LED interior lights. Easy switch in an old Alaskan?
#1
Posted 04 February 2013 - 05:50 AM
Thanks,
Chris
#2
Posted 04 February 2013 - 03:11 PM
Edit: mine is a '67
#3
Posted 04 February 2013 - 06:11 PM
You can find 12v LED's and 120v LED's...each should be installed in the appropriate circuitry in the camper which conforms to 12v or 120v....LED's aren't cheap...be certain you're installing them in the proper circuit
2003 Ford 250 Superduty Crew.... 7.3L PowerStroke diesel 1970 10" NCO Alaskan Firestone airbags pulling a 18' Silver Streak runabout
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Posted 05 February 2013 - 04:13 AM
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Posted 10 February 2013 - 12:55 AM
#6
Posted 13 February 2013 - 09:20 PM
My '64 Alaskan has three interior lights, all which work when plugged into 110. I was told that the lights can also be used off battery power by just switching to 12 volt bulbs. I confirmed this on the user's manual. Does this mean I can simply screw in 12 volt LED lights and use them? Do they make 12 volt LED lights with the same male end as a standard household bulb?
Thanks,
Chris
I'm thinking about trying these:
12v Fluorescent Spiral Bulb
Vintagetrailersupply has some for 12 bucks. Looks like conventional incandescent bulbs use 4 amps, where these draw 1.25A to operate. Has anyone experience with this style bulb?
Some interesting LED options here: Superbrightleds.com
Found these by searching for Edison screw 12v led ... looks like standard screw bases are E26 or E27.
This one has two available colors, lasts 50000hrs and draws .67A: E27 LED Bulb, 8W, 12 Volt AC/DC
I think a warm white over the table and a natural white over the stove might be the way to go in my NCO ... just have to make sure no one ever plugs 120 into the old girl before swapping them out.
#7
Posted 13 February 2013 - 10:24 PM
I'm thinking about trying these:
12v Fluorescent Spiral Bulb
Vintagetrailersupply has some for 12 bucks. Looks like conventional incandescent bulbs use 4 amps, where these draw 1.25A to operate. Has anyone experience with this style bulb?
Some interesting LED options here: Superbrightleds.com
Found these by searching for Edison screw 12v led ... looks like standard screw bases are E26 or E27.
This one has two available colors, lasts 50000hrs and draws .67A: E27 LED Bulb, 8W, 12 Volt AC/DC
I think a warm white over the table and a natural white over the stove might be the way to go in my NCO ... just have to make sure no one ever plugs 120 into the old girl before swapping them out.
Well, I couldn't resist. Pulled the trigger on two Warm White lights. Decided natural might be too bright because it'd be right in my face above the food prep/cooking area.
Found a discount code with a quick search good for 5% off: RET71
I'll let you know if they fit, and update with some pics once the fixtures are in place and the truck is wired to it.
#8
Posted 14 February 2013 - 06:26 AM
Well, I couldn't resist. Pulled the trigger on two Warm White lights. Decided natural might be too bright because it'd be right in my face above the food prep/cooking area.
Found a discount code with a quick search good for 5% off: RET71
I'll let you know if they fit, and update with some pics once the fixtures are in place and the truck is wired to it.
let me know how they work. Thanks for being the guinea pig
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