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03-19-2021, 02:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Placerville, California
Trailer: 2018 Escape 17A double dinette
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Donna, when I did a similar mod in my previous Aframe, I went to Habitat for Humanity Restore where they sell "house parts" that people have donated. I think there are a couple in your area. I measured the max size door that the space would accommodate, and I had several choices of various sizes at the store, though I did have to paint it. I had the door before I decided on the exact dimensions of the hole.
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03-19-2021, 02:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,051
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Thanks BJ for the suggestion. There's a Habitat for Humanity Restore not far from me. IF I decide to do this mod, I'll check the restore, for certain 
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03-19-2021, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
Posts: 2,255
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i would like to do the top step mod and that little door mod on my 17 but i am not handy not sure i could do it myself.
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03-19-2021, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Pismo Beach, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Nice work ! Do you info on your source for the lighting ?Pat
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I got the switches and the LED lights from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/BUYGOO-V-156-...ro+swit&sr=8-6
https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Inter...x=led+&sr=8-29
I wired it together, soldered as well as shrink wrap each connection. I was able to find electricity in cupboards. I have at least 10 cabinets with lights including the step storage and the front outside storage. I love the lights!
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03-25-2021, 06:40 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Appling, Georgia
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA
Posts: 22
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Thanks for the links to the switches and lights. Would you mind posting a picture of one of the switches installed in a cabinet? This is definitely on my to do list.
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03-25-2021, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Pismo Beach, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vin and Janice
Thanks for the links to the switches and lights. Would you mind posting a picture of one of the switches installed in a cabinet? This is definitely on my to do list.
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Well Vin I am camping right now, so pictures are easy. Attached are some pictures. I have installed these in many of the dark cabinets in my 5.0ta. I even have some in the step storage area. The last picture was taken from my camping spot.
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03-25-2021, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CoolCampingKid
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Thankyou ! 👍🏻Pat
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03-25-2021, 10:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Appling, Georgia
Trailer: 2015 5.0TA
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OMG .... what a beautiful spot to camp. Where is this?
Also, thanks for the pictures. It helps me understand how the install will work. I'll be placing my order for the components tonight.
Janice
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03-25-2021, 11:43 PM
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#29
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Pismo Beach, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vin and Janice
OMG .... what a beautiful spot to camp. Where is this?
Also, thanks for the pictures. It helps me understand how the install will work. I'll be placing my order for the components tonight.
Janice
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Be sure to post your pictures. I am always interested in seeing what others do. I always solder all connections if possible. Vibration and rummaging through cabinets can easily dislodge crimp connectors.
The last picture was taken tonight at El Capitan State Beach north of Santa Barbara.
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03-26-2021, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
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One consideration on using micro switched to automatically turn on lights in cabinets - if you leave cabinet doors open during cold (or hot) weather to equalize temperatures between them & the interior of your trailer, they will be on all the time. I used miniature toggle switches.
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03-26-2021, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
One consideration on using micro switched to automatically turn on lights in cabinets - if you leave cabinet doors open during cold (or hot) weather to equalize temperatures between them & the interior of your trailer, they will be on all the time. I used miniature toggle switches.
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Thankyou Jon a good consideration . Yes we do leave cabinet doors open . Do you have a link on the switches ? Pat
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03-28-2021, 10:51 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Pismo Beach, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Thankyou Jon a good consideration . Yes we do leave cabinet doors open . Do you have a link on the switches ? Pat
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See post #24 for the link.
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03-28-2021, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Pismo Beach, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermilye
One consideration on using micro switched to automatically turn on lights in cabinets - if you leave cabinet doors open during cold (or hot) weather to equalize temperatures between them & the interior of your trailer, they will be on all the time. I used miniature toggle switches.
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I did add a secondary switch that is a toggle switch. So you can open the cupboards and turn off the lights.
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