hi gltrimble, do you happen to have a build thread? I really like the pic you posted of the puck lights.
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That’s a good idea, I’ll use the cut for a test.I second the hole saw run in reverse method. I used the square section I cut out for my fan to test this method and it worked fine.
I used foam cutter, clean hole but tool was expensive. Edges of my holes are exposed so clean cut was necessary for me. Sacrificing a hole saw by grinding the outside edge would make a cut cleaner using saw in reverse.
Hey Ken - I just today discovered your new video on the headliner. Great job, as usual. I am doing the same thing of using the headliner, but have a couple other questions in regard to wiring the lights that you did not cover in the video. I left a message on your youtube channel, but here it is again. I am wondering how you wire the dimmer and the "b" pillar switch. Assume it is a two way switch, but wondering if you have any wiring diagram of it? Also, what do you recommend for an LED light bulb in the OEM overhead lights? And how did you wire those into a switch to change to the red light? Does that work with the MB wiring? Sorry if this is too much, but I am at this point in my build and trying to keep ahead of it all.Onefin--I broke a couple of clips in removing the headliner but found these replacements work just fine: https://amzn.to/2O6igI4 A bag of 30 of these cost about the same as 1 clip from MB.
I used the foam cutter for installing my upper cabinets but it was too small for my overhead lights, so I just used a utility knife. It's not pretty but the bezel of the lights cover it. The last video I posted on youtube (linked below) showed my factory headliner/light install.
Karavan install?, I am not sure about that. Yes, foam cutter was expensive. I did try hole saw before going into the foam cutter, didn't look good.Looks like you are doing the Karavan install. Awesome. I didn't like the expense of the foam cutter which forced my hand at reverse hole saw cutting.
The overhead cabinet install is 100% George's design. I had my own design and quite frankly George's was better. With his permission I credited him in the install video.Karavan install?, I am not sure about that. Yes, foam cutter was expensive. I did try hole saw before going into the foam cutter, didn't look good.
Thanks Hugh. The dimmer switch has inputs for power and ground, then outputs for positive and negative to the light(s). All I did was install a rocker switch inline between the dimmer and the lights themselves. I interrupted the ground. The idea being that lighting can be turned on and off at the switch on the slider door as you enter and exit the vehicle. But when getting in bed you can use the dimmer and turn the lighting completely off without leaving bed. Inverse in the morning.Hey Ken - I just today discovered your new video on the headliner. Great job, as usual. I am doing the same thing of using the headliner, but have a couple other questions in regard to wiring the lights that you did not cover in the video. I left a message on your youtube channel, but here it is again. I am wondering how you wire the dimmer and the "b" pillar switch. Assume it is a two way switch, but wondering if you have any wiring diagram of it? Also, what do you recommend for an LED light bulb in the OEM overhead lights? And how did you wire those into a switch to change to the red light? Does that work with the MB wiring? Sorry if this is too much, but I am at this point in my build and trying to keep ahead of it all.
Thanks -
Hugh