Light switch swap

[MP_CS]

Finally got around to changing out all the cheesy DC rocker switches that came stock on my sundance with nice AC decora residential switches. Hardest part was trimming the paneling to fit the switches in the walls. I also moved the living room light switch out of the cabinet and onto the wall where it shoulda been to begin with. BAlso moved the awning switch to inside the cabinet control center were that shoulda been to begin with. It was installed from the factory on the cabinet front almost on the floor. It took some wall fishing and a few beers but result is something I've been wanting since we bought it.

 

[TravelTiger]

Finally got around to changing out all the cheesy DC rocker switches that came stock on my sundance with nice AC decora residential switches. Hardest part was trimming the paneling to fit the switches in the walls. I also moved the living room light switch out of the cabinet and onto the wall where it shoulda been to begin with. BAlso moved the awning switch to inside the cabinet control center were that shoulda been to begin with. It was installed from the factory on the cabinet front almost on the floor. It took some wall fishing and a few beers but result is something I've been wanting since we bought it.

Congrats! Post some pics!!

 

[MP_CS]

First pic shows original location of awning switch, right above propane alarm, what kinda moron would think "yea thats a good spot". Lol


Some quick pics of switches

 

[TravelTiger]

Looks great! Thanks for posting the pics!

 

[travelin2]

Finally got around to changing out all the cheesy DC rocker switches that came stock on my sundance with nice AC decora residential switches. Hardest part was trimming the paneling to fit the switches in the walls. I also moved the living room light switch out of the cabinet and onto the wall where it shoulda been to begin with. BAlso moved the awning switch to inside the cabinet control center were that shoulda been to begin with. It was installed from the factory on the cabinet front almost on the floor. It took some wall fishing and a few beers but result is something I've been wanting since we bought it.

Have done the same...replaced the most used little itty-bitty light switches with flat paddle switches plus added one so we needn't have to open the cabinet.

 

[MP_CS]

Looks great, you'd think they would come this way..

 

[travelin2]

Looks great, you'd think they would come this way..

You would, wouldn't ya??

 

[Gtoli]

First pic shows original location of awning switch, right above propane alarm, what kinda moron would think "yea thats a good spot". Lol
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Some quick pics of switches
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I had to move some of my switches around as well, they were all poorly located. Nothing like stumbling around in a dark rv and digging around in a dark cabinet full of switches hoping to hit the right one.

heres a link to the mods done so far...

https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/58598-The-mods-have-started

 

[MP_CS]

You would think that the installers at the factory would think a little more about were the best spot would be before they mount switches..

 

[mlpeloquin]

You would think that the installers at the factory would think a little more about were the best spot would be before they mount switches..

Installers don't decide where the switches go. The designers do and I bet that they have never owned or lived in one.

 

[MP_CS]

Installers don't decide where the switches go. The designers do and I bet that they have never owned or lived in one.

You got that right!

 

[travelin2]

Installers don't decide where the switches go. The designers do and I bet that they have never owned or lived in one.

DW would like to show the designers some things too regarding cabinet size for dishes, linens, and towels, or lack there of, as well. She's often said that those who design these have little knowledge or experience traveling or living in one of their designs!!!