Adding awning lights

[5thwheel]

I have strip lights I want to put on the metal frame that attaches the awning to my 5th wheel.
Question - what is the best thing to use?
Some type of caulk or an adhesive?

Thanks for the info from those that know best.

Yogi

[youroo]

3M 2 face Tape! Youroo!!

[bob caldwell]

Outdoor 3M.....or, there is an alum. track that one can attach to the under side of awning track.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

... there is an alum. track that one can attach to the under side of awning track.

That some folks use so they can't use a sunshade and won't use a double track for some unknown, goofy reason.

[bob caldwell]

Also, they will fit in the extra track slot in the awn'n roller.. If you've got an electric awning, you can just follow the factory wiring up the arms......and, if you want, a RF type controller is avalible, so like OC, you can stay in rock'n chair and make 'em work.......if you don't mis-place the remote.

[mark0224]

Put these on 2 yrs ago used 1/4 3m car body molding tape worked great. Take some alcohol on a rag and wipe the area down good before putting the tape on and let dry, it will stick better if site is good and clean.

[oldgold]

Mine fit in the awning track below where the fabric attaches. Otherwise I would have used 3m tape. Also used an inline RGB controller with remote. The red light seems to not attract as many bugs. We keep a bucket light away from the front door to attract bugs the other way.

[5thwheel]

Wow! As usual great information. Thanks for all of the suggestions. Be safe traveling.

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

Also, they will fit in the extra track slot in the awn'n roller.. If you've got an electric awning, you can just follow the factory wiring up the arms......and, if you want, a RF type controller is avalible, so like OC, you can stay in rock'n chair and make 'em work.......if you don't mis-place the remote.

Yep lot old folks got to have them remotes Later RJD

[tlambert]

Old gold. What do you mean by a "bucket light"?


Tim

[oldgold]

Bucket light... http://campingbucketlights.com/

We made our own and also used a LED light bulb with a remote control. Similar to this one... http://www.hitlights.com/s-series-le...ulb-multicolor

They are great.. Good diffused light but doesn't shine too bright to upset neighbors. You can make one for about $10 or so. Either get a clips do clip to your awning or a rope and pull up a tree limb.

I also keep one at the house. It's a perfect work light. You can move around and never have to worry about it gettin too hot or the bulb breaking.

You can see the bucket on the far left of this picture.

[tlambert]

I've never heard of that.

Who knew there were so many uses for bucket light. Lol.


Tim

[oldgold]

Originally Posted by tlambert

I've never heard of that.

Who knew there were so many uses for bucket light. Lol.


Tim

They are pretty handy...

I have been camping for a while and I didn't see one until last summer. We went to West Point Lake and half of every one down there had one hanging from the trees. All of the bugs went to the bucket and stayed away from the campers. I was impressed and drove to Home Depot that next afternoon and made one. Several of the people had bought one from that website. If you don't want to make one, they are a legit website.