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LED'S AGAIN

Yahoo Message Number: 99724
Looking for an inexpensive source for  the LED bulbs that replace the fluorescent lights in our ceiling. I know it has been archived, but I can't seem to access the archive files with just a topic.
Tom

2005 Inspire
51177

Re: LED'S AGAIN

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99725
Try DHGate dot com. I use them for most all our LED needs. It takes a  little time to find exactly what you want but it is worth it. I just bought a  bunch of LEDs for puck lights they are the same ones sold here for 7 to 15 each.  I think they were 2.40 each delivered.

Mikee

Re: LED'S AGAIN

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99726
Cabin bright. They have these cool LED strips that we used to replace our tube fluorescents.

Cori & Greg Young
"The Restless Youngs"

2008 Allure Crane Prarie, 31655

Re: LED'S AGAIN

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99750
I'll second Cabin Brite.  I installed them on my previous coach.  Couldn't believe how much brighter my coach was.  Not terribly expensive and very easy to install.

Re: LED'S AGAIN

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 99765
If you are thinking about changing exterior lights to led you might want to reconsider.  I got this from the RV Parts Plus website.

Exterior Lights

Most of this series has been focused on replacing lighting found within the RV. The question arises "What about changing the exterior marker, taillight, brake and signal lights with LED's?" This brings a few other considerations into the mix. Exterior replacements must be similar in light output to the originals for safety. The color of the bulb must match the lens, i.e. a red replacement should be used under a red lens, an amber replacement under an amber lens and so on. It is also much more critical that the light output be dispersed similar to the original. Since the LED bulb draws much less power, signal flashers may need to be upgraded or changed to operate these low current bulbs. Ground and power connections need to be very good and kept clean since the slightest resistance to power flow can create a light that operates intermittently. The initial thought may be that the LED bulb is defective when, in fact the electrical system feeding the LED is aged and degraded. Generally speaking, unless you are prepared to work through the issues that arise from replacing the exterior bulbs, do not replace them. You will notice that newer vehicles come equipped with one piece LED light fixtures to eliminate the problems associated with replacement bulbs. Bargman, a manufacturer of many lighting fixtures found on RV's, have introduced LED lens units that replace the bulb and lens with a one piece LED replacement. This is a good alternative.
For RV Patio lights and other non-safety exterior lights, using some of the flat board style LED replacements will provide more than adequate light output with minimal reconfiguration of the light fixture to accommodate the directional nature of the replacement LED.
-Dennis Holmes
2006 Intrigue 530
12055