I'm looking for some ideas or suggestions for a mod. I'd like to permanently install an LED or similar light strip under the pop-up awning, similar to many new hybrid camper? One thing to consider is that I have a bag awning so I need to make sure the bag won't be in the way when open.
Maybe I could attach something to the outer edge of the awning rather than the camper side? Then I'd have to address getting power out there.
I paid the devil...
Clearance rack at Camping World lol.
The actual manufacturer is @ http://www.dg-usa.com
It's a 3' foot strip with another 3' extension, so they were cheaper than the longer lengths. You can run them 110v or 12v. This particular strip is cool white only, another reason it's cheaper than a lot of other brands that have different color and animation options. All I wanted was to upgrade from the weak porch light.
I'd like to install LED lights on both side of my awning, facing each other. Being able to dim them and change colors will allow me to use them as a night light, a social area and brightening things up for some late cooking.
The week after Christmas, like every store, Target had all their lights on sale. They sold a Phillips RGB (multi color) outdoor 12' flat rope LED lights. Regularly, $88, on sale for $44, they rang up at the register for $22.
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The nice part is that they are sealed in silicone, the bad part of attaching them to the camper is that they are in silicone.
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I purchased 1/2" cheap plastic track on amazon and the lighting fits great.
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I also purchased 3M tape to attach it to the camper.
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I have been waiting most of the winter but will be attaching them in the next few days and figuring out the best way to plug them in. More photos coming soon.
I attached the track to the side of the camper just below the awning bag so we can use the lighting with or without the awning opened. (the awning is rolled up on the roof temporarily)
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I added the lights in the track. I was able to just push them in with my finger and they are a tight fit.
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Here is the bag lowered.
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Her is what they look like turned on. They change colors, dim and also have a few automatic changing options.
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I did semi-permanent. I didn.t want hanging wire since our trailer goes through a lot of brush. So I ran 12v to that corner and put the remote receiver there and mounted that. Now I just plug a cord inside and run it out the canvas to the strip.
Bonus, added another 12v socket above the receiver so wife can charge her kindle
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