led strip light in rear of van

[yycwesty]

I want to install a 5 meter led strip light which will change colors with a remote control (see link below). The package comes with the 5 meters of rub lights and a ir remote and receiver which would plug into the end of the light strip.

My question is has anyone else done this and how did you provide power to the strip..Did you need any kind of power supply.

Cheers
Al
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-16ft-12V-150SMD-5050-RG...mp;vxp=mtr

[Seajeff]

I looked for and picked up a 12V 4' RGB (waterproof) LED strip that I connected to a RGB RF controller. Since both devices run on 12v, I just connected it directly to my Westy stock camper light power feed (+12v, gnd). I cut a groove in the spice rack to run the cables. The RF controller fit nicely behind the spice rack. I added an on/off swtich and installed that in the wardrobe cabinet to control power to the system. When on, I can use the RF Controller for color changing, dimming, and on/off. It works well and I'm pretty happy how it turned out. I like that you can switch from white (bright) to red (nice night light) colored light.

-jeff

[syncrodoka]

Those things would drive me crazy.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=459920&highlight=rgb

[yycwesty]

Seajeff..so I assume you connected the ir receiver to the LED lights..how did you then connect the 12 volt from the voks to the led receiver

Al

[tam_shops]

[ARMc]

I'm very happy with these lights. Lot of light, little power draw. And It really is pretty easy, just get light strips rated for 12v and wire them into existing light wires. Careful of what light color or brightness you get. I'm happy with the off white, more toward incandescent colored lights variety. You can even get fancy and add a remote with dimmer! (7$ on ebay) I think the dimmer is nearly necessary if adding this many lights. Or you could install potentiometers if you don't like the idea of loosing a remote...

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[ronsmithis]

Aloha,
Here's my post on installing the LED lighting in my camper. It's a great idea, I installed 2-5 meter strips,1 plain white and the other RGBW both with dimmers. Lighting makes a huge difference IMO instead of harsh white light a mellow blue at night really sets the chill. The other great thing is that the lighting is 360,nondirectional so no shadows while cooking etc. And being able to dim the lights it's a real improvement surprised more people haven't jumped on the idea. And did I mention that they draw less power that 1 regular incandescent bulb.
Cheers, Ron
Please don't hate me cause I drive a Eurovan

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[yycwesty]

Ronsmith

That's exactly what I'm looking at..How did you wire into the 12volts system after the dimmer module..Was there wires coming out the end to connect to the 12volt

Cheers
Al

[ronsmithis]