After seeing the final results you guys posted I ordered 3 sets of LED lights, 1 set for me, a set for my daughter and a buddy bought a set from me.
I wanted to follow the existing electric awning wiring but found no way to easily pull the new wire to the LED strip. This is what I found: In the bedroom was a random key chain holder on the wall. Behind that is the access to the awning wiring. I could not pull the wires from the control panel to this location. It is only about 5-6' away but I think the wires are taped.
Here is the wiring going to awning:
and the control panel wiring:
Decided to use the rear most awning arm and mount the controller in the rear storage area. Drilled through to inside: