route to take.
Your light install looks great, Fred. I am looking for something dimmable for when sitting around outside the trailer yet not wanting the bright light of the porch light, and though I had not planned to do an LED strip, it might fit the bill.
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Understand...these are dimmable.
From very subdued to very bright. But, I think most have a dimming feature.
Fred M.
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06-15-2018, 12:33 PM
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Just a suggest, when I installed one of these back in 2014 on my Escape 21, after 6 months some of the LEDs went out and I had to replace them. So when installing, make it easy to uninstall at some future time, you may have to.
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06-15-2018, 03:17 PM
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LED Awning Lights - Installation
Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Just a suggest, when I installed one of these back in 2014 on my Escape 21, after 6 months some of the LEDs went out and I had to replace them. So when installing, make it easy to uninstall at some future time, you may have to.
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Thanks! Got it covered.
Fred M.
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06-15-2018, 03:19 PM
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#57
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Nice work!
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