Anyone install an LED night light?

[ShrimpBurrito]

Has anyone heard wired a 12-volt nightlight in the TM, perhaps in the bathroom? I'm just looking for something to light the way, and not destroy night vision in the process, so it has to be pretty dim. I'm just guessing maybe 10-20 lumens for the bathroom.

Dave

[stormpeakco]

Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito

Has anyone heard wired a 12-volt nightlight in the TM, perhaps in the bathroom? I'm just looking for something to light the way, and not destroy night vision in the process, so it has to be pretty dim. I'm just guessing maybe 10-20 lumens for the bathroom.

Dave

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(Not exactly what you were asking but..) We use two 12V male adapters to charge 5V electronics at night (in our 2720 QB, one is located just north of the sink and the other is near the floor, just north of the queen bed).
Each has a small blue LED that illuminates just enough (but not directly in the water closet) and the two charging android phones on night mode have the dimly lit digital clock.

[Kidkraz]

Years back I bought some battery powered string lights at REI. They've worked great, don't put out a ton of light, and the batteries last thru 2-3 weekend camping trips. I drape them over the window curtains, and used the 3M picture Velcro to keep the battery pack off the counter. I turn them on at night and off when I wake up.


https://www.rei.com/product/866994/e...-string-lights

[Shane826]

I found something similar to stormpeakco's string LEDs on Amazon, but they have a 8 hour on/16 hour off timer. I used them to re-light my son's Peanuts Halloween decorations.

[ShrimpBurrito]

Thanks for the tips! I eventually found an "LED Courtesy Light" at Command Electronics, which is where I got my retrofit LED boards for the overhead lights. They come in various colors, including warm white and red, so I'm going to test both to see what works better. $5 each plus $6 shipping. They also come with white hoods.

The current draw is ridiculously low at 0.02 amps, so I imagine it will just light up the floor in front of the toilet. I'll install an illuminated push button switch so I will be reminded that it's on in the morning, but even if it were on 24/7 for a month, it would have only consumed ~15 Ah. So, definitely a consideration as a parasitic draw, but certainly nothing to worry about battery consumption wise while camping. If I was really industrious, I suppose I could wire it into the switch that closes when the bathroom is setup......

Dave

[tgpmd1]

Love that ideaShrimpBurrito! I'm going to do that myself.

[tgpmd1]

Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito

Thanks for the tips! I eventually found an "LED Courtesy Light" at Command Electronics, which is where I got my retrofit LED boards for the overhead lights. They come in various colors, including warm white and red, so I'm going to test both to see what works better. $5 each plus $6 shipping. They also come with white hoods.

The current draw is ridiculously low at 0.02 amps, so I imagine it will just light up the floor in front of the toilet. I'll install an illuminated push button switch so I will be reminded that it's on in the morning, but even if it were on 24/7 for a month, it would have only consumed ~15 Ah. So, definitely a consideration as a parasitic draw, but certainly nothing to worry about battery consumption wise while camping. If I was really industrious, I suppose I could wire it into the switch that closes when the bathroom is setup......

Dave

Can you let me know which item number? I searched, but couldn't fine the item shown in the pic. Also interested which light you like better.

[ShrimpBurrito]

Item 002-04R for the red light/black hood, and 002-04BWM for warm white light/black hood.

But I discovered today you can't order them online for some reason. They're probably not very popular in the retail market, but I know they generally sell a bunch of stuff to OEMs.

You can look at their online catalog here:
http://online.flipbuilder.com/beth/c...index.html#p=5

...and the relevant part of the catalog is attached below. You just have to call or email to order. When I called, they immediately answered the phone (no phone bank) and after they answered all my questions, she just asked me to email them at [email protected] with my name, billing/shipping address, phone number, and what I wanted, and then they would call me to get my credit card. I've had great service from them in the past.

I just emailed them my order today, so I of course don't know which one I like best, but I got both the red and warm white ones to test out.

I think I'm going to use one of these 2 switches:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSUO1JC
https://www.amazon.com/Ulincos-Latch.../dp/B015WS4PIM

...although I don't know the difference between the two. I may also try to find something dimmer. Hard to tell from the photos, so I'll probably just get one and try it.

Dave

[tgpmd1]

Thanks for the info!

I have many repairs to complete due to our recent blowout that took out the plumbing under the bathroom, so no rush to complete this mod.

[Brittany Dogs]

I purchased two Aspen Glow lights that have a high and low setting on the white LED's and a high and low switch setting on the red night light LED's. These are lights that certainly can be installed in our TrailManor units but their market tends to be for the marine market. The lights are fantastic and look very attractive and they are like that because... They are $150 each. Yeah I know

The cost driver on these lamps is the ingenious bezel they use to distribute the light very evenly over a huge angle. The real oak wood also is a cost driver.

But I have had no regrets. I camp with three dogs in the trailer and they don't always sleep in the same spot. Let's just say that I don't want to step on one of the dogs which will likely cost me more than $300 in vet bills. The red LED in these lamps works great for night vision and just sips wattage.