Lights in the storage compartments on the 180
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Topic: Lights in the storage compartments on the 180
Posted By: Shane
Subject: Lights in the storage compartments on the 180
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 6:43pm
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Kind of hard to find things in the pitch black of night or trying to hold a flashlight and do something that requires both hands so you holding the flashlight under your arm or between your legs. I purchased a light that looks like a light switch and runs on batteries. Its pretty bright and does the job, you can Velcro it to the inside wall or use 2 small screws. I prefer the Velcro as to I do not like putting any hole that are not necessary into my pod. ------------- ENGINE 55,TRUCK 44,BATALLION 12 |
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Posted By: ZuBrew
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 10:43pm
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Would you share the details on the lights? They sound like a good idea for the storage bins. Thanks ------------- 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4X4 2018 R-Pod 189 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300A |
Posted By: bigbearcraig
Date Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 11:51pm
| You can purchase the lights he is referring to at Harbor Freight for $2.99 when they're on sale. |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2018 at 11:32am
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Gotta do this one also! ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 4:07pm
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I did something a little different but using car parts I had in shop. I mounted a retractable service light from the 90s GM products inside my right rear storage door, I used the solar plug and a fused pigtail to power it. The light extends 16 feet. and has a LED bulb. I can move it to all my tires, underneath pod and to all my outside storage doors (178). It's a 12 volt auto service light. I wasn't concerned about the front of pod, I have a light there. Works great, no batteries and its rugged. Pics available if anyone is interested. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2018 at 6:38pm
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We use under cabinet LED lights that recharge by USB and are magnetized to a strip so that they can be moved around or taken off to recharge. they are small but very bright https://www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-Magnetic-Cordless-Lighting-Aluminium/dp/B07FKNWDWM/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1537227233&sr=8-7&keywords=led+under+cabinet+lighting+3+pack. We also put in motion activated nightlights so that when we get up in the middle of the night we can see where we are going. ------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2018 at 9:23pm
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Better late than never. (?) I find a simple headlamp to be extremely useful and 'hands free'. Simple and very general purpose, as in late-night trips to the state park bathroom.
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2018 at 11:30pm
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