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Old 01-15-2019, 08:42 PM   #1
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LED Dimmer

We have a 2017 Eagle HT 27.5RKDS that has 6 LED lights in the main living area that are controlled by one on/off switch.

Has anyone replaced that switch with a dimmer, and if so, could you link me to the dimmer you installed.

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LED dimmers require a dedicated negative wire from the dimmer to only the lights to be dimmed. Do you have that condition?
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We have a 2017 Eagle HT 27.5RKDS that has 6 LED lights in the main living area that are controlled by one on/off switch.

Has anyone replaced that switch with a dimmer, and if so, could you link me to the dimmer you installed.

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Bought one on amazon from PCA electronics for my awning lights.
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I just bought one that was suggested in another thread, but have not installed it yet.
PCA EPL1012-L-B. Sorry, could get a link to work on Amazon.
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After rewiring several sets of lights to have a dedicated dimmer I have installed several of these in my coach.


12 Volt DC Dimmer for LED, Halogen, Incandescent - RV, Auto, Truck, Marine, and Strip Lighting - STANDARD SHAFT - SILVER



They are very high quality and dim down to 5%
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LED dimmers require a dedicated negative wire from the dimmer to only the lights to be dimmed. Do you have that condition?

Vicr, The existing on/off switch is a 2 wire connection. I have seen 2 wire dimmers and 3 wire dimmers (3rd wire for ground). I assume my LED lights are grounded to chassis ground.
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PCA EPL1012-L-B.


This code number is for the same items vicr is referring.

Pops right up on Amazon.
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Vicr, The existing on/off switch is a 2 wire connection. I have seen 2 wire dimmers and 3 wire dimmers (3rd wire for ground). I assume my LED lights are grounded to chassis ground.



No, the LED lights cannot be grounded to the chassis, they must have a negative wire to the dimmer and then a dedicated negitive wire from the dimmer going only too the lights the dimmer will dim. I have a schematic at home I can post later when I get from work.
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