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RE: LED Strip Light Warning
Here is where/how I did mine:
I bought the LED light strip from Ebay from a seller named PITALAM for $20.00.
They are ‘5M 5050 SMD LED RGB Waterproof 300 LED Strip Light Lamp + 44Key IR Remote’ You need to make sure they are the waterproof ones for outside. It came in a 15ft roll and you can cut them shorter at every 3rd LED. There is a little mark along the strip that shows where they can be cut.
They are12Volt powered, so either wire them directly to something off the trailer or you will need a power brick if you want to run them off a 120 outlet.
I needed an extension for the LED strip since I ran mine down the awning arm. If you have an electric awning there is a plastic cover that pops off the arm that has the motor on it where the power cord for the awning motor runs down. I just ran mine down to the bottom of the arm so I can plug in the controller. The LED extension cord is a 2.5 meter also from Ebay from a seller named sunrisedevelopment 2011 for 6.00
‘2.5M extension cable connector 4pins plug for led strip lights RGB5050’
For power I just ran some wires from the battery to where the controller would be and put a in line fuse in.
So far its been up there about a month and the tape has held up. I cleaned the track first with rubbing alcohol before attaching the tape to it. The extension cord that runs through the awning arm and attaches to the light strip up top, I did put a glob of caulk to hold it there and then just coiled up the rest under the awning arm cover so the other end just sticks out under the awning arm. When I am setting up I plug the controller into the end sticking out a pick and the power cord in and I am good to go.
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austinjenna
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06/19/13 04:43am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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LED Strip Light Warning
I mounted the LED strip light under the awning where it attaches to the side of the trailer so we can use them if the awning is rolled up or not. They are the ones with the zillion different colors, fade, blink etc....but just a warning that you will be asked by virtually everyone on how you did it, where you bought them etc...
If you are a social person then you wont mind. My wife told me I need to print something out on where I bought them and how I did it to hand out next time LOL.
By the way they work very nicely. Originally we had string lights on the old fiver but with the new electric awning I cant really tie the awning down and worry about it at night so now I can just bring it in every night and still be able to use the lights. Plus since they are already mounted its one less thing I need to setup
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austinjenna
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06/18/13 05:06am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Camping pet peeve
Peeves don't make very good pets. I had a peeve once, but it slipped its collar and ran away.
You should use the leash that fits around the whole body and not just a collar leash. I have had my pet peeves for as long as I can remember, I don't think they will ever leave me. I have had a few folks complain at the CG 'Hey get those pet peeves outta here' but thats about it.
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austinjenna
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06/18/13 04:57am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: dumping fresh water question
If I have any left over I usually fill up my black tank with whatever is left over and then head to the dump station.
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austinjenna
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05/27/13 05:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Adding a second battery?
I have 2 12v batteries in mine simply because I had them. I have a 100 watt solar panel on the the roof to keep them topped off while they are in the storage yard and a battery cutoff switch as well.
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austinjenna
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05/24/13 04:39am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: led lighting
My white box hangs just under the end of the awning arm. I would need to plug it in once I am setting up and didn't really want to leave it mounted all the time. It doesn't look very watertight to me but will only take me a few seconds to hook up.
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austinjenna
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05/22/13 04:55am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: When to use water pressure regulator on fiver?
What type of Watts regulator do most of you guys use? Is this something I can purchase at Lowes or HD?
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austinjenna
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05/22/13 04:34am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bauer NE Keyless Entry
I didnt see any pricing. Do you know how much it costs?
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austinjenna
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05/17/13 04:59am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Refrigerator vent duct fans
I've yet to see a TV or DVR with a fan. Not to say there is not one. I just haven't seen it yet. And I don't have an Xbox. Our Wii does not have a fan.
We are nit picking here. Ok no fans on tv's..yes my DVR's, laptops, desktops, netbooks and xbox all have fans sucking out the air as does every desktop, and laptop ever made.
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austinjenna
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05/16/13 05:11am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Finding Past Owner
I myself would not mind helping someone out if they had questions that I could answer or them. I would hope that it would not become a routine thing though.
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austinjenna
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05/16/13 04:54am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Refrigerator vent duct fans
jamnw wrote:
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I would think for longevity of the fan, cooler air being pulled across the fan would be better than hot air. That's part of why I mounted my fans at the bottom.
Good logic. I wish more design engineers could think like that.
All your electronic devices like computers, tv's, dvr's, xbox etc... all have the fans sucking the hot air out, not blowing air in because it is more efficient that way.
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austinjenna
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05/15/13 05:01am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: led lighting
To answer your question about the plastic insert in the power awning..yes it is removable, it just pops in or out. I bought a RGB 8ft extension cord and ran it down the awning arm under the plastic inserts.
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austinjenna
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05/13/13 05:09am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Refrigerator vent duct fans
I would think the best place to mount the fans is at the top of the stack to draw the hot air out and thus sucking in the cooler air from below.
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austinjenna
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05/13/13 05:05am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Help with awning LED strip
Well I will let you know as I just installed mine. I cleaned the track with rubbing alcohol first and just used the 3m tape with a little caulk on each end. I also ran an extension down the awning arm. Its been up there a week so far and no problems ..yet
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austinjenna
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05/09/13 05:03am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Camping in Berlin Ohio
We have stayed there as well and will go back. Like others have said its a great location.
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austinjenna
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05/01/13 04:48am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: 30 amp and power surge guar tripping....
When its cold out I just run a heavy duty extension cord out the slide and into the 20amp plug at the box and use that one for my electric heater. I can then keep it set to high and not interfere with the 30 amp
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austinjenna
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04/29/13 05:01am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Hard drive disposal
Target practice with it
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austinjenna
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04/25/13 05:43am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Bed tonneau covers
Another vote for Retrax,still looks good and can lock in any position. I throw the firewood before the hitch and when towing can slide it back to just before the hitch and it keeps the wood dry if we run into rain.
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austinjenna
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04/24/13 04:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 921 bulb LED upgrades
I just installed the 48 LED flat light panels to replace my 921's and they are as bright if not brighter than the 921's that I took out. I'm very happy with mine too. Maybe give those a try and see if the light is better for you
Do you have a link as too which ones that you purchased?
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austinjenna
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04/22/13 04:59am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Caulking woes.
I use the clear packing tape, cut a piece and put the caulk tube end half over it and fold over the tape to itself and it wont let in any air
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austinjenna
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04/17/13 04:45am |
Fifth-Wheels
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