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davidmcphearson 11-23-2015 11:13 AM

replacement bulbs
 
hi
Who can give me a good recommendation about the LED fixtures. Can I install new LED bulbs in the current fixtures? Or to replace the fixtures too? I do not like how my battery works, so I thought that the new bulbs will need less energy. It may help not to drain the battery so much.

JackandJanet 11-23-2015 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmcphearson (Post 32753)
hi
Who can give me a good recommendation about the LED fixtures. Can I install new LED bulbs in the current fixtures? Or to replace the fixtures too? I do not like how my battery works, so I thought that the new bulbs will need less energy. It may help not to drain the battery so much.

Yes, you can install LED bulbs in the current fixtures, that's what I did. All you have to do is make sure the bulbs you get are 12V, and that the base of the bulb matches the ones you are replacing.

I got mine online from superbrightleds.com. They give good information on the color, brightness and "coverage" of their bulbs and their prices are good. Look for SMD type bulbs, they are brighter and more reliable in my opinion.

- Jack

RCREYES 11-23-2015 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmcphearson (Post 32753)
hi
Who can give me a good recommendation about the LED fixtures. Can I install new LED bulbs in the current fixtures? Or to replace the fixtures too? I do not like how my battery works, so I thought that the new bulbs will need less energy. It may help not to drain the battery so much.

Welcome to the forum. They make direct replacement LED's. Shop around for the best price and tint. Here's a link that will help you get started. (I need to get started myself. Changing the bulbs is on my to do list!)

https://www.superbrightleds.com/?utm...LEDs+-+General

retiredcamper47 11-23-2015 12:24 PM

I replaced all my lights (inside & out) with L.E.D. bulbs. I got them from M4 Products. Great people to work with and super fast shipping.

Bob

Luckydog671 11-23-2015 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmcphearson (Post 32753)
hi
Who can give me a good recommendation about the LED fixtures. Can I install new LED bulbs in the current fixtures? Or to replace the fixtures too? I do not like how my battery works, so I thought that the new bulbs will need less energy. It may help not to drain the battery so much.

Hi David,

It will definitely help with your energy use! I replaced most, but not all of the bulbs in my trailer. I have a digital meter that plugs into the 12V outlet and which monitors the batteries voltage. It's amazing the difference I see when I turn on an LED light versus the original incandescent bulbs! They are more efficient than the fluorescent fixture as well. Take the plunge, you won't regret it!

davidmcphearson 11-24-2015 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Luckydog671 (Post 32758)
Hi David,

It will definitely help with your energy use! I replaced most, but not all of the bulbs in my trailer. I have a digital meter that plugs into the 12V outlet and which monitors the batteries voltage. It's amazing the difference I see when I turn on an LED light versus the original incandescent bulbs! They are more efficient than the fluorescent fixture as well. Take the plunge, you won't regret it!

Great, thanks. I made a solution to change all my bulbs. I will use the old fixtures. However, for the outdoor light i will have to spend more and take a new fixture. Possibly this https://www.mrosupply.com/lighting/l..._rab-lighting/ Currently I do not have any light outdoors. My family members used to take the gas lantern, but I want to install the good Led fixture.

montana 04-09-2016 10:22 PM

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I got these 13LED bulbs from amazon, 15$ for 20!

They have a warm color, but are not quite as bright as the stock halogen. The 18LED bulbs would surly be just as bright or brighter.

I'll take the dimmer light for better efficiency personally.

Photos of the LED and Stock side by side.

Amazon.com: YITAMOTOR 20 X 1156 BA15S 13-SMD 5050 Car RV Warm White LED Backup Reverse Light Bulbs 1141: Automotive


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