We Have New Dimmable Overhead Lights. Quick and Easy Project!
One of the projects that we have wanted to do since buying the camper was to have dimmable lighting. While the existing lights do switch on and off, sometimes we just want some light, but dimmer overhead. We had thought about wiring in a knob to dim all the lights, but Troy likes the lights dim and Linda likes the lights bright. So we compromised!
Today’s project has us switching out 8 of the overhead lights for ones that can dim. Troy is comfortable working with the electrical so for us, this was a quick and easy project – taking about 5 minutes per light. But we always recommend, if you aren’t comfortable – you may want to talk to an electrican or a friend who is!
The existing lights in the camper were a warm color and we like a cool white (although the new ones are also available in a warm white). The new lights look very similar to the existing in style and we don’t think anyone would ever tell that they didn’t come with the camper.
We used the same type of connectors that came with our camper. Luckily we had some in the shop but online and the hardware store would have had them as well.
Just FYI – these dimmers operate by a button on the light as we show in the video – they aren’t made to be used with a dimmer switch per the online listing.
And, make sure to stick around to the end as we show a 99C solution to no light at the black tank with a quick trip to Harbor Freight.
Let us know if you have done this project and how it worked for you!
As always – please reach out with any questions, happy camping and safe travels!
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These are the 4 pack of the cool white lights we purchased:
https://amzn.to/3QIPmf6
*This video is for entertainment purposes only as we are not RV experts. We are sharing our thoughts and ideas based on our experiences but we always recommend doing your own research and coming to your own conclusions on your camping and RV needs and modifications!
Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:47 – The lights we purchased
1:32 – The install
3:52 – Light at the black tank
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Just bought them and installed them … they work great! Thanks for the tip!
Congrats on 6K!
Nice light! Greetings from Mallorca Spain! Like 👍
What a great idea. I'll need to do this in my trailer. Thanks for the great videos.
Great video thank you!
Hi Guys! Thanks for the plug. Still haven’t swapped ours out yet but plan to swap out some before our next trip. Wanted to ask how Desi is doing and if you’re done with your axle? Looking forward to your next adventure!
Love your videos. Was wondering if everyone is ok. My wife and I missed see your videos one month was a long time. Hope everything is good. Phil from Detroit
Thanks for the video. Hope everyone is doing well. See you on the road !
Cool upgrade and a bright idea ☺️
Great update. Like the new features. Like ya'll we'd want to adjust them individually. Looks like it was an easy install. We also like the update for the dark areas near the black tank. We need to get some of those for sure. Be safe, Bill and DeAnna
Did this on my Grand design 4 months ago.
What where they thinking…
That's the biggest quality of life improvement. Can't wait to do this
Another interesting project! I might have to try those myself. Your Amazon like doesn't seem to work, though. Might want to check it.
How's Desi doing?
This is a great idea. Just recently I was thinking it would be nice to swap out my camper LEDs for some warmer lighting. It would be a bonus if they were also dimmable! Unfortunately your Amazon link isn't working for me though. Do you happen to have another link?
howdy– great idea! ps the link in description does not work..takes you to sign in page then not to item
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Man I would love to dim the lights in my 20BHS. It’s super bright in there at night. I usually just turn on the kitchen sink light or the slide out dinette light since the run separate from the master.