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08-17-2022, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34R
State: Indiana
Posts: 616
THOR #19887
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LED ambient light
I would like to add a blue light under the MH front console for when driving at night be able to see the floor, etc.
I think a 1ft LED strip under only the center console may be enough.
Any suggestions on what LED strip to use and how to connect it for it to turn on and off with the MH running lights?
Tks!
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08-17-2022, 05:45 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,326
THOR #7035
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In the boating world there are small dim LED lights used for passageway lighting. I would start there.
https://www.amazon.com/WIMACT-Interi.../dp/B09841T2BY
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08-17-2022, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34R
State: Indiana
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THOR #19887
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
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Thank you Ted.
any idea how to make the electric connection so it turns on with the running lights?
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08-17-2022, 06:02 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
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THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RACarvalho
Thank you Ted.
any idea how to make the electric connection so it turns on with the running lights?
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No, I'd have to dig into the light switch wiring.
KISS - Just install/use a little toggle switch to turn it on as needed.
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2016 ACE 27.1
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08-17-2022, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34R
State: Indiana
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THOR #19887
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
No, I'd have to dig into the light switch wiring.
KISS - Just install/use a little toggle switch to turn it on as needed.
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I was able to identify Motorcraft SW8618 as being the light Switch that I have but I could not find a wiring diagram for it....
https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/el...919631-1?pdp=y
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08-17-2022, 06:19 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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You could always run a wire back into the cab; from a connection made at your DRL
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08-17-2022, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34R
State: Indiana
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THOR #19887
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
You could always run a wire back into the cab; from a connection made at your DRL
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I was thinking if I could identify on the connector at the headlight switch which wire is what, It will be a pretty simple install... no more than running 4ft of lil wires...
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08-17-2022, 06:23 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
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Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
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THOR #8860
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...Or even just run a wire from your dash lights
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08-17-2022, 06:36 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
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THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RACarvalho
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I couldn't find one right off the bat either. Time to get out a test light probe if you want to go down that path, BUT - I suspect the switch just controls a relay that sends the actual power to the running lights.
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08-18-2022, 06:51 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Texas
Posts: 48
THOR #24719
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I've purchased a lot of LED light strips from this place, they even have controllers, etc. https://www.superbrightleds.com/
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08-18-2022, 11:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,712
THOR #11781
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Any circuit with power on it when the engine is running would work for your need.
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08-24-2022, 08:04 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 89
THOR #6051
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Just put a switch on the dash for your mood lighting.
By the way RED is the best for night visibility.
But BLUE is more mood related.
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08-24-2022, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34R
State: Indiana
Posts: 616
THOR #19887
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Quote:
Originally Posted by k.maslowski@comcast.net
Just put a switch on the dash for your mood lighting.
By the way RED is the best for night visibility.
But BLUE is more mood related.
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I already located the cluster lights fuse, it is easy access so I'll draw the positive from there and the light should turn on and off with the cluster...
Tks!
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