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FunnwithGunn · 09-22-2022, 11:55 AM

2021 DS. In the compartment over the drivers seat Newmar has backlit the panel so at night you have to use a flashlight to see the controls ! I asked my dealer and they agree its not very productive and when I looked at a 23 it's the same. Thinking about pulling off the led strip and relocating. Anyone else bothered by this ?

palehorse89 · 09-22-2022, 12:07 PM

Mine was burned out, so I installed a LED strip, but instead of up flat in the ceiling of the compartment, I put it on the top of the door so it is shining in from the angle of the door when its opened. Much better.

RVRon · 09-22-2022, 12:18 PM

It IS annoying for sure! I’m going to follow this thread to see if someone has come up with an elegant solution, as opposed to a stick on LED on the back of the cabinet door ( which is what I’ve done).

Dutch Star Don · 09-22-2022, 04:25 PM

I removed the light that Newmar installed and put an LED strip with a push button switch on one end on the back side of the door. When you open the door, the light can shine directly on the panel. You can also install a push button switch so that it comes on automatically.

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FunnwithGunn · 09-26-2022, 11:51 AM

Great idea Don, went to "The Company Store" ( Amazon ) and ordered the LED strips with switches. Should install this week.

fishnfred · 10-12-2022, 05:29 PM

Is this a 120v or 12v circuit for the existing cabinet light?

Dutch Star Don · 10-12-2022, 07:46 PM

12 volt

sdhexpert · 10-12-2022, 10:10 PM

Love this .... can't tell you how many times I have had to use the light on my phone to see these switches at night. The stock light placement is actually causing the switches to be harder to see.