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12-08-2013, 06:22 PM
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Step light pictures?
Looking to mount step lights, I need some ideas.
Thanks
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12-08-2013, 06:35 PM
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Cut a length of led 5050 lights and mounted them in the cutout for the steps and wired them into the awning lights on a dusk to dawn switch.
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12-08-2013, 07:52 PM
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I use a battery powered motion detector light that has a magnet on the back.
Our steps are close to the rear of the TT so I stick it on the front of the rear bumper.
2 or more could be stuck on the stairs or frame.
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12-08-2013, 08:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Cut a length of led 5050 lights and mounted them in the cutout for the steps and wired them into the awning lights on a dusk to dawn switch.
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Do they need a transformer? Where can I purchase white ones? My trailer came with white led lights on the awning
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12-08-2013, 08:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Cut a length of led 5050 lights and mounted them in the cutout for the steps and wired them into the awning lights on a dusk to dawn switch.
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thanks thats a great idea 
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12-08-2013, 09:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10x
Do they need a transformer? Where can I purchase white ones? My trailer came with white led lights on the awning
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They are 12 volt and you can get them on ebay.
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12-08-2013, 09:52 PM
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Only sold in large rolls, all I need is a couple feet.
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12-08-2013, 10:01 PM
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12-08-2013, 10:07 PM
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Maybe post a "wanted ad" in the classifieds to see of anyone has cutoff scraps.
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12-08-2013, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 10x
Only sold in large rolls, all I need is a couple feet.
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They really aren't that expensive.
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12-08-2013, 10:58 PM
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They really aren't that expensive.
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True, It will be awhile before I can crawl under the trailer. Still recovering from my hip surgery. I am just thinking of mods to do to it. I got your step support sitting here still in the box. 
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12-08-2013, 11:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisty
I use a battery powered motion detector light that has a magnet on the back.
Our steps are close to the rear of the TT so I stick it on the front of the rear bumper.
2 or more could be stuck on the stairs or frame.
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Twisty, where did you find a battery powered motion detector light that has a magnet on the back?
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12-09-2013, 12:10 AM
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Twisty, where did you find a battery powered motion detector light that has a magnet on the back?
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My thoughts exactly . I use a square LED light at work that fits in my pocket. It has a fold in hook and a magnet on the back. I don't even carry a traditional flashlight any more.
I would like get the one or two of the style mentioned here for camping.
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12-09-2013, 04:14 AM
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Only sold in large rolls, all I need is a couple feet.
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I have some cut off strips that would fit for your steps and I have some ends to to add. There are 4 leads that come off for the colors you just use 1 for the positive and the other 3 go to ground (if I remember right) You would have to test which is the white comb. If you send me a PM with your address I will be glad to mail it to you then you can try it. I used the step light for the 12V but added a day night sensor also that OC gave me. Otherwise just use your switch.
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12-09-2013, 05:03 AM
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Hi,
I purchased a 4 strip set in blue, (1 above top step, 1 on middle step) hard wired to 12 volt and installed a switch.
I purchased mine from Ebay for $10.00. This is a link to many colors including white. Make sure you buy the waterproof set.
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12-09-2013, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gljurczyk
I have some cut off strips that would fit for your steps and I have some ends to to add. There are 4 leads that come off for the colors you just use 1 for the positive and the other 3 go to ground (if I remember right) You would have to test which is the white comb. If you send me a PM with your address I will be glad to mail it to you then you can try it. I used the step light for the 12V but added a day night sensor also that OC gave me. Otherwise just use your switch.
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While the set comes with a controller, it is only needed to use the remote and access the "functions" (like dimming and flashing).
If you only want a single solid color (RED, BLUE, YELLOW, or WHITE) just ground the appropriate lead(s) or any two for complimentary colors.
All LEDs grounded is all "on" and gives white.
You can also get Green (blue-yellow), Orange (red-yellow), or purple (blue-red), by grounding the correct two color wires.
MAKE SURE you identify the positive connection!
There is a warning about applying voltage to the ground leads.
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12-09-2013, 08:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gljurczyk
I have some cut off strips that would fit for your steps and I have some ends to to add. There are 4 leads that come off for the colors you just use 1 for the positive and the other 3 go to ground (if I remember right) You would have to test which is the white comb. If you send me a PM with your address I will be glad to mail it to you then you can try it. I used the step light for the 12V but added a day night sensor also that OC gave me. Otherwise just use your switch.
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Thank you very much
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