ROO 233s LED lighting upgrades IN and OUT

[slider in CT]

So, this is a marine switch bank that is finally all wired up.
Kind of like this:
GENSSI 6 Switch Panel Rocker 12V Waterproof Off Road Marine Boat (Blue LED) | eBay

Each switch has little LEDs that illuminate the switches when ON...
Cute - but I disconnected all those - again - this is about saving power.

Goals here:
- minimal draw for off grid camping
- colored LEDs OUT and IN (my unit DID NOT come with LED awning lighting) - so I added
- Switch bank close to exterior so I don't need to be inside to use
- Exterior step lighting
- Operate all Parking / Running lights from inside for security/emergency lighting
- Add voltage / amp hour draw meter - but also be able to kill it when not in use
- Add USB charger - but also be able to kill it when not in use

[2 in a Roo]

If the switches have LED lamps in them they draw so little I'd leave them be.

Love the LEd tape you put in but DANG, that stuff is expensive.

[slider in CT]

Not here...order a few sets, as they take a while from China...

http://www.lightingever.com/12v-ligh...-rgb-f-us.html

[alldayjss]

I like the mods but without a guide or tutorial I wouldn't be able to tackle it

[cheeseheadjim]

That is a very well done install. It looks like it came from the factory as original equipment.

I imagine that running the wiring was a challenge. Or did you run it underneath?

[slider in CT]

All those cabinets and cubbies shelves have 2 layers...so I snaked all wiring through those hidden areas. Look closely at my pics,,,the one with the USB charger,,,you'll see, running up, near the window, is a black rubber strip...that's actually some black wire mold that gets me the wire from under the couch(control center) up to the cabinets. 3M VHB tape is a life saver for trim, molding, and strip lights!

[babock]

Originally Posted by 2 in a Roo

If the switches have LED lamps in them they draw so little I'd leave them be.

Agreed, if they were even 5mA I would be very surprised.

[njfishing]

Nice clean work, good job!!

[rbq]

If you have kids or grandkids those buttons would get a real workout. Had to put covers over the awning & slide switch on my 2011 233S as they kept pushing the buttons.