michaelmorris Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'm slowly going through our aging Elddis Autoquest 200 trying to bring it more into the 21st century. I've now replaced almost all the bulbs with LEDs. The last light that needs an upgrade is the exterior awning light. In this instance, I'm looking to replace the whole light fitting with a purpose-built LED unit. probably something like this. https://www.atenlighting.co.uk/awning-light.html or this http://www.homesteadcaravans.co.uk/accessory-shop/caravan-motorhome/electrical/lighting/durite-12v-36-led-awning-lamp-with-pir-sensor.htm However, there are times when I'd like to also add a few LED fairy lights or an LED strip to the inside of the awning. Ideally I'd like to power these from from the leisure battery. Therefore, my ideal exterior light fitting would be an LED light with an integral 12v exterior grade outlet built in. Does anyone know if such a beast exists? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I've not come across a combination light offering a 12v connection and it would be difficult to make one which was reliably weatherproof. I suggest you might be barking up the wrong tree and should address your requirements separately. LED strip lighting is available for outside use and routing a supply inside the awning casing should be viable, thence into the interior somewhere suitable and arranging switching (say above the habitation door) feasible. Got other, presumably temporary use, lighting, install a 12v socket inside an external locker - but not the gas locker, that would be potentially dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dave Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You could of course fit your own socket to the awning light. don't forget to switch and fuse it! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5Pcs-Waterproof-5-5-x2-1mm-DC-Socket-Power-Jack-Plug-Female-Mount-Connector-New-/201501803100?epid=867533543&hash=item2eea71825c:g:H~UAAOSwaA5WlKKO Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerC Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Led strip you could mount, as I have done, on the MH wall, switched from the control panel, so you have awning lights with indoor switching. Regarding led fairy lights why bother with fitting a 12v socket (more holes in the bodywork etc) when a set of solar lights will do the job equally as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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