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05-13-2015, 06:39 PM
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What kind of light?
As you walk into our 2011 29rl there is a black square with all the switches and buttons for things. My problem is I cannot see it. I'm really short and even when I put my glasses on I can't see what the buttons say. I'm thinking of putting some kind of light strip above it? But, when I search I'm getting all the wrong kinds of lights. Any suggestions? I thought of a puck light, but that would be just too ugly. I'd like to find a light like the ones you put on the steps, but how to power it? I know many of you guys do lots of mods, what would you suggest?
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05-13-2015, 06:46 PM
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Just wire in an led light or light strip on a rocker switch, or just find out witch one turns on the internal lights and flip that on, just take a mental note which one it is and flip that one first. After you use you camper you will remember exactly what switches are what without giving it a second thought.
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05-13-2015, 07:32 PM
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Thanks. I am thinking the main rocker switch for the overhead lights. I don't use them much, but the switch is right there. The main panel has the lights for the outside steps and the water heater on it.
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05-13-2015, 07:52 PM
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When you walk in, why not just turn the lights on with these two switches? That should provide you with plenty of light to see the panel.
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05-13-2015, 11:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
When you walk in, why not just turn the lights on with these two switches? That should provide you with plenty of light to see the panel.
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I'm talking about a bank of switches just inside the door. It is a black background with black switches. I have to use a flashlight and stool to see them. DH is going to install a 12v strip light and connect it to the main rocker switch.
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05-13-2015, 11:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
When you walk in, why not just turn the lights on with these two switches? That should provide you with plenty of light to see the panel.
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Also, my 2011 is not the same as your 5er.
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05-14-2015, 06:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HeyJude
I'm talking about a bank of switches just inside the door. It is a black background with black switches. I have to use a flashlight and stool to see them. DH is going to install a 12v strip light and connect it to the main rocker switch.
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Originally Posted by HeyJude
Also, my 2011 is not the same as your 5er.
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Jeez, I was just trying to help. It was obvious that your 29RL is relatively new to you otherwise it would be second nature which rocker switch to push for the lights. By all means install a light if that helps.
FYI, I have exactly the same Silverback floor plan as you and I have that same black panel and black switches.
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05-14-2015, 06:36 AM
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Just a thought but a tag light mounted over the panel facing down would work if you can find one that looks nice. They are small and use a very small bulb.
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05-14-2015, 07:13 AM
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Thought about putting in a light on that added on with the two front lights.
It would look factory and everything is open above the counter.
I just know where the switches are and haven't messed with it.
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05-14-2015, 09:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
Jeez, I was just trying to help. It was obvious that your 29RL is relatively new to you otherwise it would be second nature which rocker switch to push for the lights. By all means install a light if that helps.
FYI, I have exactly the same Silverback floor plan as you and I have that same black panel and black switches.
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I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound rude. The reason I am having problems with it is my height and bad eyesight. Even with my readers on I cannot see which switch is which. I have to have a flashlight and a stool to stand on. I thought with a light there it would be easier for me to find the correct switch. Eventually, I'm sure I'll be able to figure what is where, but in the meantime, without a good light, it is really frustrating.
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05-14-2015, 10:17 AM
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I see what you are dealing with. I'm tall and still have a hard time seeing which is which. I keep a flashlight by the panel. I have had my TT for almost a year and still haven't memorized the switches. Hope you find a solution.
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05-14-2015, 12:30 PM
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I have kinda the same problem with my coach. Fortunately, there is a coach battery cutoff switch by the entry. I always leave some interior lights on, and switch this off as I leave. Not only solves the entry problem, but also makes sure I don't have anything running down the batteries in storage.
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05-14-2015, 12:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HeyJude
I'm talking about a bank of switches just inside the door. It is a black background with black switches. I have to use a flashlight and stool to see them. DH is going to install a 12v strip light and connect it to the main rocker switch.
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How about "super glueing" some sort of bead or node to the rocker switch, like braille, you can find it just by touch.
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05-14-2015, 01:05 PM
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I have the same unit and I just keep a small flashlight on the bottom shelf.
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05-14-2015, 03:37 PM
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I have the same problem and use a flashlight. Even with lights on in The Roo I cannot read the switch labels.
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05-14-2015, 03:55 PM
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Wish my panel was mounted higher. I was doing some work in the new camper when my wife let our 3 yr old grandson in for the first time to see what grampa was doing. Within 10 seconds he'd flipped every switch and was working on putting in the slides.
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05-14-2015, 04:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oxcamper
How about "super glueing" some sort of bead or node to the rocker switch, like braille, you can find it just by touch.
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X2, good idea.
1 bead, 2 beads or 3 if you have multiple lights and multiple switches.
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05-14-2015, 04:26 PM
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HeyJude, we had a similar issue with our panel as it was all black and black switches; and my wife also doesn't have to duck when going through doorways. I happen to own a P-touch machine, so I printed some white background labels with bigger print and stuck them to the panel where it would be easier to see. Yes, you will learn by second nature very quickly, but a white stick on label with big printing that you can remove later, will help for now.
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05-14-2015, 05:15 PM
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I did a label to warn about closing doors before slide operation, for the microwave stove vent flap, and the unmarked porch light. P-touch is great.
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