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Old 08-18-2012, 11:36 AM   #541
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got my lights

I got my lights in have not yet put them on will do that this week. I just bought two more strips to put in my boys bedrooms I think they will love them. Can't wait to see what they look like going to zion next weekend thanks
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Old 08-19-2012, 07:57 AM   #542
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Installed mine this past week. I installed the controller inside the pass thru and wired to the light in the pass thru. I used 3m auto tape from Walmart to stick the strips to the awning tube. Works great.



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Old 08-20-2012, 06:25 PM   #543
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Does anyone know the width of these lights? Needed to buy tape to mount them and the narrowest I could find was 1/2 inch.
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Old 08-20-2012, 06:27 PM   #544
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Does anyone know the width of these lights? Needed to buy tape to mount them and the narrowest I could find was 1/2 inch.
That might be too wide. The ones I bought came already equipped with double sided tape.
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Old 08-20-2012, 06:37 PM   #545
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Just not sure how well the tape will hold up. I was planning on mounting them to the awning rail against the camper.
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Old 08-20-2012, 06:58 PM   #546
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Does anyone know the width of these lights? Needed to buy tape to mount them and the narrowest I could find was 1/2 inch.
1/2" will be just right, all I could find was 1" and I cut it on my bandsaw down to 1/2"
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Old 08-21-2012, 06:10 AM   #547
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Just not sure how well the tape will hold up. I was planning on mounting them to the awning rail against the camper.
Mine are still there after 3 camping trips and several downpours.
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Old 08-21-2012, 06:25 AM   #548
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Mine are still there after 3 camping trips and several downpours.
Mine are still in the awning track to ! Lol
Had to apply my 2 pennies !
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1/2 tape is what I used and I bought 3m VHB (Very High Bond), sticks to everything and anything. I peeled the backing from the lights and stuck the VHB to the led strips.



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Old 08-21-2012, 11:12 AM   #550
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1/2 tape is what I used and I bought 3m VHB (Very High Bond), sticks to everything and anything. I peeled the backing from the lights and stuck the VHB to the led strips.
What kind of connector did you use? Looks way better then the 4pin factory connector.
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Old 08-21-2012, 11:22 AM   #551
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I have access at these types of connectors and cables. Made to be in harsh enviroments.
EVT221 | IP69K rated 5 meter M12 cable with 4-pole female plug for Q/D sensors
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Old 08-21-2012, 11:23 AM   #552
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I have access at these types of connectors and cables. Made to be in harsh enviroments.
EVT221 | IP69K rated 5 meter M12 cable with 4-pole female plug for Q/D sensors
Nice connector
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Old 08-21-2012, 11:25 AM   #553
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The price is 12.50 per cord. You can search ebay and amazon for the same type of cord set. You will need a male and female.
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Old 08-21-2012, 12:16 PM   #554
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1/2 tape is what I used and I bought 3m VHB (Very High Bond), sticks to everything and anything. I peeled the backing from the lights and stuck the VHB to the led strips.


Does that leave imprints in your fabric? Still debating how to mount mine, but Labor Day is coming and times running out.
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Old 08-21-2012, 12:43 PM   #555
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Install mine and will get some night shots. Temporarily installed on roll then on camper. I decided to put on camper because due to the angle of the awning it reflected more light down brightening up the area a little more. Wired them into outdoor light as seen the made extension that plugs it on arrival.



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Old 08-21-2012, 08:25 PM   #556
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I have access at these types of connectors and cables. Made to be in harsh enviroments.
EVT221 | IP69K rated 5 meter M12 cable with 4-pole female plug for Q/D sensors
Nice!
Thanks!
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Old 08-23-2012, 10:28 AM   #557
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I ordered the lights today!!! Cant wait to get them and have hubby install them!
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Old 08-23-2012, 11:22 AM   #558
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I would think this here is what you'd want since it has both a male and a female end.

EVT233 | IP69K rated 5 meter M12 patch cable w/ 4-P female to 4-P male plug
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Old 08-23-2012, 02:03 PM   #559
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Install mine and will get some night shots. Temporarily installed on roll then on camper. I decided to put on camper because due to the angle of the awning it reflected more light down brightening up the area a little more. Wired them into outdoor light as seen the made extension that plugs it on arrival.



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I really like the idea of wiring them into the outdoor light. It is very slick looking. How does it look when you have the extension plugged into the light? does it hang in front of the door?
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Old 08-23-2012, 05:57 PM   #560
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I really like the idea of wiring them into the outdoor light. It is very slick looking. How does it look when you have the extension plugged into the light? does it hang in front of the door?
No I put the little stick on wire clips that the cord sits in. Going camping this weekend and will get a pic.
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