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Topic: wall switch

Posted By: gnawbone
Subject: wall switch
Date Posted: 15 May 2016 at 8:56am

I'd like a wall switch for the overhead light. At least one when you come in the door.

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2017 Toyota Sienna
2016 R-180 "the Wee Pod"

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Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 15 May 2016 at 9:31am

Not a bad idea!

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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels
RP 177 "Key Pod"
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 May 2016 at 12:06pm

Ditto!

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

Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 6:10pm

I think a wall switch is a good idea. However, even when dry camping we leave a small night light plugged in under the sink by the cabinet in our 171. It's not a huge amount of light but if you're camping where it is very dark it's quite helpful and does not draw too much power

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Gregm
2014 171
2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 8:07pm

Originally posted by Gregm

I think a wall switch is a good idea. However, even when dry camping we leave a small night light plugged in under the sink by the cabinet in our 171. It's not a huge amount of light but if you're camping where it is very dark it's quite helpful and does not draw too much power

What kind of night light are you using? If you are dry camping, how are you powering it? Did you put a 12 volt outlet there, or are you running an inverter?

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 9:18pm

I am using an inverter

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Gregm
2014 171
2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 May 2016 at 9:36pm

Okay. Thanks for clarifying.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: larrys39426
Date Posted: 22 May 2016 at 11:28pm

Originally posted by gnawbone

I'd like a wall switch for the overhead light. At least one when you come in the door.

Great idea, but in the meantime I'm thinking about a small solar powered light with motion detector to pop on when the door is opened at night. Ambient daylight inside would be enough to power it for such limited use. My son just gave me an MPOW solar motion sensor light with 8 LEDs I've been using at the house, so I'll move it to the 179 and try it. A 4 LED version should work just as well.

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 9:16am

Are you talking about putting the motion detector light inside or outside? I would think that inside would not work very well. After all, I don't want a light turning on if I need (or my wife needs) to get up during the night. I'd rather have a switch by the door. Perhaps one of the little round puck type LED lights that can just be tapped to turn on and off would suffice.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: larrys39426
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 9:40am

Inside and down low, just for enough light to safely step in and find the overhead light. Could then be turned off for the night. The model I'm going to try could be hung on a small screw or hook, or even placed on the floor or counter of the 179. We're taking our first long trip (10 days) starting Thursday so I'll try it out and post the findings. I also like your idea of the little puck type lights, and Gregm's idea about the night light.

Posted By: TigerPawd
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 5:14pm

We got a small battery-powered motion detector light and put it inside above the entry door. It works very well. There is some adjustment on the sensor, so it can also be set to come on if we go into our "kitchen."

On that topic of switches, I wish the toilet light switch on the #179 was on the other side of the door opening. Having it on the hinge side is just wrong.

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Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
2015 R-Pod 179

Posted By: larrys39426
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 5:46pm

Posted By: larrys39426
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 5:50pm

On that topic of switches, I wish the toilet light switch on the #179 was on the other side of the door opening. Having it on the hinge side is just wrong.
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Agreed! But maybe they were afraid we'd electrocute ourselves if the switch were in the shower.

Posted By: TigerPawd
Date Posted: 27 May 2016 at 3:18pm

With 12 volts? Not likely. I think it just comes down to convenience - theirs. The john is a module and hinges are probably on the other side in the original Pod.

Add in the cardinal rule of business - cheapness is goodness.

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Joan, Jerry and the two Pugs
2015 R-Pod 179