Storage Bay Lighting Power Source?

[Freds342]

Has anyone ever figured out where the power to the storage bay lighting comes from in Georgetowns?

I know there are probably different sources for different units, but maybe......

I had a piece of shade material shift in one of my bays and turn the light on, almost starting a fire. I have since removed all of the lights from any bay that I think this may happen in, and don't miss them, but thought I'd warn everyone else, and look for a common solution.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Freds342

Has anyone ever figured out where the power to the storage bay lighting comes from in Georgetowns?

I know there are probably different sources for different units, but maybe......

I had a piece of shade material shift in one of my bays and turn the light on, almost starting a fire. I have since removed all of the lights from any bay that I think this may happen in, and don't miss them, but thought I'd warn everyone else, and look for a common solution.

Don't have a mh, but put microswitches on all the storage doors, which automatically shuts the power off when the door is closed. That might be a possible solution to your problem.

[Freds342]

Originally Posted by dunnnc

Don't have a mh, but put microswitches on all the storage doors, which automatically shuts the power off when the door is closed. That might be a possible solution to your problem.

Thanks for the input.

Maybe mercury(type) switches, but even that would be a PITA with so many doors.

A common-source switch would be better, and I'm gonna investigate as soon as it gets a little cooler out!

[Trempert]

My 2011 350 didn't come with storage by lights. Did anyone else get lights in their storage bins? I'm wondering if they were left out in error.

[georgetown]

I don't think the newer motor homes come with lights in the storage bays, not sure what year they stopped in. We have a 2010, no lights, but I did put my own in. I used LED strips and they are controlled by a switch just inside the entry door that I added by the other factory switches.

[cfsoistman]

I have lights in every compartment as well as one under the hood and one in the trunk. On my unit there are two switches as you walk in the coach just to the lfet of the steps near the bottom of the cabinet. They are along with the step switch, floor level aisle lights switch, they are labeled as Roadside Lights and Curbside Lights.

[armye7]

My 2012 378 has lights in the storage bins, the 2011 did not have them.

[Falcon35]

My early 2012 has no lights in the storage bins. When I had a tour of the factory in April they were building the new model of the 2012 and they had the lights. It seems that if you have the new front cap and the higher roof (and higher price) you will have the storage lights.

[Freds342]

Originally Posted by Falcon35

My early 2012 has no lights in the storage bins. When I had a tour of the factory in April they were building the new model of the 2012 and they had the lights. It seems that if you have the new front cap and the higher roof (and higher price) you will have the storage lights.

Interesting "evolution"! My 2000 Georgetown 342 even had lights.

I have never (intentionally ) used them, so I'll probably just remove the bulbs.

[B47]

Originally Posted by Trempert

My 2011 350 didn't come with storage by lights. Did anyone else get lights in their storage bins? I'm wondering if they were left out in error.

Trempert - Ny 2012 Silverback 29rk came with lights on both sides of the pass though compartment. They are mounted over the doors and are manually operated.

For a little more information on these lights as well as the two LED ones mounted in the front cap, search "2012 Silverback 35QB4 External Cables/Satellite Outlets" and start with Post #6.

Edit - In re-reading your post, I see that are talking about a MH - my 29rk is a FW. Sorry for the confusion.

[Trempert]

Has anyone tried putting is a switch that turns on the reverse lights independent of putting the RV in reverse? It would sure be nice to light up the dolly at night when I'm trying to get the van off.

[Freds342]

My "Dolly" lights herself up at night!

Sorry; I just had to do that!