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Location of light switch ???

In our 2000 U295 there are rope accent lights under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Does anyone know where the switch for them might be located?

Our first night in the coach they were on all night. We probably turned them on playing with every switch in the coach that evening. We simply could not find a switch to turn them off.  They were still on the next morning. Later I noticed they had gone off.  Timer maybe??? :help:

Help
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #1 –
Ed,
On our coach the switch is located on the switch panel just to your right side as you come in the front door. Between the grab handle and the A/C vent on the cover to your breaker panel.  Yours may be different but ours is labeled as "courtesy lights"

Pamela & Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #2 –
mine are in the row of switches under kitchen counter to right of sink
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #3 –
mine is at the door right side as you enter. 2000 295.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #4 –
Hi Ed,
  Our 1997 U 320 has a three bank switch at the entry door, on right, just below the grab handle. Just as Mike & Pam's coach.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #5 –
A couple years ago, I found that switch, but never use it, so today can only say it is one of those positions above. :))

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #6 –
As you come in the door on mine it is the middle switch of the three, 1st one with green led is an over head light in the kitchen, second is night lights, 3rd is the porch light.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #7 –
Thanks everyone. I have two switches near the sink. Water pump and water heater. That's where we expected the switch to be, but "no joy".

I will look closer at the three switches near the front door.

While we are on the front door switch for the overhead light.  Does that green light ever go off?  Mine remains on constantly.

Thanks
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Lance Camper –

While we are on the front door switch for the overhead light.  Does that green light ever go off?  Mine remains on constantly.

It goes out if you turn the master 12V switch off.  It's actually a helpful indicator of whether or not your 12V is on (especially if you can't figure out why nothing will work in the coach; many times it's because a person or a pet has bumped that master switch).
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Michelle –
It goes out if you turn the master 12V switch off.  It's actually a helpful indicator of whether or not your 12V is on

I did give that a thought Michelle, but didn't mention it in my last post. I have to consciously try to keep my posts short. I can really start to ramble if I type everything that comes to my alleged mind.  :giggle:  Thanks again.

Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #10 –
I cannot help but notice that most of the replies are from owners of U320 coaches.  This is because these rope lights were standard on U320 models but not on U295s.  Mine is a U295, does not have rope lights under the counter edges, and the third switch at the doorway is wired to the halogen lamps over the dash area. My floor level night lights have only one switch, located next to the clock over my head when in bed.  Elsewhere would have been nice.

These rope lights might have been added later , forcing the installer to become inventive in finding a switch location.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Tom Lang –
I cannot help but notice that most of the replies are from owners of U320 coaches.  This is because these rope lights were standard on U320 models but not on U295s.  Mine is a U295, does not have rope lights under the counter edges, and the third switch at the doorway is wired to the halogen lamps over the dash area. My floor level night lights have only one switch, located next to the clock over my head when in bed.  Elsewhere would have been nice.

These rope lights might have been added later , forcing the installer to become inventive in finding a switch location.

Tom

Sorry if I misled you. I know I said "under the sinks" in my original post.  I meant (and I think others understood) the Floor Accent Lights which were standard. I called them rope lights because they are inside a clear plastic tube. They are under the cabinets at floor level. 

Heading out to see if that switch works for me.

Regards
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #12 –
 my 295 has that light and so does a few others.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #13 –
Those at floor level could be to right in entry area, or just under counter next to sink. Or email James T with build # and ask him
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #14 –
The under cabinet lights are in the top of the toe kick. That's where mine are installed.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #15 –
Where is your switch is the question....
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #16 –
The on off switch is the center of a bank of three switches just below the pull handle/grab bar at the entrance. It is mounted in a panel that you can remove. The other switches control the outside light above the door, and the interior ceiling light at the kitchen sink area.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #17 –
 The "step" light switch is the one that lights under cabinets as well.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #18 –
Just got back from the coach.  It's the middle switch of the three just inside the front door. That is the one that had me stumped.

The one with the green light turns on a ceiling light near the kitchen and the third switch turns on the porch/step light.

WHEW !  :o

Thanks
Ed

Edit  Oh Crap! John I think you are right.  I didn't really check the other two. If you say the Step light turns on the Floor Accent Lights then lets go with that. The porch light is stand alone.  Let's put this thread to sleep.
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #19 –
RE: front door switch for the overhead light. Does that green light ever go off? Mine remains on constantly.

The LED on switch by the door that turns on the ceiling light is on all the time and it lighted to show you where the switch is located on a dark entry, sort of a night light.

We disconnected the power to the LED when we put a water pump switch and LED at the door, so when all LEDs are off, we knew the water pump is off.

The switch that turns on the ceiling just triggers a latching relay that turns ceiling light on & off. 2nd switch also controls the same light.

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
RE: front door switch for the overhead light. Does that green light ever go off? Mine remains on constantly.

The LED on switch by the door that turns on the ceiling light is on all the time and it lighted to show you where the switch is located on a dark entry, sort of a night light.

We disconnected the power to the LED when we put a water pump switch and LED at the door, so when all LEDs are off, we knew the water pump is off.

The switch that turns on the ceiling just triggers a latching relay that turns ceiling light on & off. 2nd switch also controls the same light.

If your eyes are night adjusted the green glowing led lights allow fairly good interior visibility versus stumbling around in total darkness. 

LEDs placed on purpose in some areas it seems
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #21 –
What is the cab light switch by the tv in 1995 u320? And can you turn off floor lights? Ours stay on all the time.

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #22 –
My floor lights are controlled by the switch by the door that controls the step light.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #23 –
On my 1995 U320 the floor rope lights are controlled by a switch panel as you enter the coach on your right.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
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Re: Location of light switch ???

Reply #24 –
On my 96 U295 the switch panel in the bedroom beneath the TV cabinet has a "CAB" switch for the cabinet interiors in the bedroom.
Alan & Gerri Ortiz
1996 U295 36 ft.
"Rocinante"
Hartwell, Georgia
1999 Subaru Forester
Build No. 4957 Motorcader 17399