Exterior flood light options

[MarsMan]

I searched the forums for ideas. Perhaps someone can help. Have a MH and the only exterior lights (other than the headlights) is the one over the door. I would like an option to have lighting at the rear and other side. We sometimes go out in the night , take the dogs out for a squirt etc.

Thought about getting a couple of lights and hooking into the door light switch, or get some 12V LED floods and wire in a toggle, or something. Could clamp a light on the latter and run a wire along roof, down in fridge vent to a switch. so many options. Any ideas or photos?

OR we use headlamps

I appreciate the input!

[King Yankee]

Go online and look at some 12V motion detector lights, some great ideas. I was thinking same thing, need a light on back of mh and mounts to ladder.

[MarsMan]

I wonder if there is a way to put a switch on our back up lights? they are LED and throw out a fair bit of light

[King Yankee]

Your backup lights are powered by your chassis battery, key would need to be on and vehicle would be in reverse. With motion detector you only need to run wire to a hot lead (battery). They also have battery operated detectors (4 C batteries)

[King Yankee]

Another thing to think about, if you have a hitch on back there should be one tab that maybe hot all the time.

[King Yankee]

Found one, look at Amazon, search for Swiftly Done. Solar powered motion detector

[j free]

you can tie into any 12 volt light hot lead and run wires to a toggle and then to lights on other side of the same wall. I did this for some wall fans in my 5er worked great.

[A32Deuce]

Not hard to get 12 volts from house and feed through a switch to led back-up lights.

[A32Deuce]

Reminder, LED lights are directional, meaning a plus side and a minus side. Touch with 12 volts if doesn't light, touch other wire, should light then.

[Telstar]

I don't know about your MH, but in 5th wheels there are always enough ceiling lights that give access to the attic and to provide 12V to tap into. I have run satellite cable from one end to the other on several trailers.

[brandon 2]

One of the best and most effective lights we have ever installed is the Starlight 1,000. (It replaces the porch light) Tied to the house batteries and it also tells you the condition of your batteries. (Blue flashing light/ good Red when they become low)
We just installed another one on our motor home and have installed them on a number of our travel trailers.
This replaces the ordinary porch light and you activate it for motion and it lights up at night. They run about $100 (led of course and they are directional up or down. Consumer ratings are very high.


Brandon2
2500 TS SunSeeker

[MarsMan]

Originally Posted by brandon 2

One of the best and most effective lights we have ever installed is the Starlight 1,000. (It replaces the porch light) Tied to the house batteries and it also tells you the condition of your batteries. (Blue flashing light/ good Red when they become low)
We just installed another one on our motor home and have installed them on a number of our travel trailers.
This replaces the ordinary porch light and you activate it for motion and it lights up at night. They run about $100 (led of course and they are directional up or down. Consumer ratings are very high.


Brandon2
2500 TS SunSeeker

Brandon 2- I like this idea. I could put in on the rear and on the same switch as the current porch light. When it is on the rear light could be set on dusk to dawn or motion sensor.

[King Yankee]

Great idea for sure.

[MarsMan]

Originally Posted by King Yankee

Great idea for sure.

Bruce- Noticed you are in NH. We are scooting through Me.NH, VT on wat to Ontario- Decent boondocking places in your region?

[King Yankee]

Not a lot around here, I'm in West Lebanon, NH, right on the border of Vt. We have Walmart and Rest Areas that do allow overniters. Very safe area to overnight.

[King Yankee]

And if your in the area give me a call, maybe we can meet for a cold one or coffee. 603-298-5141

[JCMINIS]

Depending on how much light you want... I used one of these on the back of my TH.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...54w/1272/2947/



We mainly stay at race tracks in fields where it to much light isnt a problem. But it is bright. You could walk the dogs or play a game of baseball....

[YoungKopernik]

I have the Starlight and love it mine came with an LED for a few extra dollars.
I just finished putting flood lights and here is the post with pics
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...hts-76385.html
I finished a 2 month trip using these often, they put out lots of light and hardly any power draw.
John

[Kuba]

+1 on Starlight, had mine second year, love it!!!