Wrknrvr Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 What do you like for ceiling lights? Fluorescence or led. Just curious, Vern in a T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 LED lights have several advantages over florescent. They use somewhat less power, the life span is much longer(assuming they are equal in quality) and they provide more light. But they also cost a bit more. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Vern, we have 3-18" florescent ceiling lights. Several years ago I bought a roll of tape LED lights which replaced the tubes. Really have worked well. Easy to do, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 LED lights were important in my all electric van. (Not the engine but the interior.) Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 We just had a ceiling replaced (leak) and I have maybe 6 small-tube 12VDC florescents if you want something like that. We went with 5" LED downlights, updated the coach & look great. I think they only cost me $7 each. https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-4-75-LED-RECESSED-DOWN-LIGHT-INTERIOR-CEILING-FOR-RVs-BOATS-12V-CW/172113232306?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 If that doesn't come up, seller was "rvoutlet" on Ebay. Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted August 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 So with thinking of the rope lights. What level of energy would work best for in the living area of a fifthwheel. I would like to install them in the original light fixtures I have put a few led lights in the bedroom and bath years ago. Forgot what they were but they are not strong enough for the living area. Thanks in advance, Vern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 I had switched to LEDs a couple of years ago, but was not happy with level of illumination. I talked to the folks at Cabin bright, followed Joe's recommendation, and now happy https://www.cabinbright.com/ Quote Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted August 26, 2020 Report Share Posted August 26, 2020 Here's the most helpful blog I ever found regarding LED lights for RVs: https://wheelingit.us/2011/03/19/boondocking-made-easy-led-lighting/ Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx & Wayne Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 We had a major upgrade done last in August 2019. It include LED ceiling lights with dimmers throughout. We love them. We only had one fluorescent light and that was in the kitchen. It is still there but we rarely use it. Quote Jinx and Wayne 2006 Carriage Carri-Lite 36KSQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We'reOnward Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 8/23/2020 at 3:51 PM, sandsys said: LED lights were important in my all electric van. (Not the engine but the interior.) You have a camper van? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 2 hours ago, We'reOnward said: You have a camper van? Did have. I spent parts of three winters living in it. I loved it! But I didn't love traveling without Dave so I sold the van and rejoined him in Minnesota full time. Wish I had kept the van for short trips, though. A few days away from home would feel really good right now. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimK Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 I replaced my fluorescent lights close to 10 years ago. LEDs are substantially more efficient. LEDs offer more choices and the quality of light will be better. In the old days we were used to yellowish lighting from tungsten bulbs. Now we can chose yellow LEDs in the 3500 kelvin range or more natural light in the 5000 K range. I use 5000K LEDs and now that I am used to them I would never want to do back to what I now consider sickly yellow lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted September 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 Ok I need some thoughts or info on this subject of 12vdc led lights. so I tried a test light and it looks good. Just one string. So I decided to try 5 for a test. But using hard wire is a pain. I cannot find any double or single strand wire that is flexible in my collection of stuff. So a trip to town is needed. It is sunny now and rain at noon. Would phone wire work. The wire run is only at most 5”. Then they will be tied together and connected to the regular 12vdc wire. Thanks, Vern in a T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted September 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 I dug the label for the 5 meter string of lights out of the trash this am. The whole string only takes 18 watts at 12vdc. So I think it will work. But still could use reassurance. Vern in a T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 Send it. If you're worried, double up the conductors to spread the load. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrknrvr Posted September 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 Calloused hands ,One good eye, wind, not good at soldering but I did it It has not smoked yet. Just a test. Vern in a T-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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