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Post by theresa on Jun 24, 2020 6:10:30 GMT -8
I have questions pertaining to all three:
First - I'm REALLY struggling with putting a light back over the sink between the two cabinets on my '60 Airflyte. I hate taking my 110 outside of the cabin, which I would have to either go up and out over the roof panel to so a flush mount fixture, or on the wall to do a wall mount sconce type fixture. I've even considered putting a 12V light there, but would still need to run wires somewhere. Has anyone just done away with that light? Does the light coming in the window and from the other lights offer enough or will that be very dark there? I was thinking I could put a battery operated puck light up maybe? Anyway, I'd be interested to know what people have done for this area.
Next - 12V running lights... how do you ground if there's only one wire and no grounding screw on the clearance/marker lights? Does anyone have a photo to show me on how that's accomplished?
Lastly - Propane lights... I have amassed quite a collection of used propane lights, parts, and even a new Humphrey gas light. Is there a need/demand for these enough for me to post them in the for sale section? I can add photos if warranted.
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Post by sunnywater on Jun 24, 2020 6:20:37 GMT -8
I have questions pertaining to all three: I hate taking my 110 outside of the cabin, which I would have to either go up and out over the roof panel to so a flush mount fixture, or on the wall to do a wall mount sconce type fixture. Hi Theresa, I am curious why you are reluctant to run some of the wiring outside the cabin. We will have to do the same thing for our light over the sink and I was planning on running the wiring the same way it was done before with metal patches over the areas it crosses framing to prevent accidental screwing into the wire. Thanks Gwen |
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Post by danrhodes on Jun 24, 2020 6:26:58 GMT -8
All my lights are 12v led RV pucks. I can't image a reason to use more dangerous 110v just for a light. There was a user here, Gary, who swore by battery puck lights so if you really don't want to run a couple small wires, maybe find a rechargeable one you can top off with a phone charger in the camper while driving.
Regarding the marker lights, I assume they use skin ground but I didn't trust that and drilled a hole for a small screw and nut to attach my ground wire.
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Post by theresa on Jun 24, 2020 7:40:51 GMT -8
All my lights are 12v led RV pucks. I can't image a reason to use more dangerous 110v just for a light. There was a user here, Gary, who swore by battery puck lights so if you really don't want to run a couple small wires, maybe find a rechargeable one you can top off with a phone charger in the camper while driving. Regarding the marker lights, I assume they use skin ground but I didn't trust that and drilled a hole for a small screw and nut to attach my ground wire. RE: the puck lights, I was hoping to find something with a little more vintage look. But exhaustive internet searches have proven fruitless. Do you happen to have a photo of how you attached your ground screw? I'm one of those that I can read something a million times, but it clicks when I see it. |
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Post by sunnywater on Jun 24, 2020 8:05:49 GMT -8
There was a thread in 2019 in which it was mentioned just rewiring the original lights to accept 12V led bulbs. That way the fixtures stayed the same.
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Post by theresa on Jun 24, 2020 8:19:34 GMT -8
There was a thread in 2019 in which it was mentioned just rewiring the original lights to accept 12V led bulbs. That way the fixtures stayed the same. Gwen Unfortunately I don't have the original as it was missing when I got my camper. |
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Post by sunnywater on Jun 24, 2020 10:13:02 GMT -8
If your original looked like the one in our 1959 Shasta, this light at Home Depot is a pretty good match: 
Screen Shot 2020-06-24 at 1.03.26 PM Posted from Flickr  Over Sink light in 1959 Shasta, posted from Flickr |
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Post by theresa on Jun 24, 2020 10:59:28 GMT -8
The other caveat to that light is I want something that has a pull chain or toggle switch on the base so I don't have to wire a light switch as well. I know, I'm just being picky.  |
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Post by vikx on Jun 24, 2020 11:28:58 GMT -8
It's recommended to run wires INSIDE whenever possible but that doesn't mean the kitchen wall won't have some wiring. You have to plan ahead and place the wires before the trailer is sealed up. Also, I'm not sure the jelly jar globes are correct in a Shasta. Most globes are a "grapevine" pattern with a rounded globe. Yes, I bought one at a rally but later realized they weren't the right thing... Here's a picture: 57shastasundance.shutterfly.com/pictures/432Propane lights sell from $25 in good condition. It's VERY important that the burner nose be present. That's usually a ceramic piece that screws onto the light. |
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Post by sunnywater on Jun 24, 2020 12:00:14 GMT -8
It's recommended to run wires INSIDE whenever possible but that doesn't mean the kitchen wall won't have some wiring. You have to plan ahead and place the wires before the trailer is sealed up. Also, I'm not sure the jelly jar globes are correct in a Shasta. Most globes are a "grapevine" pattern with a rounded globe. Yes, I bought one at a rally but later realized they weren't the right thing... Thank you, that is helpful for me to know about the wiring! The jelly jar light is above the sink between the two kitchen cabinets. The light you describe is over the dinette. We have that one as well as the propane lamp. I am thinking of changing the propane lamp to a 12v. |
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Post by theresa on Jun 24, 2020 13:19:22 GMT -8
It's recommended to run wires INSIDE whenever possible but that doesn't mean the kitchen wall won't have some wiring. You have to plan ahead and place the wires before the trailer is sealed up. Also, I'm not sure the jelly jar globes are correct in a Shasta. Most globes are a "grapevine" pattern with a rounded globe. Yes, I bought one at a rally but later realized they weren't the right thing... Here's a picture: 57shastasundance.shutterfly.com/pictures/432Propane lights sell from $25 in good condition. It's VERY important that the burner nose be present. That's usually a ceramic piece that screws onto the light. I found two of the grapevine globes at a yard sale a few years back and grabbed them! And there's a cheap light at Lowes that works with the globe, with the pull chain the base. I just was hoping to get away from going through the wall or ceiling for wires if at all possible, and in that one spot, it's impossible. I was hoping someone more clever than I had come up with a good solution. |
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Post by danrhodes on Jun 24, 2020 18:13:01 GMT -8
All my lights are 12v led RV pucks. I can't image a reason to use more dangerous 110v just for a light. There was a user here, Gary, who swore by battery puck lights so if you really don't want to run a couple small wires, maybe find a rechargeable one you can top off with a phone charger in the camper while driving. Regarding the marker lights, I assume they use skin ground but I didn't trust that and drilled a hole for a small screw and nut to attach my ground wire. RE: the puck lights, I was hoping to find something with a little more vintage look. But exhaustive internet searches have proven fruitless. Do you happen to have a photo of how you attached your ground screw? I'm one of those that I can read something a million times, but it clicks when I see it. Sorry, I don't... Just find a spot away from the 12v and add a small screw to attach a ground wire. |
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Post by vikx on Jun 24, 2020 20:14:54 GMT -8
It's recommended to run wires INSIDE whenever possible but that doesn't mean the kitchen wall won't have some wiring. You have to plan ahead and place the wires before the trailer is sealed up. Also, I'm not sure the jelly jar globes are correct in a Shasta. Most globes are a "grapevine" pattern with a rounded globe. Yes, I bought one at a rally but later realized they weren't the right thing... Thank you, that is helpful for me to know about the wiring! The jelly jar light is above the sink between the two kitchen cabinets. The light you describe is over the dinette. We have that one as well as the propane lamp. I am thinking of changing the propane lamp to a 12v. Good idea on the 12 volt "gas" light. Oddly, all of my Shastas have had two of the grapevine globes. I'm wondering if that's not another Shasta idiosyncrasy? They ran out of globes?? |
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