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After purchasing this kit at the NEC motorhome show I have finally got around to fixing it to the Cali. Very pleased with the results.
The kit comes with a 12v plug supply with built in switch and a remote control for on-off and dimming of the led strip. I wanted to integrate the wiring with the 12v Cali lighting supply so I didn't have wires hanging around but also to do this with minimum alteration to the Cali itself.
The strip was self adhesive and fixed to the underside of the awning. Both end caps were removed and slight notches cut into the caps to fit over the led strip. The strip has a screw in connector to connect to the lead from the dimmer unit. This weatherproof connector was given extra protection with self sealing rubber tape and positioned within the awning bracket.![IMG_20181124_141806032.jpg IMG_20181124_141806032.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38298-3f2f5f341670fd09e570c87b495b3a0e.jpg)
The cable was then fed through a vent?? hole and after a bit of fishing around located in the space above the rear interior light. Working through the high level cupboard and the boot area the interior light was popped out. I wanted to use the supply to this light as my power source.
As the led unit is remote controlled I wanted to avoid any possible current drain when the Cali wasn't being used so I sourced a small switch to isolate the power supply to the unit. After checking behind the trim a small (19-20mm) was drilled to accept the discreet but handy switch.
![IMG_20181124_130243789.jpg IMG_20181124_130243789.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38302-7a7dac760f0251a79f2bb423fa9b3dac.jpg)
The switch and control unit was wired into the interior light and using self adhesive velcro tape the unit was fixed to the trim to stop any rattles.![IMG_20181124_131904220.jpg IMG_20181124_131904220.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38303-afbe54e341ff83d606a1eedfc5db4569.jpg)
Refit the interior light and all you can see is the new small switch.
Works well and I can use the remote from the house to switch on and off/dim.![IMG_20181124_130323609_HDR.jpg IMG_20181124_130323609_HDR.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38305-5d58940fc964e2567412c4dca9ac2aeb.jpg)
![IMG_20181124_141038108_HDR.jpg IMG_20181124_141038108_HDR.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38307-8c811969275e8ced4829a3344d367af9.jpg)
![IMG_20181124_141046051_HDR.jpg IMG_20181124_141046051_HDR.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38308-1c9461928e62f310cb4a560faac4e12f.jpg)
![khyam-vanlite-lighting-pack-p1256-3646_image.jpg khyam-vanlite-lighting-pack-p1256-3646_image.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38297-6408e914dc3961b37cf2b8b48d850ea5.jpg)
The strip was self adhesive and fixed to the underside of the awning. Both end caps were removed and slight notches cut into the caps to fit over the led strip. The strip has a screw in connector to connect to the lead from the dimmer unit. This weatherproof connector was given extra protection with self sealing rubber tape and positioned within the awning bracket.
![IMG_20181124_141806032.jpg IMG_20181124_141806032.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38298-3f2f5f341670fd09e570c87b495b3a0e.jpg)
![IMG_20181124_142250346.jpg IMG_20181124_142250346.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38299-9509c72ca21d3eb288c167eef1da5f00.jpg)
As the led unit is remote controlled I wanted to avoid any possible current drain when the Cali wasn't being used so I sourced a small switch to isolate the power supply to the unit. After checking behind the trim a small (19-20mm) was drilled to accept the discreet but handy switch.
![IMG_20181124_130243789.jpg IMG_20181124_130243789.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38302-7a7dac760f0251a79f2bb423fa9b3dac.jpg)
The switch and control unit was wired into the interior light and using self adhesive velcro tape the unit was fixed to the trim to stop any rattles.
![IMG_20181124_131904220.jpg IMG_20181124_131904220.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38303-afbe54e341ff83d606a1eedfc5db4569.jpg)
![IMG_20181124_131920742.jpg IMG_20181124_131920742.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38304-977dd8221facc493d3bc79a9e9fa0505.jpg)
Refit the interior light and all you can see is the new small switch.
Works well and I can use the remote from the house to switch on and off/dim.
![IMG_20181124_130323609_HDR.jpg IMG_20181124_130323609_HDR.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38305-5d58940fc964e2567412c4dca9ac2aeb.jpg)
![IMG_20181124_130330798_HDR.jpg IMG_20181124_130330798_HDR.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38306-168e3817b8e8f59b074bd00d002f9da2.jpg)
![IMG_20181124_141038108_HDR.jpg IMG_20181124_141038108_HDR.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38307-8c811969275e8ced4829a3344d367af9.jpg)
![IMG_20181124_141046051_HDR.jpg IMG_20181124_141046051_HDR.jpg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/38/38308-1c9461928e62f310cb4a560faac4e12f.jpg)