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Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:01 pm
by Randa france • | 13.283 Posts

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Joe Sanderson posted this pic of his new Eriba and I was taken by the light under the Thule Pull Out Shade..

It would appear that it's a factory fitted LED that gives powerful lighting.

Randa

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:16 pm
by Edna III (deleted)
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yip sure does…when we put up the Bologna awning it diffuses through the fabric to create quite a palletable ambiance…..


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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:57 pm
by Blueyonder (deleted)
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We have this on our 535 with its factory fitted Thule awning, and it is a bit over the top! We wont be switching it on and will put up our fairy lights instead! Go ahead and turn it on if you want to be attacked by a kazillion mosquitos on the continent (or in the UK seriously tick off your neighbours). Whether we put the Unico awning up or wind out the Thule, the standard outside light is fine, so really no need for this set of lights, better suited to a WWB in my opinion.

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:45 pm
by eribaMotters • | 5.600 Posts

I have to agree with the learned member above. I cannot recall when I last used the outside light on any of our Eriba for a significant period of time due to them attracting insects. This is especially the case when the awning is up and you may most want or need to use it.

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:32 pm
by Randa france • | 13.283 Posts

JS.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Another pic thanks to Joe Sanderson.

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:41 am
by gattim (deleted)
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Why would it be better suited to a WWB? I can only assume you are having a go at WWB owners?


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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:13 am
by eribaMotters • | 5.600 Posts

Quote: eribaMotters wrote in post #4
I have to agree with the learned member above. I cannot recall when I last used the outside light on any of our Eriba for a significant period of time due to them attracting insects. This is especially the case when the awning is up and you may most want or need to use it.

Colin


I must admit it does look neat though,

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:15 am
by Blueyonder (deleted)
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Quote: gattim wrote in post #6
Why would it be better suited to a WWB? I can only assume you are having a go at WWB owners?


No, WWB owners would still attract the mosquitos but because their canopy would start much higher up and come down at a steeper angle, surrounding pitch users wouldn't see the actual light, so it wouldn't be quite so invasive. We have the canopy almost straight out (I am tall) and the actual light is visible around the van. LED is a very harsh light. The standard Eriba outside light is bright, and this one is like 10 times the length.

Each to their own but I think its over the top.

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:31 am
by rs540 • | 262 Posts
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Quote: Blueyonder wrote in post #8

LED is a very harsh light. The standard Eriba outside light is bright, and this one is like 10 times the length.
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You could always replace the CBE standard switch with a 12V dimmer switch...


Werbung: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-LED-Light...n-/272707965390

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:36 am
by eribaMotters • | 5.600 Posts

Quote: rs540 wrote in post #9
Quote: Blueyonder wrote in post #8

LED is a very harsh light. The standard Eriba outside light is bright, and this one is like 10 times the length.
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You could always replace the CBE standard switch with a 12V dimmer switch...


IKEA do black-out blinds now.

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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Wed Jul 18, 2018 3:02 pm
by Blueyonder (deleted)
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Zitat


You could always replace the CBE standard switch with a 12V dimmer switch...

Werbung: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-LED-Light...n-/272707965390



It has to have dimmable LED bulbs - I've no idea if it does, and even if it does, they don't always work, can flicker/flash or just go off. I must confess, we haven't even looked at it to see if it has an option to dim it, I might have a look but don't hold your breath!
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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:38 pm
by SteveJ (deleted)
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Quote: rs540 wrote in post #9
Quote: Blueyonder wrote in post #8

LED is a very harsh light. The standard Eriba outside light is bright, and this one is like 10 times the length.
.


You could always replace the CBE standard switch with a 12V dimmer switch...


Werbung: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-LED-Light...n-/272707965390


It could even be simpler to run some translucent tape over the strip to defuse it a bit more

According to Thule its only up to 300 lumens around 30W and warm white circa 2700K so surprised it's that bright. Maybe Eriba are fitting a higher spec one.


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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:46 pm
by Edna III (deleted)
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Set mine to attract male mosquitos only….


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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:53 pm
by SteveJ (deleted)
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Seen this new remote dimmer on Hymer Accessories

https://www.xn--hymer-original-zubehr-0e...er=2974746&c=72


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RE: Thule Pull Out Awning Light

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Sat Aug 18, 2018 9:13 pm
by Eribanut • | 2.026 Posts

Light Pollution Bah Humbug !

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