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Quicksilver => QuickSilver Mods / Upgrades => Topic started by: silly122 on June 29, 2015, 11:48:55 AM

Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: silly122 on June 29, 2015, 11:48:55 AM
Looking for thoughts on this idea.
I'm tired of having to use a flashlight to look for something in the cupboards under the counter in my 21BHS. I'm thinking about running a couple of lights on a button switch that would turn them on when you opened a cupboard.

Has anyone done this yet? If not, any feedback on usefulness?

I figured 2 lights per level and I'd just use a simple 12v small interior trailer light like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CZCY5SE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1435589299&sr=8-2&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=rv+light.

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Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: hiker74 on June 29, 2015, 12:51:56 PM
I've thought about that as well. Ikea has quite a few options as well at maybe less cost http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=led+battery+lights
Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: charliem on June 29, 2015, 02:03:19 PM
[font size="3"]I did this on my 21RBS. I replaced the two over bed lights with spotlights so I had two surplus OEM fixtures. I put one over each shelf under the sink/stove. Wired them into available 12V. They work great and generate a lot of wife smiles.
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Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: ammobob on June 29, 2015, 06:25:39 PM
Fulcrum 30010-301 LED Battery-Operated Stick-On Tap Light, Silver, 3 Pack

We are considering these as a cheap alternative. Stick on, tap when you open and battery operated. Cheap and simple with no wiring. Should last since you don't go into the cabinets that much anyway. 3 for $6.99 and AAA batteries and your in it for $10-15.
Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: thudd3r on June 29, 2015, 10:38:43 PM
i just added a light for the under-cabinet space (cubby i guess), but nor sure if that would work since you have to have a empty space behind the surface you are mounting in.

i also added a couple in the cargo area.  you could use the same approach (2" angle for the brackets) for the cupboards, but a flat surface mount would probably be an easier approach

http://livinlite.proboards.com/thread/1254/lighting-additions

Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: silly122 on June 30, 2015, 10:38:59 AM
Great feedback and options.
I'm still considering options but will share where ever I end up landing. Thanks. :)

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Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: ammobob on July 04, 2015, 11:52:03 PM
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn197/bvabob1/Our%20New%20Camper/th_image.jpg1_zpscienmdqi.jpg) (http://s304.photobucket.com/user/bvabob1/media/Our%20New%20Camper/image.jpg1_zpscienmdqi.jpg.html)

We went with our cheap option. Works fine and for less than $12 bucks we covers the over sink cabinet, under the lower bunk bed and the storage area under the queen bed.
Title: Cupboard light(s)
Post by: walt3 on July 05, 2015, 11:46:07 AM
I put some Velcro on puck lights in the cabinets. Can take one iff and use as a flash light if needed.