End Cap LED Light Strips for RVs

A Recessed Mounting Location is Essential. This product is designed and intended to be used to replace existing factory installed end cap led lights that have the wiring in place (single color usually) as well as a recessed location to mount the LED strip on the end cap. In most factory installed end cap lights there's a recessed structure the LED light strip fits or sits in. It's part of the end cap design and helps protect the strip from side shear wind / weather forces beating against it while the trailer moves down the road. If your RV doesn't have factory installed end cap LED strip lights OR if it does not have a very clear recessed indentation at least 1/8" deep where the LED strip can be safely mounted protecting it from side wind shear forces, we do not recommend using this product as it will likely fail prematurely (not covered under warranty).

Built with two ounce copper PCB, the brightest 5050 LEDs available and 1.2mm of genuine 3M® VHB double sided tape, these LOW PROFILE LED strips are super easy to install yet made tough for motor sports applications. They're available on either white or black PCB in varying lengths ranging from 3 LEDs (about 2 inches long) to 300 LEDs (16' long). They can be cut every 3 LEDs if needed (see install details).

The single color default configuration has a 12", two conductor (red + black) power lead hard wired to the end of the strip. This power lead connects to the existing end cap lighting circuit.

The multi-color default configuration has a 10', four conductor power lead. The LED strips can be cut every 3 LEDs. If you want longer power leads, we offer additional power lead length options. RGB and Single color low profile LED strip width is 3/8" (10mm). Height is 1/8" (3mm).

This product is not vehicle specific.  It can be used on all types of campers in all types of configurations.  Many campers only have one end cap light.  Some have two.  Some have three.  Some have four.  We've even seen some with five. As such, this product is sold PER ONE SINGLE LED STRIP. The price listed is for one single LED strip. If your RV has two end cap lights both the same length and you wish to replace both of them, you'll need to order TWO of this product.    

IMPORTANT. If your RV has multi-color RGB LEDs already installed, Boogey Lights® RGB LEDs will in almost all cases NOT WORK with the existing OEM LED Controller currently installed in your RV. You'll need to purchase a Boogey Lights® LED controller.

Single Color Replacement

You'll need to take a measurement of the LED strip you wish to replace. All lengths are in INCHES.  Measure the existing LED strip on the RV now (just the LED strip -- not the power lead attached to it). In some cases you might be able to go a little longer. Each LED strip will need to be mounted to a smooth, mostly straight continuous surface. When taking the measurement of available mounting space be sure to allocate 1 to 2 inches from the end of the LED strip for the power lead wire coming off the LED strip can make the bend into the end cap.  Note that the LED strip lengths listed on this product page are the lengths of the LED strip only.  Does not include the power lead connection.   You can look at the close-up daylight photo of a Boogey Lights LED strip on this product page mounted on the end cap of a Grand Design travel trailer to see what we're referring to. Since the single color LED strip is replacing the existing strip on the RV now, the default 12" power lead is more than enough. If you need to cut the LED strip you can (instructions here) however we encourage customers to measure correctly when ordering to avoid having to cut the LED strip.

NOTE: If your existing end cap light is only one color (e.g. white, blue, amber, etc), you have a SINGLE COLOR LED strip currently installed. That strip has a 2 conductor power lead.

Multi-Color Upgrade

You'll need two measurements for each LED strip you wish to replace: 1) the length of each LED strip, 2) the length of the power lead you want attached to the LED strip. The default configuration for the power leads in multi-color is 10' which should work for more installations but we offer the ability to increase that length if needed. Each LED strip will need to be mounted to a smooth, mostly straight continuous surface. The power lead needs to be long enough to reach the LED controller which for multi-color installs is typically inside the end cap area or near that area where 12vdc power is available. If you need to cut the LED strip you can (instructions here) however we encourage customers to measure correctly when ordering to avoid having to cut the LED strip.

Once you have these measurements, you can place your order. For each LED strip and power lead combination you'll need to add one End Cap LED light strip product to your cart with those specifications. If you have any questions, give us a call and one of our product specialists can assist you with this process.

