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08-15-2021, 03:20 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30FE
State: Georgia
Posts: 30
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Weekend Project - Undercarriage LED
Installing under carriage LED Rock Lights this weekend. Anyone else do this on their Class C/A?
I put the controller in the battery bay. Will be putting the pucks in this afternoon.
This is the kit I bought. I did get some extensions since my C is 33ft long.
MICTUNING 2nd-Gen RGB LED Rock Lights with Bluetooth Controller, Timing Function, Music Mode - 8 Pods Multicolor Neon LED Light Kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IP8W254/
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08-15-2021, 07:17 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30FE
State: Georgia
Posts: 30
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Got all 8 lights installed. I used zip ties and creative wire routing to get it done. I’ll add a photo of it at night this evening.
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08-15-2021, 07:19 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,387
THOR #7035
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Why?
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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08-15-2021, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
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Wayne & Elissa
2021 THOR Four Winds 28A
Fallbrook, CA
Watchdog hardwired EMS, Alignment, Roadmaster front sway bar, vent covers, Dew Gutter
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08-15-2021, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3401
State: Washington
Posts: 854
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USMarineNCO
Got all 8 lights installed. I used zip ties and creative wire routing to get it done. I’ll add a photo of it at night this evening.
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Have seen some 5th wheels and Newmar A with lights under. Looks nice at night. Hey: you ever stationed at 29Palms? I was a corpsman with 175 and 3rd tanks. I still don't eat apricots.... just in case.
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2021 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - toad
2010 Porsche Boxster(trailered)
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08-15-2021, 10:56 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30FE
State: Georgia
Posts: 30
THOR #11287
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HMCSW
Have seen some 5th wheels and Newmar A with lights under. Looks nice at night. Hey: you ever stationed at 29Palms? I was a corpsman with 175 and 3rd tanks. I still don't eat apricots.... just in case.
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HAHAHA!!! I was never formally stationed there. Was there a lot for CAX and went to Comm School there in 97 and again for advanced course in 02/03…. I hated that place.
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08-15-2021, 10:57 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30FE
State: Georgia
Posts: 30
THOR #11287
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Originally Posted by 16ACE27
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We camp at some places that are VERY dark at night. We wanted a little extra light without being “too much” for the dog at night. We don’t do anything unless it’s better for our dog!
Also….because I can.
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08-16-2021, 01:25 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30FE
State: Georgia
Posts: 30
THOR #11287
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A night time shot of red and blue… I like how it came out.
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08-16-2021, 02:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
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Very cool!
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08-21-2021, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Daybreak 22GOC
State: Kansas
Posts: 168
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USMARINENCO, Off topic post.
I see you have the chevy chassis. I have that too. What kind of mileage do you get? I get 8.5mpg average.
I was told by two dealers to expect 9-12mpg.
Thanks,
JC
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"Never promise more than you can give. Always give more than you promise."
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08-21-2021, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A
State: California
Posts: 431
THOR #21941
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimC
USMARINENCO, Off topic post.
I see you have the chevy chassis. I have that too. What kind of mileage do you get? I get 8.5mpg average.
I was told by two dealers to expect 9-12mpg.
Thanks,
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That's what I'm getting.
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Wayne & Elissa
2021 THOR Four Winds 28A
Fallbrook, CA
Watchdog hardwired EMS, Alignment, Roadmaster front sway bar, vent covers, Dew Gutter
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08-21-2021, 11:53 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30FE
State: Georgia
Posts: 30
THOR #11287
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimC
USMARINENCO, Off topic post.
I see you have the chevy chassis. I have that too. What kind of mileage do you get? I get 8.5mpg average.
I was told by two dealers to expect 9-12mpg.
Thanks,
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I’m actually on the Ford E-450 chassis. If we don’t have our Toad I believe I’m getting around 8.5-9. When we have the Ford Ranger behind us I’m averaging 7.5 or so.
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08-22-2021, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 34 J
State: Ohio
Posts: 680
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I install three sets of 12 V color changing LEDs. none of them lasted longer than six months. then I got LED rope lights from Minard’s 120 V, installed those, not a problem since - only white but they keep working. Plug them in at outside kitchen- very convenient.
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2015 Thor Hurricane 34 J
Custom paint 2019 (Pro Custom Inc., Elkhart, IN)
2019 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport 6 speed manual
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08-22-2021, 06:49 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Magnitude XG32
State: Texas
Posts: 78
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
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16ACE27 asked "Why?". I was at the Escapee's Escapade recently, and one of the discussion panels talked about putting lights under the RV to deter rodents, especially when boondocking. The theory is that the critters feel vulnerable to predators when they get into the light at night, so avoid the light. Not sure if that is true, but that is one reason "why". The other reason I guess, is it is your RV and you should be able to do with it what you want.
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2021 Thor Magnitude XG32
Tow a 2020 Ford Ranger
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09-11-2021, 02:15 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: California
Posts: 195
THOR #14093
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09-11-2021, 01:33 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,781
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
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Because folks have to bring the light pollution to the campgrounds with them.
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09-11-2021, 01:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 36RSB3
State: Florida
Posts: 276
THOR #17449
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Please just turn them off when you go to bed.
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09-11-2021, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Daybreak 22GOC
State: Kansas
Posts: 168
THOR #18675
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I consider undercarriage lights like awning lights. They should be turned off after 10PM, especially if campers are in close proximity. JimC
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09-12-2021, 04:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 899
THOR #17478
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Awning light are really bright. String lights are not and I dim them late at night so when I have to tale the dogs out at two or three AM I do not have to use the awning lights. The door light is worthless.
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