Thanks Jim Bennett For Cabinet Lighting Idea!

[Mike G]

Originally Posted by yangstyle

They look really nice. are they on switches? Where did you get the power from?

Since the preceding two posts were on the subject of Northern Lights, you had me wondering....

[yangstyle]

Originally Posted by Mike G

Since the preceding two posts were on the subject of Northern Lights, you had me wondering....

[yangstyle]

Originally Posted by Red Dog

Yes, I put them on round switches. You can get very creative on how to turn them on/off. In my case, I made something out of a piece of wood to hold the rocker switch.
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I had to drill a hole into the cabinet above and tied into a 12V drop that was inside the cabinet. I dressed it up with loom to hide the wires.
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Fred M.

Thank you. That is nice work. Another mod to think about down the road.

[Jimrules]

The window shade lighting is genius! I've been trying to come up with ideas for indirect lighting around the dinette and this looks great.

Could you share what LEDs you used?

[Korker]

Those look really nice, do the cabinet lights come when you open the cabinet door?

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by Jimrules

The window shade lighting is genius! Could you share what LEDs you used?

Sure! The adhesive backing is not very good, but is a moot point since the channel goes inside an aluminum channel with a diffuser.

I’ll send you a pm with my contact information if you want more details. Plus, I’ll be at the rally in Osoyoos.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B3V6R3E?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Fred M.

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by Korker

Those look really nice, do the cabinet lights come when you open the cabinet door?

Hi Kevin,

Yes, the cabinet lights in our trailer are connected to micro switches. Some folks use on/off switches instead.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W5P3QF9?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf



Fred M.

[Sean Murry]

Originally Posted by Red Dog

Sure! The adhesive backing is not very good, but is a moot point since the channel goes inside an aluminum channel with a diffuser.

This looks fantastic. What kind of aluminum channel did you use for the strip lighting? Does the switch have a dimmer or does the diffuser give you the effect you are looking for?

[Red Dog]

[QUOTE=Sean Murry;286478]

Originally Posted by Red Dog

This looks fantastic. What kind of aluminum channel did you use for the strip lighting? Does the switch have a dimmer or does the diffuser give you the effect you are looking for?

Here is the link to the aluminum channels. The diffuser gave me the effect I was looking for. There is no dimmer.

Muzata 6-Pack 3.3ft/1Meter 9x17mm U Shape LED Aluminum Channel System with Cover, End Caps and Mounting Clips Aluminum Profile for LED Strip Light Installations, Led Lights Diffuser Segments U1SW https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M09PBYX..._JwLRCb1143CW3



Fred M.

[Red Dog]

Here are two simple videos concerning the LEDs

How to make an LED light strip:
https://youtu.be/Mxw2J5VP4_I

How to install an LED strip to the valance:

https://youtu.be/_qxOqlBb5NI

Fred M.

[Sean Murry]

Thanks for the speedy reply. I appreciate the information.

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by Sean Murry

Thanks for the speedy reply. I appreciate the information.

You are welcome. Lee Valley Tools also has everything you need, but it is pricier.

Fred M.

[Sean Murry]

Great videos too!. I assume you put the dinette and bed area lights on one switch?

[Sean Murry]

I meant dinette area one switch and the bed area on a separate switch

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by Sean Murry

I meant dinette area one switch and the bed area on a separate switch

Yes the three windows in the dining area are on one switch. The kitchen window is on one switch and the bedroom window is on one switch.

Fred M.

[Jimrules]

Get ready Fred, here come the copy cats.
I got the dinette end done today. Katrina and I are thrilled with it!
Thanks again for sharing your idea (and the material list).

[Tonny LR]

Red dog,
Thank you for sharing your mod. Would you please let me know that the momentary hinge metal roller lever limit micro swith AC 5A 125/250 v is for DC 12 volt too ?

Tonny LR

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by Jimrules

Get ready Fred, here come the copy cats.

I got the dinette end done today. Katrina and I are thrilled with it!

Thanks again for sharing your idea (and the material list).



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You are most welcome. That looks great! Dora really loves them too. Makes for great ambiance.

Fred M.

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by Tonny LR

Red dog,
Thank you for sharing your mod. Would you please let me know that the momentary hinge metal roller lever limit micro swith AC 5A 125/250 v is for DC 12 volt too ?

Tonny LR

Yes, I used it for my 12 V connection.

Fred M.