Awning Lighting

[J.Lockhart]

I mounted mine as some other have... directly to the camper side... immediately under the awning where it attaches to the camper side. Only thing I did in addition was that I put the LED strip inside of an extruded aluminum channel to protect it even further from the elements. THIS LINK is an example of LED channels available. I found them in 8' lengths from another website.

I used automotive molding tape by 3M to stick the channel to the side of the RV - then the double sided tape that is on the LED strip holds the strip inside of the channel.
I used a frosted cover for the channel to diffuse the light, and put silicone inside each end cap to further seal it up.

It's not 100% waterproof... but its better than nothing... and (in my very OCD type opinion) is a more professional looking install.

If the strip goes bad... it's an easy replacement.

[southpaw211]

I was certain mine were dead when we got to the campground a few weeks ago and they wouldn't light up. Against all hope, I found a drugstore in town and replaced the battery in the remote. That did the trick and we were back in business. We have the waterproof version, and so far no issues with moisture. Which is funny, since our awning is ALWAYS wet when we open it, even if it was rolled up bone dry. Drives me nuts that it's brand new and I need to get out there and scrub it.

[dieselmann35]

Does anyone know how to program the DIY buttons on the remote? The way I understand it you can program only certain colors that you want to run with those buttons.

[southpaw211]

I've bookmarked this video to watch, hoping he will give instrux for programming the buttons. It's 30+ minutes long so I'm not going to watch the whole thing right now while I'm at work, but I have been meaning to figure out these buttons before we head out for our next trip on Saturday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotat...&v=7WCg5hExMcE

[dieselmann35]

Originally Posted by southpaw211

I've bookmarked this video to watch, hoping he will give instrux for programming the buttons. It's 30+ minutes long so I'm not going to watch the whole thing right now while I'm at work, but I have been meaning to figure out these buttons before we head out for our next trip on Saturday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotat...&v=7WCg5hExMcE

Thats a negative. The guy on the video doesn't know how to program the diy buttons.

[J.Lockhart]

When I got mine... I too was wondering how to program those buttons. I did some Google searching and found this quote:

Additional remarks:
When use DIY function, the first press a DIY key into custom color models, and then press the above six adjustment keys to add or subtract the red, green, blue button to adjust color, this time press any key except the DIY key and the six adjustment keys, can cancel the current regulation of color value, when once again press this custom button, the current color value will be stored. The next press this DIY key, will show a recent storage of the color value. There are six DIY key, that can be arbitrary set 6 kinds of color, between them is independent, will not influence each other.

(Taken from THIS LINK)

Unfortunately it seems the "DIY" buttons can only be used to store a custom color. They cannot be used to store a custom program (fade, flash, etc).
Bummer - - guess I won't be able to fade between green and yellow at the antique tractor shows...

[Zinkow]

Jayco design must have been following this thread because a lot of the 2014s with the electric awning have a light strip already installed. My Seneca has it. Thankfuly, something I don't have to buy and install. to please the DW.

[CRoesti13]

I like the lights going to order some tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas.

[troutslayer]

I got my second set of these lights the other day. The remote works sporadically (which is better than the last one that didn't work at all). Anyhow, I ordered an RF Controller to take the place of the IR Controller. Has anyone else done this and if so, was it successful?

[Power247]

I need to order a new set also. I look forward to your review of the RF controller.

[Crabman]

On mine the tape came loose and the lights fell, due to the awning being soaking wet all the time when rolled up. Some of the LED`s are also not working now. I had concerns about this very thing in a much earlier post in this thread, and it has came to be. Mine are also labeled "waterproof" but that is optimistic at best. Last trip I just taped them temporary to the tube and used
it that way. I still think they are neat, but will not stand up to being in the wet awning very long.

[Power247]

Originally Posted by Crabman

On mine the tape came loose and the lights fell, due to the awning being soaking wet all the time when rolled up. Some of the LED`s are also not working now. I had concerns about this very thing in a much earlier post in this thread, and it has came to be. Mine are also labeled "waterproof" but that is optimistic at best. Last trip I just taped them temporary to the tube and used
it that way. I still think they are neat, but will not stand up to being in the wet awning very long.

Mine did the exact same thing. The next set will go on the under side of the gutter. I never realized that the awning stayed so wet all the time until I installed the lights... at least it is a cheap lesson!!

[Jeep camper]

I just bought my camper (X17Z) and won't take delivery until the 29th, but my lights will be here tomorrow.

[Crabman]

Originally Posted by Jeep camper

I just bought my camper (X17Z) and won't take delivery until the 29th, but my lights will be here tomorrow.

Congrats on the new trailer. Keep the lights dry!

[Dirtfan]

Put mine up under the awning in June, one of the ends was too close to the awning so it have some resistance and started to come off, took some heavy duty packing tape and just covered a part of the lights with the tape and it has stayed there for 2 months

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by Power247

I need to order a new set also. I look forward to your review of the RF controller.

The RF controller works much better than the IR controller. Especially, since the IR controller didn't work at all for me. However, there are not as many functions so you don't have 1 million or so light combinations but there are a few. It also has the blinking function and a bright and dim function. Those are enough for me so I am finally satisfied with my LED light strip purchase...now if I can just keep it from falling off the awning roller tube

[Doug]

("now if I can just keep it from falling off the awning roller tube")

I didn't have any problem with mine, but we did on my sisters.
We had the tie wraps at each end.

They rolled in up in the awning on a good hot day. Been good for 6 weeks now.

Doug

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by dougtoms01

("now if I can just keep it from falling off the awning roller tube")

I didn't have any problem with mine, but we did on my sisters.
We had the tie wraps at each end.

They rolled in up in the awning on a good hot day. Been good for 6 weeks now.

Doug

I'll get some zip ties and see if that helps cuz I'm pretty "stoked" about showing these off to my electrcian buddy we go camping with later this month. If they fall off, I'll never hear the end of it. Thanks for the tip, Doug!

[Power247]

Sweet!! The RF remote sounds like the ticket to me!

That's odd about not sticking to the tube... Mine never came lose when mounted to the tube. But the did soak up a lot of moisture over the summer which pretty much ruined the lights though

[stjohneyre]

Here are some picsof the factory installed LEDs on our White Hawk