Comments on: Innovative RV Lighting. Are L.E.D. Lights Worth The Money?

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:07:31 +0000

Nice blog entry on LEDs. I found what probably is the LED you need and bought a few myself, and also upgraded to the recessed fixtures like your coach has.

It’s part way down the page (the LED module)

http://www.ledtrailerlights.com/other/RV-interior-flushmount.htm

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rv led lighting | Collection of lighting-related keywords — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:34:54 +0000

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By: Lug_Nut

Lug_Nut — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:46:30 +0000

Hi Roger, MR16’s are usually halogen lamps with the reflector attached. Are these one you are speaking of, LED’s? You are right about the website being kind of difficult to manage.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:28:47 +0000

Hi Lug
I have been looking at another site and found some MR16 bulbs for as low as $7 that look like they might work.
http://www.autolumination.com/
This site takes a little getting use to as you have to remember to scroll down to see all the info.
I usually start with the cross reference page
It will help if you confirm the Technical Specs (size bulb type number etc)

I have a Coachman Freelander 2130QB and while I have a generator would prefer to run off the coach battery if possible as this saves gas and keeps the noise down. With 12 volt LED lights I think I could run all night, if I had to, with all the lights I needed and not drain the singel coach battery I have.

By: Lug_Nut

Lug_Nut — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:22:53 +0000

Chris, Seeing you have had sucess with your choice, what part number, if you recall, worked well for you?

By: chris

chris — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:14:18 +0000

I purchased the LED spot pictured above to replace those on my front porch. I use a dimmer and they work great. I also have a bulb type that does a great job.

In my rv, I am still using the auto LEDs but I am impressed with the amount of light they put out. The big plus is the boondocking opportunities they provide as the amount of energy used is almost nil.

Like I said, I changed out my three home porch lights and table lamps, and recently purchased three more spots for my kitchen. I can enjoy light and still receive the reduced energy bill benefits.

I am looking to replace all the lights in the new to me 40ft two bedroom rv I bought as our home for the next two years. We will be going solar with it.

By: Lug_Nut

Lug_Nut — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:50:28 +0000

Either way, Pete, it sound like you enjoy it.

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:45:07 +0000

The drawback, at least for me, is that it requires a certain knowledge of electrical stuff and, sigh, soldering. I won’t tell you how long it took me to regain whatever soldering skills I had fifty years ago, but it was the better part of a John Coltrane CD…

But once I got going, it was a pretty easy task.

Our Aussie friends are adventurous and creative, and their websites about rv-ing and boondocking are swell. I’m on a tight—very tight—budget and their tips are inspiring.

By: Lug_Nut

Lug_Nut — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:01:53 +0000

Pete, That link does have great information for LED light installation. I guess converting to LED can save fuel when boondocking due to less generator time needed. Thanks, Pete, for your input.

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:49:55 +0000

The web site: http://longlucas.bravehost.com/index.html (sorry, it’s not a hot link) has some excellent info on LEDs. I used the information to install some LEDs in our converted van (after ordering them from Deal Extreme in H.K.). Very happy with them. Cheap and reliable—and really nice not to need the generator every few nights!