Added a scare light

gregrc75 · 05-31-2017, 09:17 AM

After camping with friends Memorial Weekend and admiring their scare light on their Outback, I decided to add one on my Premier. Instead of the large round light I found a low profile LED version. It seems like it will be useful for night time set up and other random situations. I wouldn't use it as a normal campsite light because it is very bright and I wouldn't want to disturb others.

I ran the wiring inside the microwave cabinet and mounted the switch under the cabinet so the wires are completely concealed. Very simple install.

Blankman · 05-31-2017, 09:19 AM

Nice job!

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NorskeBob · 05-31-2017, 11:17 AM

Nice job - will have to look into a similar mod. Where did you purchase the light and switch?

Our RV does not have a scare light or a light above the door. The door and scare lighting is the LED awning lights.

The previous fifth wheel we owned had a amber light above the door and a scare light on the front - passenger side. We have seen fifth wheels with a scare light on the drivers side of the RV mid way down and one on the passenger side front.

66joej · 05-31-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NorskeBob

Nice job - will have to look into a similar mod. Where did you purchase the light and switch?

Our RV does not have a scare light or a light above the door. The door and scare lighting is the LED awning lights.

The previous fifth wheel we owned had a amber light above the door and a scare light on the front - passenger side. We have seen fifth wheels with a scare light on the drivers side of the RV mid way down and one on the passenger side front.

Our 2011 Cougar 318SAB 5er had a scare light on the driver side. Never quite figured out why. The current TT has it on the passenger side which makes more sense to me.

gregrc75 · 05-31-2017, 02:02 PM

I got the light and the switch at Camping World, but have also seen the light on Amazon.

I thought about adding another on the driver side, for those times setting up at night and needing to see the sewer, hose etc.

Hodgy · 11-10-2017, 05:33 AM

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I almost hate to ask, what is a scare light ?

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gregrc75 · 11-10-2017, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hodgy

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I almost hate to ask, what is a scare light ?

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I don’t know why they call it that, but, I assume to scare away animals off your site, or unwanted people? I think flood light is probably a better term.

Eastham · 11-10-2017, 06:33 AM

I am not sure but I think they install them when after dark you a ascarda going out.

Tinner12002 · 11-10-2017, 08:10 AM

I think of a scare light as something that would be controlled by a motion detector so if someone walked up to the RV it would automatically turn on.

spicercars · 11-12-2017, 04:28 AM

Nice job. This will be a nice addition when you need some extra light at night.

Tinner12002 · 11-12-2017, 04:54 AM

I assume you have a cabinet or something on the inside from your new light in order to get wiring to it...

gregrc75 · 11-12-2017, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinner12002

I assume you have a cabinet or something on the inside from your new light in order to get wiring to it...

Yes, it’s located behind the microwave. I tapped into the 12v for the stove hood. I just pulled the microwave out and did everything behind it. No wires visible that way.

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