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03-11-2012, 10:09 PM
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Lights anyone?
Starting to think about lights to hang from the awning. I have been looking at globe lights, lantern lights rope lights etc. wondering what others have, can you even see them under the awning?
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03-12-2012, 04:03 AM
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I have 2 sets of the Jumbo Lantern lights from Cabelas. They are equipped with the flicker-flame bulbs for a nice effect. I also recommend the highly sought after and collectable Lawnware light. I tried to attach a picture but came back with an error that the pic had already been attached to the thread titled Party Light, so if you want to see the picture you'll have to go to the other thread.
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03-12-2012, 04:08 AM
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The new led rope type lights are popular now. They come with a remote control and you can program them to change colors and other nifty things. I've seen them on the forest river forum and a few others. Not sure on the price though.
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03-12-2012, 05:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcfarmall
I have 2 sets of the Jumbo Lantern lights from Cabelas. They are equipped with the flicker-flame bulbs for a nice effect. I also recommend the highly sought after and collectable Lawnware light. I tried to attach a picture but came back with an error that the pic had already been attached to the thread titled Party Light, so if you want to see the picture you'll have to go to the other thread.
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Mcfarmall, you can still post a picture in that situation. Find the old thread the picture is in, right click on the image, choose " copy image url". Click the image icon in posting tool bar. Enter the image url, and it will show up on your new post. You can also copy and post images off the internet this way, provided they are not too large.
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03-12-2012, 06:29 AM
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Rope lights here... inexpensive and they throw off a nice bright light. We even have them on our patio at home and they work great.
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03-12-2012, 06:40 AM
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I used to use an incandescent 30' rope light, but switched about four years ago to an LED string that looks like a string of minature sized Christmas tree lights. Last winter, I bought two strings of LED lights in the RiteAid powered by rechargable batteries with a solar charger. We'll see how well these work this summer.
We also use "Bill the Cat" (as we call him) on our picnic table. He's a single, green LED light that's also rechargable/solar.
We call him "Bill the Cat" because he (somewhat) reminds us of the comic strip character in Bloom County.
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03-12-2012, 06:48 AM
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Tried right clicking on the picture and the pop up menu did not contain "copy image url" just copy and copy shortcut
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03-12-2012, 06:49 AM
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Don't let me DW see that or she'll be wanting one.
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03-12-2012, 09:54 AM
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How difficult it is to put them up and down when you rolling in your electric awning because you are gone during the day or possible winds?
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03-12-2012, 10:40 AM
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I have a string of solar multicolored led lights. I string them across and put the small solar panel on the top of the canopy...more decorative than anything...but looks nice...
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03-12-2012, 11:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FPM III
I used to use an incandescent 30' rope light, but switched about four years ago to an LED string that looks like a string of minature sized Christmas tree lights. Last winter, I bought two strings of LED lights in the RiteAid powered by rechargable batteries with a solar charger. We'll see how well these work this summer.
We also use "Bill the Cat" (as we call him) on our picnic table. He's a single, green LED light that's also rechargable/solar.
We call him "Bill the Cat" because he (somewhat) reminds us of the comic strip character in Bloom County.
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I have the exact same.cat! Hah!
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03-12-2012, 11:53 AM
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I have a set I found at Walmart.. they look like mini 1950s trailers.. pretty cute.
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03-12-2012, 04:10 PM
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I saw a set at Walmart too a solar set of colored maple leaves. Was wondering if solar works well enough though?
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03-12-2012, 06:01 PM
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I have 3 sets. The solar led's once used are now primarily for my king pin for safety at night. They stay lit for 8 plus hours with a days sun charging. They are dim and not worth too much for additional lighting. The second set I picked up last year in a box store and are frosted round globes with about 40 on a string. Like the old movie lights. Those lights are great for really lighing up the area when in full service and you want to sit in a bright lit area for games or such. The down side is that they are glass so I rarley use them. My third set which I finally settled on are set of 25 multicolored globes on a simple christmas light string. They are removable so if the set burns out I only need to replace the string. I hang them from the fringe on heavy duty clips in case I need to retract the awning in a pinch.
I use ground solar lights when drycamping.
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03-12-2012, 08:02 PM
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Do a search on Amazon for "waterproof led strip lights" they come in 5M (16.4ft) reels. They have a very adhesive back and can be attached to your awning drum when it is extended. There will be a short pigtail that can hang out just outside of your fabric. That way you can jut unplug your lights and roll up your awning. I haven't done it yet but have read alot about people that have. I installed them on my old trailer on the frame rail under the trailer. They will be 12VDC and can be connected to any 12V source, but it may come with an AC adapter to knock it down to 12VDC allowing you to use an 110 outlet. I opted to just by the reel of led's and run a hardwire and switch from battery (fused circuit) to turn them off an on. Some strip LED's come with a little controller for the lights to change colors and speed. Very good light and there's nothing hanging to knock you in the head.
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03-12-2012, 09:41 PM
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It never ceases to amaze me what you can learn. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas
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03-14-2012, 08:06 PM
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I have some cheesy liquor lights
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03-14-2012, 08:42 PM
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Are those clothespins holding up the lights??? LoL
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03-14-2012, 09:15 PM
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I have a great idea. If we are talking cheesy lights, how about getting some cheese head lights from Wisconsin. I'm sure somebody makes them up there. Now that would definitely be "cheesy lights".
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03-14-2012, 09:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gilldawg79
Do a search on Amazon for "waterproof led strip lights" they come in 5M (16.4ft) reels. They have a very adhesive back and can be attached to your awning drum when it is extended. There will be a short pigtail that can hang out just outside of your fabric. That way you can jut unplug your lights and roll up your awning. I haven't done it yet but have read alot about people that have. I installed them on my old trailer on the frame rail under the trailer. They will be 12VDC and can be connected to any 12V source, but it may come with an AC adapter to knock it down to 12VDC allowing you to use an 110 outlet. I opted to just by the reel of led's and run a hardwire and switch from battery (fused circuit) to turn them off an on. Some strip LED's come with a little controller for the lights to change colors and speed. Very good light and there's nothing hanging to knock you in the head.
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Wow, that looks sharp. I would love to do that to tie into my running lights for bad weather.
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