For Single Color LEDs, we offer the ability to order the strip with either a 2 conductor or 4 conductor power lead wire. The default is 2 conductor (black and red). Why would you want 4 conductor power lead on a single color LED strip? Each LED has 3 diodes. In a single color LED, all 3 diodes are the same color. We normally will bridge the 12vdc power at the end of the strip such that all 3 diodes are connected to the red power lead conductor. If however you want to be able to control the power going to each of the 3 diodes, we will use 4 conductor power lead cable. This configuration is ideal for situations where you're using the single color LED strip and want to control the brightness of the strip by lighting one, two or all three diodes. Installation Note: If you decide you want a 4 conductor power lead and your existing installation only has a 2 conductor, you will need to make sure you have figured out how you're going to connect to the two to take advantage of this feature.

NOTE: If your existing end cap light is only one color (e.g. white, blue, amber, etc), you have a SINGLE COLOR LED strip currently installed. That strip has a 2 conductor power lead.

All Boogey Lights® RGB LED strips are COMMON CATHODE LEDS. They share a common ground and will only work with positively switched LED controllers. Most RGB Multi-Color LED strips on the market today are COMMON ANODE (click the button below for details as to the difference in these two technologies). If your RV has multi-color RGB LEDs already installed, Boogey Lights® RGB LEDs will in almost all cases NOT work with the existing OEM LED Controller currently installed in your RV. You'll need to purchase a Boogey Lights® LED controller.

Color temperature is a method of describing the color characteristics - warmth or coolness - of a white light source. Commonly referred to as the Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), it's a gauge of how yellow or blue a white light source appears to the human eye. The spectrum of color temperature is assigned a numerical value, measured in degrees of Kelvin (K), on a scale of 1,000 to 10,000. Most Kelvin temperatures for modern lighting applications however fall somewhere on a scale of 2000K to 6500K. The color temperature of a light source lets us know what the look and feel of the light produced will be.

We offer three different Kelvin temperatures of WHITE as follows: COOL WHITE (6000K), SOFT WHITE (2400K) and NATURAL WHITE (4000K).

Cool White (aka Bright White) is the most popular and is by default what we ship the most. It's also the color of white that is created with RGB LEDs (mixing equal parts red + green + blue = cool white). It's excellent for functional lighting and is used the world over in offices, public places, warehouses and the like.

Soft White (aka Warm White or Candle White) is the second most popular since it provides a nice contrast to the Cool White. It's on the opposite end of the Kelvin scale with a 2400K temp. Soft White has a yellowish tint to it making it softer; easier on the eyes - not nearly as bright as Cool White though. It's great for creating ambiance but not functional lighting. You'll notice we offer an RGBW product that includes RGB + one diode of this soft white color which provides both Cool White and Soft White options (along with RGB of course). It's our most popular Multi-Color LED strip for this reason.

Lastly, we offer a Natural White (aka Neutral White) which has a Kelvin temp of 4000. This shade of white is middle of the road - half way between Soft White and Cool White. We offer it in a single color only. See below images to help demonstrate the differences.

A Recessed Mounting Location is Essential. This product is designed and intended to be used to replace existing factory installed end cap led lights that have the wiring in place (single color usually) as well as a recessed location to mount the LED strip on the end cap. In most factory installed end cap lights there's a recessed structure the LED light strip fits or sits in. It's part of the end cap design and helps protect the strip from side shear wind / weather forces beating against it while the trailer moves down the road. If your RV doesn't have factory installed end cap LED strip lights OR if it does not have a very clear recessed indentation at least 1/8" deep where the LED strip can be safely mounted protecting it from side wind shear forces, we do not recommend using this product as it will likely fail prematurely (not covered under warranty).

Do Not Bend on a Curve or a Horizontal Plane. These LED strips need to be mounted on a flat, straight, smooth surface. They cannot be mounted on a surface that requires bending around a corner or bending on a horizontal plane. This is super important. Our LED strips are wider than stock LED strips to support the larger, brighter LEDs. This however limits their ability to bend on a horizontal plane vs thin LED strips. Bending them on a horizontal plane will stress the solder joint in the PCB and cause the LED strip to fail prematurely. LED strips that fail due to improper installation are not covered under warranty.

