Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting - Solar/Security

Printed From: R-pod Owners Forum
Category: R-pod Discussion Forums
Forum Name: Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
Forum Discription: Ask maintenance questions, share your podmods (modifications) and helpful tips
URL: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7499
Printed Date: 22 Jun 2025 at 2:20am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 9.64 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: Exterior Lighting - Solar/Security

Posted By: Don Halas
Subject: Exterior Lighting - Solar/Security
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 9:56am

I'm considering purchasing the following solar/motion sensing light.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016I3GUYM/ref=psdc_14107631_t2_B016A5C5QA

My intent is to mount over the door with velcro or suction cups (it weighs about 3/4 lb.) and to take off the trailer when mobile.

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this or has done something similar. I'm concerned with the mounting , I don't want to use screws or drill exterior holes. Also, the brightness of the unit when activated. Might it become a nuisance to camping neighbors? Also I'm sure it will be of no value when the dome is up.

I thought it might be most useful for security, especially if boondocking in a parking lot somewhere.

Replies:

Posted By: CozyPod
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 7:10pm

Good idea Don! Might have to add this to my next Amazon order. I think the weight is light enough that suction cups or hooks from Command Products should work.

-------------
David & Suzanne

Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2016 at 9:05am

This thing is bright. I mounted it over the door using two modified suction cups (modified meaning I remove the hooks and replaced with appropriately sized screws).

It's been holding tight on the pod for a week now with rain and some pretty good wind.

I think this will work really well, and we'll be able to easily remove it when the dome is up and leave on a table or the trailer hitch during the day to get sun if we want to.

Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 1:50am

Have you tested the "trigger radius"? I would hate to have this go off every time someone drives around the campground.

-------------
Old: 2014 177 HRE
2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab
New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd
2016 F150 4x4 Sport

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 7:26am

Good point

-------------
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: Don Halas
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2016 at 7:05pm

That will have to happen when it's in the field.