Where to tap into awning light wire?

[ardvark16]

Hello all. Just got a new 278bh and I am trying to add a dimmer to the circuit for the awning light. I need to get to the pos and neg wire before it goes outside. Does anyone know the best place to tap into this wire? I assume it runs across the ceiling but haven’t really found any wires. I added a dimmer to the overhead led pucks this way and it was not hard. Just requires some locating.

 

[geotex1]

Most of us just add the dimmers right at the command center. Rotary dimmer to replace the lever switch. If you're trying to do a remote dimmer, you can pull the wiring there as well behind the switch.

 

[ardvark16]

I don’t think you can add a dimmer to the compass connect models at the panel. Unless someone figured that out?

 

[geotex1]

I don’t think you can add a dimmer to the compass connect models at the panel. Unless someone figured that out?

Well, there's the problem, Compass Connect! Lol. Wasn't even thinking of the gadgetry.

How about identifying the wiring at the One Control brain and then picking it up leaving it and add your dimmer there (or obviously run wire to extend to where you want it).

 

[ardvark16]

Does anyone know where the control module for the lights is hidden on the 278bh? Probably the same as the 290bh if someone knows where it is on that one. I still can find the pos and Neg to the awning light somewhere inside the rv. Any suggestions where to look? The main panel clearly feeds the on/off signal but not the actual load to the light.

 

[ardvark16]

I found it. Anyone else who is looking needs to go into the front pass through. Remove the panel on the pass through and you will see the wires coming from the one control. You can tap into the pos and neg wires from here and add a dimmer. I used a wireless dimmer from Amazon. It works perfectly. If you aren’t somewhat skilled I might not mess with it but it isn’t that hard either. Make sure you turn off power and shut off the battery switch.

 

[ckreef]

I found it. Anyone else who is looking needs to go into the

Opps you didn't finish your post?

 

[Lance Glogowsky]

I have a 2018 303 where of the awning lights reach from one awning to the other. I would like to separate those lights from coming on with each other so it’s not so bright. Anyone done this. Would a dimmer switch at the panel work on these lights or are they not meant to dim.

 

[Rick & Linda]

I have a 2018 303 where of the awning lights reach from one awning to the other. I would like to separate those lights from coming on with each other so it’s not so bright. Anyone done this. Would a dimmer switch at the panel work on these lights or are they not meant to dim.

You can access the wiring behind the control panel and separate them there and use two rotary dimmer switches as several people have done. You put the second dimmer into on of the blank switch plates.


https://youtu.be/pPX_S9wx4l8 install video


http://a.co/2T6qMG9 amazon link to the switch

Contact Marty Robinson at [email protected] he 3D prints the pieces you need to add them to the panel.

 

[Lance Glogowsky]

Thanks for the info. I figured the two light strips wires came together before the control panel. That makes it nice. Unfortunately I noticed I don’t have any empty slots to add a second dimmer switch unless I make my own.

Lance

 

[Rick & Linda]

Thanks for the info. I figured the two light strips wires came together before the control panel. That makes it nice. Unfortunately I noticed I don’t have any empty slots to add a second dimmer switch unless I make my own.

Lance

That should be no problem with the dimmer from Amazon, it comes with a threaded shaft and lock retaining nut which should be an easy install. We separated ours and now we can leave the back one on and keep bugs away from the entry door.
Glad to be of help.
Rick

 

[Redapple63]

That should be no problem with the dimmer from Amazon, it comes with a threaded shaft and lock retaining nut which should be an easy install. We separated ours and now we can leave the back one on and keep bugs away from the entry door.
Glad to be of help.
Rick

Yes if you feel the panel with your finger, there are extra holes already in place, just covered with the GD logo. You can choose one of those locations and add the second switch in there.

Good Luck

 

[wenzdong]

With your mod, does your OneControl still work (phone app)?
If so, this was wires behind the pass through on the camping side, correct?

DonW.

 

[Lance Glogowsky]

Yes if you feel the panel with your finger, there are extra holes already in place, just covered with the GD logo. You can choose one of those locations and add the second switch in there.

Good Luck

I just took the panel off and was able to feel the other holes. I had ordered one dimmer switch the other day and just ordered the second one tonight. Thanks. I assume the dimmer switches turn off as well as dimming or am I gonna need the regular switch to turn the lights on and off and then use the dimmer switches to dim the lights?

Thanks again.

Lance

 

[Redapple63]

I just took the panel off and was able to feel the other holes. I had ordered one dimmer switch the other day and just ordered the second one tonight. Thanks. I assume the dimmer switches turn off as well as dimming or am I gonna need the regular switch to turn the lights on and off and then use the dimmer switches to dim the lights?

Thanks again.

Lance

Dimmer switches turn off with a distinctive click. You should be good. Let us s know how it works out.

 

[Lance Glogowsky]

Dimmer switches turn off with a distinctive click. You should be good. Let us s know how it works out.

I received my first dimmer switch. I was able to connect it using both light strings attached to it. Can’t wait till my second dimmer switch comes in so I can separate them. I was thinking using a washer on the back side of the panel on the switch so it tightens tightly on the panel or the switch fits so perfectly in the panel hole and might just leave it that way.

 

[Lance Glogowsky]

I received my first dimmer switch. I was able to connect it using both light strings attached to it. Can’t wait till my second dimmer switch comes in so I can separate them. I was thinking using a washer on the back side of the panel on the switch so it tightens tightly on the panel or the switch fits so perfectly in the panel hole and might just leave it that way.

Dimmer switches turn off with a distinctive click. You should be good. Let us s know how it works out.

Received the second dimmer switch and connected both to my panel, wiring went pretty smoothly. both work great. Thank you for all the information. Really happy with it.

Lance

 

[ardvark16]

The only way to get the lights on the one control to dim is to connect the dimmer to the wires after the one control. You have to open up the pass through area and climb into the nest of wires. It’s not hard if you know what you are looking at. If you are not skilled at it I wouldn’t touch it. I don’t want anyone to ruin the one control. You have to work with no power and take your time. If you are up for it you can see the wires come off of it. Dimmers require you to isolate the pos and neg wires. The wireless ones on Amazon have worked flawlessly for me. I can dim everything.