Mounting this product on the face of an RV that does not have a clear recessed indentation to protect the LED strip from wind side shear or mounting them on a surface that isn't straight and flat will result in premature failure of the LED strips. Failures of LED strips mounted this way are not covered under warranty.

Order the correct length. ALL LENGTHS ARE IN INCHES. Yes, read the product configuration carefully. We list both the Number of LEDs and the LENGTH of the LED strip. Do not confuse the number of LEDs for the length. This product is considered a custom ordered product since it is cut to the length you specify. It may not be eligible to be returned - or if so, subject to additional fees and/or restrictions. Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details. NOTE: If needed, you can cut the LED strip every 3 LEDs. Details here: HOW TO CUT LOW PROFILE LED STRIP.

All Boogey Lights® RGB LED strips are COMMON CATHODE LEDS. They share a common ground and will only work with positively switched LED controllers. Most RGB Multi-Color LED strips on the market today are COMMON ANODE. If your RV has multi-color RGB LEDs already installed, Boogey Lights® RGB LEDs will in almost all cases NOT work with the existing OEM LED Controller currently installed in your RV. You'll need to purchase a Boogey Lights® LED controller.

RETURN POLICY EXCEPTION. This product is considered a custom ordered product since it is cut to the length you specify. It is not eligible to be returned for a credit to your original payment method. STORE CREDIT REFUNDS ONLY. Be sure to read our RETURN POLICY for details. NOTE: If needed, you can cut the LED strip every 3 LEDs. Details here: HOW TO CUT LOW PROFILE LED STRIP.

This light kit has been updated (03-19-24) to include 3M Adhesion Primer (previously it was optional). To achieve the full adhesive strength of the 3M® tape affixed to the back of each strip 3M® Adhesion Promoter (aka Primer) must be applied to the mounting surface first. This is an important step to ensure a secure bond. The 3M® Adhesion Promoter creates a chemical bond between the tape and the mounting surface such that the LED strip will stay stuck (at least until you decide you want to remove it). Using any other solvent such as rubbing alcohol or acetone is not the same thing as using 3M® Adhesion Promoter. While these solvents will help clean the surface, they do not prime the surface. There is a big difference. We include enough 3M Adhesion Primer to properly mount the LED strips in this kit. You do not need to buy more. That said, some folks prefer to have extra on hand. If you're one of those people, you can purchase additional 3M ADHESION PRIMER on our website in one-half, one, two or four ounce bottles. A 1/2 ounce bottle when installed according to our directions should be sufficient for at least 4 LED strips of 96".

A Boogey Lights® RGB controller is required to power the multi-color LED strips listed on this product; it's however optional for Single Color LEDs. While single color LEDs can simply be hardwired into an existing SPST OEM switch on a 12vdc circuit (replacing the existing LEDs that came from the factory), adding the optional wireless controller allows you to turn the lights on/off remotely via the included RF wireless remote or your Bluetooth enabled smartphone (and our free APP). The controller also gives you the ability to easily dim the lights (7 levels) as well as set presets. The four LED wireless controllers offered for this product configuration are all RF + Bluetooth enabled LED controllers. The main differences are the LED capacity (300, 900 or 1800) and the type of wireless remote (compact Key FOB or larger format M7 tv style remote). In addition, we also offer wired push-button controller options if that's of interest. Important Installation Note: If you're adding an LED controller of any kind to the installation, you will likely need to install at least one access panel in the wall facing the end cap to gain access to the area behind the end cap.

We offer the option of SMOKE TINTED COATING for our Black Multi-Color PCB LED strips instead of the standard clear coating on our END CAP LED Light kits. The smoke tinted LED strip (see photo above) has a nicer daylight look when mounted in plain sight. Some customers prefer this look on their RVs as it blends better particularly with darker color paint schemes. This is a cosmetic option only for LED strips that are mounted where they can be seen in the daylight. It is important to note that this smoke tinted coating does reduce the brightness of the LEDs by about 20%. Boogey Lights LED strips are already incredibly bright so most folks don't mind the reduction in brightness but it is something to be aware of. If you want the absolute brightest END CAP LIGHT strip, go with the default clear coat selection. If you want the LED strip to blend in better with your RV's paint scheme during the daytime (and the installation to look a little more finished) and you're OK with a little less light, the tinted coating might be better.