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Old 07-29-2016, 12:39 PM   #21
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I used the remote one pictured on amazon.
Here is a post where I jumped in and some pics.

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...ing-29789.html
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Old 07-29-2016, 12:43 PM   #22
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Great explanations everyone ! But I believe putting a dimmer switch on might be beyond my technological means. I might have to look at that tape
Its very easy, especially if your wires are in the awning mounts vs. up at the top. I like the option for it being very bright sometimes and dim others vs. full time dim. We played cornhole by the awning lights and wouldnt' been able to if they tape dimmed.
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Old 07-29-2016, 01:54 PM   #23
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Granted my taped led's are less bright, but the idea of having amber instead of bright white was that I would attract less bugs at night. Since my trailer is parked at home and not at a campsite, I can only say that compared to before, I see less bugs under my awning now. Plan on taking it out soon to see if I was correct...
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Old 07-29-2016, 02:52 PM   #24
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Soooo, you got any tips on installing that tape? Is it sticky enough (as it appears in one picture) that I can climb up the ladder, run a few feet, let it hang, climb down, re-position the ladder, climb back up, repeat process? I was afraid I would have to build some sort of scaffolding or have my wife on a second ladder and hand it off to her.
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Granted my taped led's are less bright, but the idea of having amber instead of bright white was that I would attract less bugs at night. Since my trailer is parked at home and not at a campsite, I can only say that compared to before, I see less bugs under my awning now. Plan on taking it out soon to see if I was correct...
Be sure to report back.
I HATE the bug party.
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Soooo, you got any tips on installing that tape? Is it sticky enough (as it appears in one picture) that I can climb up the ladder, run a few feet, let it hang, climb down, re-position the ladder, climb back up, repeat process? I was afraid I would have to build some sort of scaffolding or have my wife on a second ladder and hand it off to her.
Exactly....No scaffolding needed.
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Old 08-01-2016, 10:23 PM   #27
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Awesome idea..

After fighting the bugs this past weekend under my awning, I will try anything and this idea seems the easiest. Any chance you could share brand and where you purchased this tape? I can only find it sold in cases. Thanks.
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After fighting the bugs this past weekend under my awning, I will try anything and this idea seems the easiest. Any chance you could share brand and where you purchased this tape? I can only find it sold in cases. Thanks.
I got mine on Amazon.

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I am very interested in doing this, but I am also very curious to see how long the adhesive will hold the tape on. Will this be something I need to re apply every season, or more often?
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Old 08-02-2016, 09:01 AM   #30
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It's pretty sticky! It is intended for use in electrical components and gets exposed to very high temperatures and tough conditions. I would think it would stay there until you took it back down (which you can do, the adhesive stays on the tape). It's pretty tough stuff. I'll be putting mine up this week if it ever stops raining in the evenings!
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My awning lights are on the roller, not up in the corner between the rig and the awning. I have to try this.
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Old 08-02-2016, 08:22 PM   #32
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I just ordered mine. The only thing I don't like about my trailer is those damn bright lights. This looks like exactly what I needed. Thank you to the OP!!
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Old 08-02-2016, 08:31 PM   #33
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I called Jayco and made the recommendation that they seriously consider putting the dimmer on ALL LED equipped awnings. They said NO, THEY CAN'T DO THAT.
Hmmmm, wonder why not?
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I installed the tape this weekend. Couldn't have been easier! Fit in there perfectly.
I like it, the wife isn't too sure about the color yet. It's definitely not as bright. In theory being yellow it should attract less bugs. I guess we will find out when we go camping.
Two notes. I highly recommend climbing up and cleaning the LED strip with some window cleaner first. It was crazy just how dirty it was. Second, take some Advil the next day! Man my legs really felt the climbing up and down a stepladder 20-30 times!!!

Anyway It's a cheap easy mod for sure.

I got mine on Amazon. It's the 1/4 inch stuff.
Here's the link http://amzn.to/2ai26Vt
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I called Jayco and made the recommendation that they seriously consider putting the dimmer on ALL LED equipped awnings. They said NO, THEY CAN'T DO THAT.
Hmmmm, wonder why not?
I know, thats crazy. If I can do it in 15 minutes, they can do it as they are assembled. The part cost less than $5, remote and all.
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I think the thing is that they can't do a dimmer and have it tied into the Lippert wireless remote thing because of how it's wired or something like that. Seems to me that Lippert needs to come up with a dimming module as part of their remote control system.
But in the mean time, I'm glad for the tape. Think I'll do the multicolor under the trailer next.
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I think the thing is that they can't do a dimmer and have it tied into the Lippert wireless remote thing because of how it's wired or something like that. Seems to me that Lippert needs to come up with a dimming module as part of their remote control system.
But in the mean time, I'm glad for the tape. Think I'll do the multicolor under the trailer next.
I put one in mine. The jayco remote still works to roll it in and out like before. I now have second remote to dim lights.

I had the sylvania multi color on my old rig. We loved them. 16 color choices. The bad...we put them on the roller and after a couple years, they got sticky and started sticking to the awning and when we rolled it out, you could hear it peeling itself off the awning...not good.
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Right but my remote turns on and off the LED strip light as well. I think that part doesn't work or isn't compatible with a dimmer if what I have read is correct.
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Right but my remote turns on and off the LED strip light as well. I think that part doesn't work or isn't compatible with a dimmer if what I have read is correct.
Is your remote the one that is a touchscreen cell phone looking remote?
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Yes, that's the one.
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