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Old 07-04-2014, 12:31 PM   #1
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With led bulbs, I like the warm white light with the brightness. I use Green Long Life LED bulbs Part# 5050107 330 lumens warm white by Ming's Mark
The best price I found was on Amazon
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$17.98 at dyersonline.com if this makes a difference. I would have a hard time spending $200 to change the "hue" inside the Hi-Lo
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I changed out all of my lights to LED. But I did it the cheap way. $1.59 for 2. Yes they do have a slight blueish tint and are not exceptionally bright. But they do NOT drain my battery.
I figured out that I could have all of the LED lights X 2, on in my hi-lo and wouldn't pull the as much current as 1(one) of the filament bulbs.

Did I mention I am retired, poor, and pull a 30 year old trlr. So spending $18 for 1(one) light bulb is totally out of the question.

I have not had any failures with my cheap LED's and wold recommend them to any that chose this route.

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Old 07-06-2014, 10:08 AM   #4
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Steve,
Where did you get your LEDs for that cheap? We end up using battery lanterns at night so as not to drain the battery and then carry a spare fully charged battery in the truck too. I would gladly have only 1 filament bulb in the bathroom and the rest LEDs, and as you said turn on several.
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Got them from Amazon...from china..
price has changed modestly

2pcs 13-SMD 1156 S25 Ba15s 12V Backup Signal Blinker Tail Light LED bulbs P

I saw that they are charging $10 for 10 bulbs now plus free shipping. I purchased 10 and that covers every bulb replacement for my hi-lo, to include the outside door light. All I tested used less than 1 watt of power.
They are 1156 style with 13 led's per bulb.
So actually they are cheaper than when I purchased them since I had to pay for ship also.

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And thanks again for the rt #12 heads up on our trip through so. Utah. You were right, very scenic and worth the drive.

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Old 07-06-2014, 02:29 PM   #6
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I ordered a couple strings of led lights from ebay. I think they will look great in the corners between the top and sides and give plenty of light most of the time inside. If they work I may gat a string for over the door.
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I'll let you know when I try them out.
I bought 10 strings of battery operated Christmas tree lights about 8 years ago and we use them in the house when the power goes out. each string works on 3 AAA batteries I think I paid $1.90 a string at Big Lots on close out after Christmas so I think these will be fine.

I made LED bulbs for the clearance lights in the rear using a 1/2 watt 750 ohm resistor in series with 2 white LED's for each lamp. They work fine. I use a lot of LED's on my train layout and you can buy them cheap in bulk from Ebay, you just have to use a resistor to limit the current through them or the blow out.
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Got them from Amazon...from china..
price has changed modestly

2pcs 13-SMD 1156 S25 Ba15s 12V Backup Signal Blinker Tail Light LED bulbs P

I saw that they are charging $10 for 10 bulbs now plus free shipping. I purchased 10 and that covers every bulb replacement for my hi-lo, to include the outside door light. All I tested used less than 1 watt of power.
They are 1156 style with 13 led's per bulb.
So actually they are cheaper than when I purchased them since I had to pay for ship also.

hth

And thanks again for the rt #12 heads up on our trip through so. Utah. You were right, very scenic and worth the drive.

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Great I'll order some and replace the ones in the HiLo. We have been camping in it on our RV lot with 120 but we plan on a trip to Southern Utah.
I am so glad you enjoyed that ride. We were behind some folks in a big motorhome with Kansas plates going over the Hogback from Boulder and they slowed to a crawl - not from steepness but from fear. I felt bad for them.
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I ordered these from Ebay and got them today. They are much brighter than the regular 12 volt bulbs having 48 LEDs per light. The lights are on a card with 2 sided tape on the back and have an adaptor that twists into the receptacle. You just stick them to the top of the fixture and they work like a charm. 10 of them for about 18 bucks! Link below.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201086212273...84.m1439.l2649
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I just ordered the 10 pack of bulbs. Great deal. Cheaper than the incandescent bulbs at stores here and I can use the ones I take out in my other trailer.
Thanks for the tip.
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I got them and they all worked, were as bright as the others and work great. Thanks again.
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You could have all of your lighting on and not use as much current as one regular 1146 bulb.

Glad I could repay by the favor!!!!!!

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Superbrightleds.com is having a cyber sale with an extra 10% off this weekend. Most of their lights have a buc circuit onboard that allows them to operate over a wide range of voltages. Plus they are closing out a light that I can use at a much reduced price. I ordered warm white for the inside fixtures and amber for the outside fixture. Prices on the items do not reflect the extra 10% discount.

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1 1156-PCB-A24 Amber 100 Degree 5.95
14 1156-PCB-WWHP9 Warm White 4.95
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