Scott_DeWaun
Member
Just came back from wandering around the annual Virginia Beach RV show. Certainly not in any position to trade up just yet, but saw several units with a unique lighting scheme embedded in the awning. They appear to be LED lights running the of the roller mechanisim and are a brilliant blue. Bright enough for after dark mood lighting but not so much that they are uncomfortable to stare directly into. The units I saw that offered this amenity all had one thing in common, they each had the electric awning proper which I suppose makes sense in that once extended, the lights are energized. Note that I did not see any individual 'on-off' switch for the embedded lights although I would expect there to be some way of controlling that aspect of the option. The local dealer where I bought my current camper was on site with a very nice set up displaying all of their wares; the sales rep who sold me my current rig was on hand and immediately recognized myself and my wife as we wandered from unit to unit. We engaged in some smal talk and eventually the topic of the lights came up and I asked if they were an after market option; ever the salesman, he offered that 'yes, they are an after market option for a price, but are included, free of charge in a new camper'; as I said, ever the salesman......etc. After a few laughs together, I said I would call him to inquire about the reality of any after market options for such an add on, but figured I would task the resident forum experts first. Considering that my camper is no longer in production, it may not be a 'simple matter of contacting the factory, etc.'
Question: Is anyone aware of what I am talking about?
Question: If so, are you aware of any after market modifications that could embed these LED lights into the awning deploying frame proper?
Question: If so, any guess as to how much and would it potentially overtax the electrical system already in place?
Current rig: Heartland Edge, Model M22
Thanks
Scott
Question: Is anyone aware of what I am talking about?
Question: If so, are you aware of any after market modifications that could embed these LED lights into the awning deploying frame proper?
Question: If so, any guess as to how much and would it potentially overtax the electrical system already in place?
Current rig: Heartland Edge, Model M22
Thanks
Scott