Cabinet Lights and Fans August 06, 2022, 06:49:32 pm Small quality of life improvement. I installed lights in all the interior cabinets (except under the frig). Nice to see what's going on in there! Also, installed a couple of 12 volt fans in the back. Good to go!jor 15 Likes
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #1 – August 06, 2022, 07:01:14 pm Nice! Can you provide links to the lights and fan?- John
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #2 – August 06, 2022, 07:58:54 pm QuoteNice! Can you provide links to the lights and fan?Sure. Here's the stuff I used:Fans: 12 Volt FanLights: LED Light StripsSwitches: Magnetic SwitchesWire: 18 Gauge WireI love/hate Amazon.jor 4 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #4 – August 07, 2022, 01:52:14 am Quote from: jor - August 06, 2022, 06:49:32 pm I installed lights in all the interior cabinets (except under the frig). What electric supply did you tap into for the lights?
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #5 – August 07, 2022, 10:25:42 am QuoteWhat electric supply did you tap into for the lights? Four places: Rear right cabinet under floor; Behind TV; Microwave space; and Front right cabinet by bunk. I hope these photos clarify.jor 4 Likes
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #6 – August 07, 2022, 11:25:12 am Very well done and explained. Thank you for sharing.
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #7 – August 07, 2022, 01:58:49 pm Very nice! I love having lights in all my cabinets, but I took the lazy way and used motion-sensing rechargeable lights. The plus is that I didn't have to do any wiring. The minus is that I have to recharge each one every few weeks (it varies depending upon how often I open its cupboard)--not a huge deal, but it would be nicer not to have to. That's a big plus for Jor's installation. As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #8 – August 07, 2022, 10:16:12 pm WOW! Those strip lights look great! Nice job! 🙌I also went the lazy way with rechargeable motion activated lights 2Packs Motion Sensor Closet Lights,Cordless Under Cabinet Lighting,Wireless...They were easy to install, and make a big difference, but don’t throw as much light as the strips. As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #9 – August 07, 2022, 10:51:11 pm I too have dabbled an easier install of this in my wardrobe, but if I go further, I’ll go the route taken by jor.78 LED Closet Lights (2 Pack), Under Cabinet Lighting, Rechargeable LED... As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #10 – August 08, 2022, 01:27:42 pm Not sure what more I will put up, but for starters, I have a "Push to Start" light right by my bed, and am installing an additional "Stays Off Until Dark and Detects Movement to Activate" light by the bathroom. I figure this will cover the most important aspect of lighting needs at night.There is a light switch right by the front door (Pleasure-Way Unit, sniff!) to turn on the overhead light, but I seem to be hooked on motion detector lights; no fumbling - just wave one's arms about a bit. They are also handy in the home kitchen. Switch allows continuous illumination, or the light will come on when detecting movement, whether it is light or dark in the room.The USB aspect is a draw as those little mAh chargers are handy to just have on hand to plug the lights into occasionally, when not in use to recharge phones or cameras. Also experimenting with a 500-Watt Hour Bluetti Power station for low-draw electric cooking appliances, fans, lights, etc.. The Hot Logic is a dream come true for small meals. If you liked the idea of a Crock-Pot dinner waiting for you at the end of a driving day, the Hot Logic will probably appeal.Also got a second Micro Start XP-3 that has the capacity to act like a back-up battery for recharging some electronics, as well as jump starting engines. Nice to have one in the coach and one in the toad/tagalong.Having lived with 400-watts of solar on the roof and a 400-Ah AGM bank, I am anxious to see how this mini-set up compares to my now diminished electronic needs. Having a built-in inverter, and the use of the full capacity of these all-in-one units makes them more attractive than might seem from the outset, when compared to the usable capacity and mere size of AGM or lead acid batteries. Also, I have no whole-house inverter - only on the television, which is unlikely to see much use.Anyone else already using any of these new-fangled "generators"? Virtual hugs, Judie
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #11 – August 08, 2022, 07:08:45 pm Just a comment about the jump-starter packs: they are great for their intended purpose, but in my experience with several highly rated brands (Antigravity, Weego, Noco), I've found that while they will recharge a phone or tablet a couple of times, they won't deliver as much power as their amp-hour ratings would lead you to expect. The same is true for those that have an auxiliary 12 VDC output: they won't deliver power for as long as you'd expect.(By the way, do not try to use the jump-starting terminals for regular 12 VDC power; I did this and ruined a battery pack before noticing that the owner's manual warns against it. I don't know why this is, but my experience confirms it.)I'm not saying you shouldn't use one of these to charge your phone in an emergency--by all means, go ahead. Just don't expect it to act as a massive power bank in that scenario. If you need that capability on a regular basis, you might be better off with a smaller and less expensive battery pack that's specifically designed for phone/tablet charging. As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #12 – August 08, 2022, 07:38:42 pm "you might be better off with a smaller and less expensive battery pack that's specifically designed for phone/tablet charging. "I have been using these smaller units for many years, leaving the Antigravity unit for its intended purpose. While some medical waiting rooms have modern charging ports available, most do not, so I have quite the collection of the smaller packs - from 6,000 to 30,000 mAh units that are easy enough to carry around. Two small ones live in my purse all the time, and another half dozen or so larger ones are on my kitchen counter, ready to swing into action.I am testing out the Bluetti power station with different things, but have not gotten around to charging my phone or the small power packs directly from that unit.So far, I've been pleased with the performance of the Bluetti. Has anyone else experimented with one of these power stations? Virtual hugs, Judie 1 Likes
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #13 – August 12, 2022, 04:05:02 pm It occurred to me that I had forgotten about lighting up the under sink area. Used the little aisle light circuit. Just needed to drill the shelf for access. Good to go.jor 3 Likes
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #14 – August 12, 2022, 05:32:34 pm t occurred to me that I had forgotten about lighting up the under sink area. Used the little aisle light circuit. Just needed to drill the shelf for access. Good to go.jorNow that is a plus.....You might consider a small strip in the pump area too.Jon
Re: Cabinet Lights and Fans Reply #15 – August 12, 2022, 06:42:14 pm Quoteou might consider a small strip in the pump area too.Now that's a pretty fine idea. Might just do that. I could put it on a little toggle switch or something.jor 1 Likes
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