Wireless Light Switch ???

[Sassenach]

:idea:  I have to reach overhead to turn-on each light in the RV.  A wall switch would alleviate my shoulder pain. But the only wires I can access are to the light fixtures themselves. I'm not keen on running wires down the walls and adding a traditional light switch plate. Solutions anyone?

Is there a way to add a remote switch for each one OR 'say' all three, in one room?
Thank you in advance for your post(s).


I'm considering trying for what I will label "Solution A"... (label your suggestions accordingly, i.e. Solution B or C)

Solution A: https://www.amazon.com/GE-17528-Wir...00HCMPVI0/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
I can purchase battery operated LED lights that come with remote, but I don't want to deal with battery replacements! Can I bypass battery supply and wire directly to existing wires? If so, which adapter/transformer would I purchase? Please add link cuz I don't want to get the wrong one. How to, also.

 

[Knit]

I’m assuming that your lights run off your house batteries. So you need something that runs off 12v.

If you are handy and can remove the light fixture and do some minor wiring, look at https://smile.amazon.com/eMylo-Chan...78994&sr=1-11&keywords=12v+remote+switch&th=1. It looks like it comes with two remotes and a relay that you need to wire behind each fixture.

There are a number of other 12v remotes that amazon has that could work also. This one gets ok reviews but it sounds like the instructions leave something to be desired.

 

[Sassenach]

Knit, Solution B

Yes! This would work with my existing light fixtures. And really any other item I want to remotely switch on/off.

This also allows me to choose the frequency so I can control sets of lights in one area together. Like sink and kitchen. Dinette and sofa lights together. Then bedroom and hallway together.

It seems basic. The only wiring I've ever done was connect my MaxAir fan to the light fixture near it and that was scary! but simple. After all, it works now.

Thank you Knit. Your rock!

 

[highdesertranger]

you could also put old fashion manual switches in down by the fuse box. highdesertranger

 

[Sassenach]

you could also put old fashion manual switches in down by the fuse box.  highdesertranger

Nah, then I would have go to that room to control the lights. Fuses are under the bed, yuk. 
But thank you anyways, high

 

[AJ452]

Those eMylo remote control switches look pretty slick. And if one is an Amazon Prime member the 6-pack is actually a little bit cheaper than the 4-pack with shipping. Plus the remote is "cuter", if one is into that sort of thing.

 

[highdesertranger]

you could put the switches anywhere. I just meant you could tap into the wires there. highdesertranger

 

[MrNoodly]

The Clapper! Clap on! Clap off!

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Any light with a receiver for a transmitting switch (wireless) will be drawing current all the time and from the comments of the light you linked to: it drains 6 AA batteries in about a month.

My mom had a similar problem to yours and my dad put a switch with a pull cord on all the lights in their camping van.  Pull cord can be at a level that is comfortable for you.

 

[Sassenach]

: it drains 6 AA batteries in about a month.

Referring to Solution A? That is exactly why I want to wire those light fixtures into the existing light fixture wires. There is a way of bypassing the battery supply housing, but how?

That's sweet your father did that for mom. I remember the pull string light switch. They were pretty common back when. we'll call it the "Pull String" solution. Always reliable, I like it.

Thanks

 

[Sassenach]

The Clapper! Clap on! Clap off!

LoL !!!

 

[Sassenach]

you could put the switches anywhere.  I just meant you could tap into the wires there.  highdesertranger

Would that entail running wires light plates? Maybe I need an electrician... maybe the transmitter for the wireless switches can be wired to fuse box area.

 

[Sassenach]

Here is one of the light fixtures that I’m wanting to add a remote switch too. Has anyone already done this?

 

[Knit]

Any light with a receiver for a transmitting switch (wireless) will be drawing current all the time and from the comments of the light you linked to: it drains 6 AA batteries in about a month.

If the power drain is a concern, you could put the relays after the light switch and eliminate any drain while the switches are off.