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Post by Atomic Addiction on Oct 2, 2009 9:42:17 GMT -5
I have been thinking about adding some interior lighting using small battery (AA, AAA, 9V) wireless lights.
LEDs would probably be the best choice. The purpose here is to have interior lighting when not plugged in (and not wanting to use the propane lamp) but having the option to turn on a light or two for a short period of time. They would probably be concealed under and in cabinets so as to not mess up the vintage look of the trailer. I don't really want to run a 12v system. Just small lights powered by batteries. I have seen quite a few versions on the market.
Does anyone else use these type of lights in their trailer?
Brian
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Post by dwstucke on Apr 27, 2010 19:27:46 GMT -5
We just picked some of these today, Lowes seems to have the best selection. One of the models we picked up is a Sylvania Golden Dragon and it is really bright compared to others. We are also going to work at hiding them under cabinets, etc.
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Post by 61shastacompact on Apr 28, 2010 20:53:27 GMT -5
This is the route I am going with as well for lighting when not plugged in or a short period of time. Thanks dwstucke for the tip on the Golden Dragon LEDs. They seem to have a lot of good reviews. I tried my local Lowes, but they did not seem to stock them. I did however find them on eBay for a fair price and FREE shipping here: cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290372416107&var=590000358550&ssPageName=STRKI am going to try this first one in my closet/potty room. My only question or concern is regarding the motion sensor and any parasitic battery drain during long periods of no use. Any idea?  Jim |
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Post by 61shastacompact on May 3, 2010 20:51:50 GMT -5
I received the Golden Dragon LED the other day and I must say that I am very pleased with these lights. They make all the others seem like toys. They are built with a metal housing and have a elegant design. They produce quite a bit of light in their full on mode and the dim feature adds another option for brightness. I removed the lens as suggested by some reviewer which produces more of a flood light pattern as opposed to the factory spotlight pattern. Got to give them two thumbs up!  Jim |
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Post by Atomic Addiction on May 3, 2010 21:21:45 GMT -5
Cool, Thanks Jim for the review.
This was what I had in mind when I originally posted this. I may have to order a few of them for myself!
Thanks again
Brian
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Post by dwstucke on May 4, 2010 19:19:00 GMT -5
It seems like you have to be within an inch or so of the motion sensor on the Golden Dragon to trigger it, so I think it would be OK on the road. I am finding that I keep triggering ours when they are just sitting around, probably a good idea to keep this in mind when choosing a location for mounting them so as to require a deliberate touch to activate them. My only question or concern is regarding the motion sensor and any parasitic battery drain during long periods of no use. Any idea? Jim |
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Post by franksshasta on May 4, 2010 19:19:25 GMT -5
Jim......that's not quite what I thought you'd look like.
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Post by 61shastacompact on May 5, 2010 11:00:59 GMT -5
Yeah, sorry Frank that is not me. This one is a little closer.... ;D  This one is almost spot on!   Jim |
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