Changing up the lighting in your RV can make a HUGE difference in the look and feel of the space! It’s quick, easy and not nearly as messy as paint. If you’re looking to dip your toes into DIY RV renovation, updating your lighting is a great place to start!
The Hornet, a farmhouse inspired, boho Airbnb retreat.
In this short video, Chris walks you through the basics of switching out your RV’s 12V lighting. You’ll need a few tools, and 12V lightbulbs (which we have linked below).
*Please note: We are not certified electricians. We’re self-taught and learned (just like you), from watching other DIYer’s videos. Our methods have worked for us and they may work for you too!
Forgoing the lighting mount and screwing the base of your light directly into the ceiling also provides extra security. There’s less chance of your screws coming lose during transit and your lights falling off. This has happened to us!! You’ll notice the stock RV lights are all screwed directly into the ceiling.
For this DIY job you will need: a drill, screws, and electrical pliers to cut and strip the protective wire covering before twisting and securing your new lighting wiring. You’ll also want to use the electrical caps that come with your light to safely secure your new wiring.
We often get asked where we get our lights from? Amazon usually….well, almost always actually. All of the lights linked below are low-profile (6 inches in depth or less). A search tip we’ve found helpful when finding low-profile lighting is using this phrase, “flush mount ceiling lights”. You don’t have to use low-profile, there are many opportunities to use all kinds of residential lights! However, most often, headspace is a consideration, and for the purposes of this blogpost we linked low-profile lighting options.
Oh, and here’s a link to some 12V Edison bulbs!
This was just a quick how-to. We’re developing a more in-depth tutorial that includes additional information on how you can update your 120v lighting (the kind found in your home), get creative when there is no electrical or outlet to hook into, and much more! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter below to be notified when this tutorial becomes available!