Anyone here upgraded there traditional incandescent light bulbs to the LED replacements? I have done some mild research and some say they don't put out much light so was curious. I know that the majority if not all new trailers come equipped with LED's along with LED strips now.

What is your thoughts? And if you have upgraded where did you get yours? I found the S8 LED lights that will fit my fixtures the ceiling mounted lights on Amazon for $8 a piece but x's that by 8 fixtures I would need to replace it is a bit much just for lights. If it is worth it I will consider but wanted to ensure I get them cheap but not cheap on quality.

 

I replaced all of my interiors with these last year: https://www.amazon.com/GRV-24-5050-S...G9BTTH2YD5D03X
They are extremely bright compared to the incandescent lights, almost like the light above a dentist chair. I know they have a warm white option also. I boondock quite a bit so these were a great option to help reduce amp consumption.

 

I just ordered all new bulbs for my interior as well as the exterior from Amazon. I shopped around and looked at a lot of reviews as well as the specs for each bulb. Some of them were expensive but the majority were not.

I haven't had a chance to install them yet.

 

Well thanks for the input but those lights are not what I need my current stock ones have this backing just like auto lights.

https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/113705/PLT-300225.html?utm_source=SmartFeedGoogleBase&utm_med ium=Shopping&utm_term=PLT-300225&utm_content=RV+Lighting+-+LED+Double+Contact+Bayonet+Base&utm_campaign=Smar tFeedGoogleBaseShopping&gclid=CjwKEAjwp-S6BRDj4Z7z2IWUhG8SJAAbqbF3zynFn0Ff5LHpZGUo8kBlkY4G Dv1JBzJXF4QUExFQhhoCdxLw_wcB

 

Your trailer manual should define all the bulb numbers so you know exactly what to order. Or, remove the existing bulb and see if you can read the number off of it. I used my manual and then noted in the manual the actual count of the number of bulbs of each type. This being LED replacements I expect them to outlive the trailer, but you never know.

 

Good call I have manuals I'll dig thought them but like the link I posted that's the exact backing style of bulb I need. Like I said they look like turn signals on a auto.

From what I gathered it's considered S8 style for LED I'm curious if anyone has used those types to confirm brightness and quality of what they used.

 

I just replace all of mine... the bulb is 1141... just like a 1156 car reverse light


more light with LESS current draw. I replaced 20 bulbs ..


http://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Warm-White-1156-BA15S-27SMD-5050-LED-Light-RV-Camper-Car-Backup-7506-/201109734158?hash=item2ed313030e&vxp=mtr#shpCntId

 

Exactly what I'm looking for thanks! I sometimes over look EBay but that will work and that price is great. Though I'm probably going to need more than 10 still $26 for both instead of $8 a piece works.

If you like them and bright for your application I'll take your word for it and give it a try. Yes I like the LED lights and plan to keep power draw at a minimum especially if I ever do boondock.

 

I am just passing on this information.. as I was given it here by another on here..


I am pleased with my purchase... all 20 worked right out of the box.

 

Well I do appreciate it. What my kids always say, "sharing is caring". Thanks.

By the way I just ordered 20. So I'll be sure to pass along the information to the next guy or gal who needs it

I forgot I had two more lights one in front outside of my unit to assist with hookups and one in nose cargo area so hopefully I have enough if not I'll order another 10 next week.

 

I am not sure what the inside/backing of the trailers light fixtures look like, but if they are dull/non-reflective you can always add reflective material. That way any light that it pointed toward the backing of the fixture gets reflected out. I have done this for the dome lights in my van as well as for some ceiling mounted fixtures in my house. The easiest way I have found to do it is to use foil/metal duct tape (not the dull grey stuff) that is available at just about any hardware store.

Just a thought if you are looking for maximum light output.

 

I find I use about a quarter of my trailer lights all the time, and the other 75% very little. If someone is looking to save a few bucks, just converting over those most commonly used ones to LED will get you more bang for your buck. My way of figuring is that even an old school incandescent light is pretty efficient when it's switched off!

 

Touche for the above mentioned of reflective tape. I would have never thought of that.

I also agree that I don't use my lights long enough to be really concerned because I would have to say 80% or more we spend outside the camper doing camping outdoor adventure things. The camper is really bought to sleep in luxury of those days when it's just crappy outside.

 

yes.. I used common aluminum foil for backing plates.

my issue.. is I have night blindness.. so NEED light for anything after 8pm.

4 pm in the winter.

and the reason I used the cheap 16 foot LED strips for under awning and cut up another and mounted underside the outside steps.

 

I converted all my bulbs to LED and I'm a bit disappointed. The light output isn't enough. It probably wasn't enough with the old bulbs either, it's kind of hard to say since I haven't yet been camping in my storage lot queen.

I'm looking to _add_ LED strip lights. I'm thinking that I'll wire them straight off of the existing light fixtures. That way I don't need to do any additional wiring or switches.

I have LED strip lights in the bed of my truck and it was a fantastic mod to do. That was an easy project.

I'm still in the design phase. I'm not sure if I'm going to go direct (straight off the strip) or indirect (to the side of the strip). Color will be important too. A daylight white will be nice and bright but could be a bit harsh. It would be nice to install dimmable strip lights but that adds to the expense, wiring and complexity (need a controller). I could change the existing wall switch to a dimmable switch and avoid some of those problems.

I'm also looking at adding some LED strip lights to the exterior to assist with lighting up the rear. I may tie these to the reverse lights to keep it simple

I bought a couple set of side view, waterproof, 24" strips off of Amazon for about $8 each so I can play with them and see how they work.

I don't want to have to do this twice. Will the cheap lights do the job? A 5 meter roll from EnvironmentalLights.com will run about $160. That's outrageous considering what you can get off of Amazon. But the quality from Environmental Lights has to be better, right?

Chuck, I'm with you. I need the extra light. A detached retina in my right eye greatly increased the amount of light I need to see things well. Can you tell me which strip lights you bought? Still happy with them?