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04-28-2013, 12:44 AM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 671
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On mine at the end of the wire there was a square piece with a half cylindrical surface, with the opposite side flat. The flat side goes against the wall (or whatever you're mounting it on) and the curved surface points out. That curved surface is the window through which the controller receives the IR beam.
If you're uncertain, take a piece of painter's tape, double it back on itself and make a two sided sticky. Temporarily mount the IR receiver and test.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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04-28-2013, 08:49 AM
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#1162
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 416
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I was thinking that was how the sensor was to be mounted, but just wasn't sure. Thanks again George!
Last night I took my DW and DD (3 years old) out to show them the lights. My DD said "daddy thats really cool!", its good to hear that a 3 year old and a 33 year old (me) think the same thing! haha
I just used the 3M tape that was already on the lights, I cleaned the area with alcohol twice then stuck the lights on. Our first camping reservations aren't for another 3 weeks, but then we have a 120+mile drive each way. I will report back on how the tape holds up.
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TV-2004 F150 FX4, not exactly stock...
nights camped:
with 2001 Kodiak K215: 2010-10, 2011-12
with 2012 Grey Wolf 26BH: 2012-19, 2013-24, 2014-11, 2015-6
with 2013 Passport: 2015-13, 2016-15 booked
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04-30-2013, 08:05 PM
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#1163
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: CHATSWORTH, GA.
Posts: 1,121
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LED Step Lights
Someone ask me to submit a photo of our LED Step lights, cant; remember exactly who it was....here is a quick photo taken last weekend at Pigeon Forge, TN..This light is wired into the step lights on the inside that I also added at the same time..if one is on, then both are on....power came from the cargo light behind the step inside the cargo compartment..
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2500HD 6.0 Gas/Ext. Cab
2011 Crusader 270RET
2003 Sunnybrook T/T 30FIS
2012 Jeep Compass Limited
1985 S-10 One Owner:
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04-30-2013, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LKicklight
Someone ask me to submit a photo of our LED Step lights, cant; remember exactly who it was....here is a quick photo taken last weekend at Pigeon Forge, TN..This light is wired into the step lights on the inside that I also added at the same time..if one is on, then both are on....power came from the cargo light behind the step inside the cargo compartment..
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That was me. Looks like it lights the steps very well. Good job!
crunchman
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2017 Salem Villa Estate 395RET-
2011 Coachmen Freedom Express 295RLDS- Sold
2015 F-250 FX4
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04-30-2013, 08:16 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crunchman12001
That was me. Looks like it lights the steps very well. Good job!
crunchman
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Used led ribbon lights on the steps controlled with a dusk to dawn switch and wired into the step light. Also wired the awning lights to the same d to d switch.
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04-30-2013, 09:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: CHATSWORTH, GA.
Posts: 1,121
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LED Steps
This is a very good LED light assy., all inclosed for a good weather unit. there are four led's inside the lense cover...have two remaining...that what I like about this light, it is weather proof..
Kick
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Originally Posted by LKicklight
Someone ask me to submit a photo of our LED Step lights, cant; remember exactly who it was....here is a quick photo taken last weekend at Pigeon Forge, TN..This light is wired into the step lights on the inside that I also added at the same time..if one is on, then both are on....power came from the cargo light behind the step inside the cargo compartment..
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2500HD 6.0 Gas/Ext. Cab
2011 Crusader 270RET
2003 Sunnybrook T/T 30FIS
2012 Jeep Compass Limited
1985 S-10 One Owner:
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05-01-2013, 12:01 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 13
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just got my led strip, was excited to see your idea and ordered same day I saw your post. Now I'm going to install. How did you handle the power plug in with the small power converter? Did you just use an outdoor extension chord? How did you attach or string the power chord and controller?
HappyCampers2
2011 Forest River Surveyor Sport 240
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05-01-2013, 12:04 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 13
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Wonderiing how you wired this. Mine has a power converter plug in. How did you power the strip? What gauge wire did you use if any? Newbee here, just trying to figure this stuff out.
2011 Forest River Surveyor Sport 240
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05-01-2013, 01:46 AM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 671
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You need to spend some time reading the posts in this thread. All your questions have been asked before, and there are numerous solutions.
Basically, the majority of the people that have installed the LED Strip Lighting use the RV 12V system to power the controller. Very few have used the "wall wart" and connected it to 110V AC.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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05-01-2013, 08:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: CHATSWORTH, GA.
Posts: 1,121
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End Connectors
where did you purchase your end bare end connectors and your silicon end caps?
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Used led ribbon lights on the steps controlled with a dusk to dawn switch and wired into the step light. Also wired the awning lights to the same d to d switch.
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2500HD 6.0 Gas/Ext. Cab
2011 Crusader 270RET
2003 Sunnybrook T/T 30FIS
2012 Jeep Compass Limited
1985 S-10 One Owner:
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05-01-2013, 08:27 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,520
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I have not got my awning lights on yet, but I have my step lights on.
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Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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05-01-2013, 08:29 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
Posts: 3,012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by syencer
I have not got my awning lights on yet, but I have my step lights on.
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I like it Sy... looks great!!!
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05-01-2013, 08:30 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Lookn good sy!
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05-01-2013, 08:47 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
Posts: 3,012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Lookn good sy!
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Turbs, all ok with illness at your house ? I enjoyed the pics of the Family over the last week or so.
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05-01-2013, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: CHATSWORTH, GA.
Posts: 1,121
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Furnance
My buddy from Michigan that also has a 270RET like ours has had the same problem..today we played around turning the furnance on and off several times...inside the cargo hole is an aluminum heat duct that when you hit on it, sounds just like the noise we have been having...My friends Tom, MYCRUSADER actually wrapped his duct with some foil tape, it either eliminated the noise or cut down on it substancially...so, with that said, tomorrow will be Home Depot Day for some tape to wrap around mine...keep your finger crossed...
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Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Lookn good sy!
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2003 Sunnybrook T/T 30FIS
2012 Jeep Compass Limited
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05-01-2013, 09:17 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LKicklight
where did you purchase your end bare end connectors and your silicon end caps?
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Everything on ebay and used shrink wrap. Drilled a hole in the plastic and tapped into the worthless factory step light. I looped the strip lights around the top of the cutout so they weren't visible. Added a bent strip of alum in the front to hide the side view of the lights.
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05-02-2013, 07:32 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,520
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Here is a pic of them at night
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Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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05-02-2013, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by syencer
Here is a pic of them at night
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Good job, turned out nice!
crunchman
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2017 Salem Villa Estate 395RET-
2011 Coachmen Freedom Express 295RLDS- Sold
2015 F-250 FX4
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05-02-2013, 09:32 PM
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#1179
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crunchman12001
Good job, turned out nice!
crunchman
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Thanks, it was a simple job!!!
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Scott & Vicki
2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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05-04-2013, 08:30 AM
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#1180
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 14
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12v connector
I know I have read somewhere on this thread about the piece I am looking for, but can't find it, or maybe don't have the patience to look through the 118 pages.
Anyway, I am looking for the part that plugs into the control box with sensor and has 2 leads coming from it to hard wire. Looking for where others bought it and what its called.
Hopefully this makes sense.
We got our first trip coming up on the 15th and would like to have these totally installed. Snow should finally be done here in MN.
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