|
|
01-14-2017, 06:29 PM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 19 delivery Apr 2017
Posts: 27
|
Captain's Lights
A lot of people seem to like the Captain's Lights and we are definitely considering them for our build sheet (19). We're looking for some general thoughts on what the benefits these bring, and thoughts about placement. I'm thinking two at the back and two at the front - is that overkill, just right, a waste of dough?
Thanks in advance...
|
|
|
01-14-2017, 06:50 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
|
I had 6 in my 21 and they were over kill. The new lights installed by Escape are very bright, so brightness is not an issue. I had one installed in the middle of the o/h shelf in my 19' and it points down and can be rotated. There are stock o/h in the bed (3) as well as 3 in the dinette area, so plenty of light.
__________________
Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
|
|
|
01-14-2017, 06:59 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
|
Keep in mind this is on a 5.0TA. We use 2 at the bed for reading, unless we are using one of the Kindles.
Have 2 at the U dinette. Also use for reading when the other occupant is sleeping.
I added an overhead LED light under the cabinet centered on the table to avoid shadows, it gets used the most of the 6 lights at the table.
__________________
Happy Motoring
Bob
|
|
|
01-14-2017, 07:04 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
|
If you tie flies or crochet, or if you pick the lima beans out of mixed vegetables, you may want to pay special attention to task light placement.
__________________
What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?
- Bertolt Brecht
|
|
|
01-14-2017, 08:01 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
|
In our 19 we have two in the front corners of the dinette and two on the passenger side corners of the rear bed which is the correct orientation for the heads to be in when sleeping. . Works great at these locations for us.
|
|
|
01-14-2017, 08:20 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21
Posts: 699
|
Though the light in our dinette is more than adequate for reading, we had two Captains lights installed so when I tie flies the light hits my vice from both sides over my shoulder. It wouldn't be bright enough to tie without them. I prefer to use one of the focused Captains lights for reading on the dinette seat. It is easier on the eyes. The two Captains lights that are standard at the head of the bed are great as well.
Bob K
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
|
01-14-2017, 09:38 PM
|
#7
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Bandon, Oregon
Trailer: 5.0TA
Posts: 27
|
We have a 5.0TA, and have two captain's lights in the bed area and two above the dinette area. We use them frequently. Dan
|
|
|
01-15-2017, 09:06 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21/ '16 Tundra 4.6L Dbl. Cab
Posts: 1,564
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by oilhead
We have a 5.0TA, and have two captain's lights in the bed area and two above the dinette area. We use them frequently. Dan
|
Same with us in our 21.
__________________
Steve and Debbie
2016 - 21'
“Get out the map and lay your finger anywhere down” -Indigo Girls
|
|
|
01-15-2017, 03:02 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2016 19 / Toyota 4Runner 2019
Posts: 343
|
Captains lights
Two at the head end of the bed are great and get used a lot. The stock LED lighting is more than enough for the rest of my needs.
__________________
Hugh
|
|
|
01-15-2017, 03:21 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Trailer: Escape 19
Posts: 155
|
I have two captain lights in the front dining area on my 19' escape. I have never used them. I have led lights; there are 3 leds in the front dining area, 3 leds in the back bedroom and one over the kitchen area. I rarely have more than 1 or 2 on of all the lights.
However, I do use my kindle for reading books so maybe if I was reading paper books I would use the captain lights more. Or if I was doing crafts that required more light.
__________________
Linda
"Not all those who wander are lost.." JRR Tolkien
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 11:57 AM
|
#11
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 19 delivery Apr 2017
Posts: 27
|
Thanks all for your shares. Appreciated.
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 06:27 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Santa Rosa County, Florida
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 Tow: 2024 Toyota Tundra
Posts: 3,105
|
I had two captain's lights at the head of my bed in my 21. I never use them. I removed one to get access to 12V power for a wifi repeater. I may put the light in the dining area, where it might be useful.
I also use an ebook reader, a Kobo, so that reduces my light requirement for bedtime reading. And I sleep with my head at the "foot" of the bed anyway.
__________________
Mike Lewis
She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie-- propane
Photos and travelogues here: mikelewisimages.com
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 06:53 PM
|
#13
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
|
We like the captains lights for ambient lighting, not necessarily for reading. We typically turn them toward the corners and it gives a nice soft lighting while we watch TV. The overhead lights under the cabinets are too harsh, and we only use them when we are cleaning or need a very bright light.
__________________
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 07:11 PM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bandera, Texas
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA
Posts: 144
|
Ditto to that. We have the same in our 5.0 and the lighting is 'just right'. We use the lights in bed a lot: I can go to sleep and she keeps her's on without much problem.
__________________
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 07:29 PM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
|
Just curious, did ETI ever change to a warmer led in the captain lights?
__________________
Happy Motoring
Bob
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 07:32 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bandera, Texas
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA
Posts: 144
|
I don't think so....but I got mine in 2015
__________________
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 08:17 PM
|
#17
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Trailer: 2017 Escape 17B
Posts: 90
|
Love that eggmoji
Walt
__________________
Walt
2017 Escape 17B
2013 Honda Ridgeline
Blacksburg, VA
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 08:43 PM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Middle, Tennessee
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19' #2
Posts: 1,441
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by padlin
Just curious, did ETI ever change to a warmer led in the captain lights?
|
We replaced the bulbs with these and like the warm white better.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...-bulb-hh/1395/
__________________
Tom
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 09:13 PM
|
#19
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Boise, Idaho
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21
Posts: 79
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
We like the captains lights for ambient lighting, not necessarily for reading. We typically turn them toward the corners and it gives a nice soft lighting while we watch TV. The overhead lights under the cabinets are too harsh, and we only use them when we are cleaning or need a very bright light.
|
We agree, The over head lights are too harsh.
|
|
|
01-16-2017, 09:52 PM
|
#20
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Janesville, WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: Escape 19 (sold) Escape 21 2014
Posts: 1,886
|
Put two layers of parchment paper in those over head lights and see if that is any better. A pretty cheap fix. Takes 10 minutes and you may already have all the materials. If you don't like it, try theatrical filters ($$$) or go with different bulbs.
__________________
Paul and Janet Braun
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 now 2012 Toyota Sequoia V8
Escape 19' 2010 now 2014 Escape 21'
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|