affordable LED change

[joyjoann]

hello guys,
My name is Joann. One year ago I moved from Chicago to London. And the first thing we did – purchased our motorhome, because we can not live without camping.
Folks, I want your help about the battery. It seems like the battery is not very new (we bought pre-owned trailer). It drains quickly. My husband offers to replace the lamps to LED. But I know it is pricey. Can you recommend any affordable solution for LED replacement? Maybe something from your experience..

 

[wildcampnewbie]

I have no idea how these guys are ref value for money but I changed mine to led's a year ago with their bulbs and I am happy, no duds and the light the emit is far better than cheap Chinese bulbs I purchased on ebay.

LED Lighting For Caravans & Motorhomes | Ultra LEDs

 

[snowbirds]

Hi friends

I don't think changing bulbs does much on the power side it's more how you re power off line,most motorhomes last 3-6 days off line and if you need more with out moving ,i use a small 13 amp solar +I also have a Honda petrol charger that I have used twice in 4years.

Regards. Snowbirds.

 

[trevskoda]

I bought all mine from china ebay and they worked well ,remember there is pure white 6500k or soft 3500k.
Now it depends if you want compleat lamps or just bulbs if so go fore smd led as there the latest type.
Apicy of your lamps may help so i may be able to give more info.
I had lamps to which i converted with boards like these with a switch which let me change from soft to white but some only require a bulb swap.

 

[trevskoda]

You could also use these bulbs or complete lamps,i prefair bulbs as you can replace whereas if the fixed lamp goes down you may not get the same again,the bulbs are 1156 single contact and you can also fit the tail lights and side with led ,no more changing with damaged fillaments and they use less power,twin contacts are 1157 and side bulbs are ba9s.
The white lamp in pics uses standard auto led bulbs and are v/bright.

 

[SafariMul]

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[st3v3]

eBay. Show some pictures of your lights and I can suggest LED lamps.

Cheers.

 

[joyjoann]

I bought all mine from china ebay and they worked well ,remember there is pure white 6500k or soft 3500k.
Now it depends if you want compleat lamps or just bulbs if so go fore smd led as there the latest type.
Apicy of your lamps may help so i may be able to give more info.
I had lamps to which i converted with boards like these with a switch which let me change from soft to white but some only require a bulb swap.

I also want to risk and buy bulbs from Ebay. We have the fixture, so we will only replace the bulbs. We do not have the outside light. Sometimes we use out solar lantern but the light is not bright. Can we install this fixture outside of our motorhome? https://www.mrosupply.com/lighting/...r-light-fixtures/1431490_stl360_rab-lighting/

 

[Deleted member 5816]

I was going to recommend the Forum Shop for LED bulbs but I cannot find the link now ???

Alf

 

[rockape]

You could also use these bulbs or complete lamps,i prefair bulbs as you can replace whereas if the fixed lamp goes down you may not get the same again,the bulbs are 1156 single contact and you can also fit the tail lights and side with led ,no more changing with damaged fillaments and they use less power,twin contacts are 1157 and side bulbs are ba9s.
The white lamp in pics uses standard auto led bulbs and are v/bright.

Ive used those Trev and find they work well

 

[El Veterano]

I can assure you that if you have 12v halogen in your spots or downlighters, changing to LED makes a huge difference on battery life. I had some good deals from LED Hut not so long back LED Hut - LED Lights, LED Bulbs GU10 LED and MR16 LED Bulbs + Loads more at Amazing Prices

 

[witzend]

Can we install this fixture outside of our motorhome? https://www.mrosupply.com/lighting/...r-light-fixtures/1431490_stl360_rab-lighting/

I suppose you Could fit it but its 120v and I expect you'd be better off with a 12volt light

 

[Teutone]

I have no idea how these guys are ref value for money but I changed mine to led's a year ago with their bulbs and I am happy, no duds and the light the emit is far better than cheap Chinese bulbs I purchased on ebay.

LED Lighting For Caravans & Motorhomes | Ultra LEDs

Hmmmmmm, i wonder where they buy the LED's.......

 

[Polar Bear]

I can assure you that if you have 12v halogen in your spots or downlighters, changing to LED makes a huge difference on battery life. I had some good deals from LED Hut not so long back LED Hut - LED Lights, LED Bulbs GU10 LED and MR16 LED Bulbs + Loads more at Amazing Prices

Led Hut are offering 10% off for new buyers.

 

[trevskoda]

I also want to risk and buy bulbs from Ebay. We have the fixture, so we will only replace the bulbs. We do not have the outside light. Sometimes we use out solar lantern but the light is not bright. Can we install this fixture outside of our motorhome? https://www.mrosupply.com/lighting/...r-light-fixtures/1431490_stl360_rab-lighting/

There are sealed water tight units on ebay or you could just get a awning twin bulb unit at £16 and fit 2 1156 led bulbs

 

[saxonborg]

hello guys,
My name is Joann. One year ago I moved from Chicago to London. And the first thing we did – purchased our motorhome, because we can not live without camping.
Folks, I want your help about the battery. It seems like the battery is not very new (we bought pre-owned trailer). It drains quickly. My husband offers to replace the lamps to LED. But I know it is pricey. Can you recommend any affordable solution for LED replacement? Maybe something from your experience..

Aldi stores sell a selection of LED lamps at around £3-£4 .I had 10 watt halogen bulbs which I changed to 3 watt LED bulbs. These give a big power saving and are equally as bright and hopefully longer lasting.

 

[witzend]

12 volt led lighting in Motorhome and Vehicle Parts and Accessories | eBay


12 volt led bulbs in Motorhome and Vehicle Parts and Accessories | eBay

Browse these two links should find what you need probably be a good idea to replace the battery possibly with a larger capacity or even 2

 

[trevskoda]

Here is the britax ,takes two 1156 bulbs and has a switch but you could also switch it from inside or by remote which i did to my under floor step light so i can see and find my van in darkness.
The second lamp is a sealed unit and if the thing fails then its a new one ,i would rather have the boxy britax.