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03-26-2013, 01:38 PM
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Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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Herk,
I see that Oldcoot posted about using the Shop Scotch two sided tape to mount under the awning rail.
I also read that you used the tape that come on the LED Strips.
Have you had any problems with the OEM tape on the strips, or had to replace the tape?
I'm waiting for warmer weather before attaching, and will wipe the area with either alcohol or MEK before mounting.
RodeoGeorge
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Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
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03-26-2013, 01:59 PM
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#762
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodeoGeorge
Herk,
I see that Oldcoot posted about using the Shop Scotch two sided tape to mount under the awning rail. I also read that you used the tape that come on the LED Strips.
Have you had any problems with the OEM tape on the strips, or had to replace the tape?
I'm waiting for warmer weather before attaching, and will wipe the area with either alcohol or MEK before mounting.
RodeoGeorge
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Mine came with the 3M OEM tape also, but didn't last but about 3 or 4 days and started drooping. That's with I used the Scotch Outdoor 2 sided tape. It is useful in a lot of places also.
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03-26-2013, 02:20 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Mine came with the 3M OEM tape also, but didn't last but about 3 or 4 days and started drooping. That's with I used the Scotch Outdoor 2 sided tape. It is useful in a lot of places also.
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Thanks OC.
Now the questions for you. Did you split the tape to reduce the width, or possibly install two sets of lights to use the entire 1" width?
My thoughts are that if I do not cut the tape down to about 1/2", with one light strip the exposed adhesive will be a dirt catcher.
I'll probably use the Scotch and do it once.
RodeoGeorge
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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
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03-26-2013, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Buy the Good (3M Auto Trim Tape 1/2" wide) Auto Parts Store,No cutting in 1/2 required.  Youroo!!
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03-26-2013, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodeoGeorge
Thanks OC.
Now the questions for you. Did you split the tape to reduce the width, or possibly install two sets of lights to use the entire 1" width?
My thoughts are that if I do not cut the tape down to about 1/2", with one light strip the exposed adhesive will be a dirt catcher.
I'll probably use the Scotch and do it once.
RodeoGeorge
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I used the 1" and split it on my bandsaw. Lowes only had the 1".
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03-26-2013, 04:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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Hi,
Not sure on pricing but Amazon has it here. 1/2" x 15' for 7.22 plus shipping.
link: 3M 03614 Scotch-Mount 1/2" x 15' Molding Tape : Amazon.com : Automotive
crunchman
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03-26-2013, 04:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Originally Posted by Cincy6
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Curious how these work for you, I saw those too and the reviews are not that good for them.
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2012 Tundra Crew Max 5.7L iForce V8 w/Equal-i-zer 10K
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03-26-2013, 05:06 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodeoGeorge
Herk,
I see that Oldcoot posted about using the Shop Scotch two sided tape to mount under the awning rail.
I also read that you used the tape that come on the LED Strips.
Have you had any problems with the OEM tape on the strips, or had to replace the tape?
I'm waiting for warmer weather before attaching, and will wipe the area with either alcohol or MEK before mounting.
RodeoGeorge
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I wiped the underside of the awning channel with a 100% alcohol pad (the kind they use for shots) and after it dried just stuck up the OEM tape.
Still solid.
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03-26-2013, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: In the desert
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X2 on the OEM tape. I cleaned the area and used the OEM tape and the strip is still solidly attached. I did use some silicon on the ends to provide a little extra holding power.
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03-26-2013, 05:57 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JDWeir
X2 on the OEM tape. I cleaned the area and used the OEM tape and the strip is still solidly attached. I did use some silicon on the ends to provide a little extra holding power.
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Come to think about it I put goop on the "up wind" end as well (but just to hold the connections from flopping around) but it can also keep the up wind end from unrolling.
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03-26-2013, 06:01 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
I wiped the underside of the awning channel with a 100% alcohol pad (the kind they use for shots) and after it dried just stuck up the OEM tape.
Still solid.
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I also used alcohol and let it dry, I must have gotten a set with less than good 3M adhesive. I'm lucky that way. Murphy's law is always lurking over my shoulder. 
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03-26-2013, 06:06 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Waynesville
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I used a Tip from (Turbo),he said to use Alcohol,I did and it didnt turn out real well!!   Youroo!!
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03-26-2013, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Florida
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I think the set on Amazon is the same we just bought. Haven't attempted to install them yet, will do pix when we do. I thought, originally, we weren't gonna have to use tape at all that they would just fit in the groove. I confess, I did not want to read 77 pages to find the answer ~ is there a short answer?
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03-26-2013, 06:55 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
I also used alcohol and let it dry, I must have gotten a set with less than good 3M adhesive. I'm lucky that way. Murphy's law is always lurking over my shoulder. |
In my experience; Murphy was an Optimist.
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03-26-2013, 06:56 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clancythecamper
I confess, I did not want to read 77 pages to find the answer ~ is there a short answer?
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Yep!
It Depends...
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03-26-2013, 07:08 PM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
In my experience; Murphy was an Optimist.
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My DH thinks Murphy is a total arse!! When I ask why, he looks at me and says....did you FORGET how I cuss when I have to fix things???
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03-26-2013, 07:29 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVChick
My DH thinks Murphy is a total arse!! When I ask why, he looks at me and says....did you FORGET how I cuss when I have to fix things???
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Your DH is correct
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03-26-2013, 07:34 PM
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#778
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVChick
My DH thinks Murphy is a total arse!! When I ask why, he looks at me and says....did you FORGET how I cuss when I have to fix things???
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He is correct. Dealt with the jerk my whole career and he's still an 'arse'!
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03-26-2013, 08:25 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
In my experience; Murphy was an Optimist.
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I used that "Murphy's Law" expression many times, but did not know the origin until I started to build a home in Alamogordo, NM. In the museum there they have the sled used in the deceleration test at Edwards AFB in 1949 when the law was "born".
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
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03-26-2013, 10:12 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
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For those who may not know:
Murphy's Law
What ever can go wrong;
will go wrong;
in a way that will cause maximum damage;
and be impossible to repair.
There are several Corollaries.
As anyone who has lived a reasonably long life will tell you: Murphy was an Optimist. Reality is much worse than that.
Murphy's law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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