|
|
05-25-2018, 08:58 PM
|
#1
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 21
|
Replacing with LEDs
Hey everyone,
I'm wanting to replace all my electrical with LEDs. Can someone recommend a good place to buy from?
Thanks,
Joe
|
|
|
05-25-2018, 10:06 PM
|
#2
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Silver City, NM
Posts: 75
|
eBay has worked for me
Hi -
I've replaced all the incandescent bulbs in multiple rigs with bulbs that I found on eBay.
You'll need to get the correct style of bulb; some screw in, some push in, and so on. Also - there are many options for color. The 'lower' the number (expressed in 'k') the more 'yellow' the light, the higher the number, the cooler or more 'blue' colored. 6000k looks blue to my eyes, for example. Much depends on the coach and what kind of lighting works best for you.
I know there are many who don't like the products that come from China, but I've never been disappointed with any of the LED products that I've purchased. Of course, that is just my opinion....
eBay is a good place to start looking even if you don't purchase there.
__________________
John S
2008 Journey 39Z Cummins 350 ISB 6.7L
2006 Honda CR-V LX Tow
|
|
|
05-25-2018, 10:32 PM
|
#3
|
Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 881
|
You can find some types on Amazon, at Camping World, etc. There is also a website called "M4Products" that sells RV bulbs and lighting.
|
|
|
05-26-2018, 05:03 AM
|
#4
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 21
|
Thank you! I'll check them out.
|
|
|
05-26-2018, 08:03 AM
|
#5
|
Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,666
|
I have used this link twice with good results in my 2008 mh Mini In The Box
__________________
Wayne MSGT USMC (Ret) & Earlene (CinCHouse)
2015 Winnebago Tour 42QD - 2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve (TOAD)
(RVM-14) It is what it is, and then it is what you make of it.
|
|
|
05-26-2018, 08:43 AM
|
#6
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Glass Creek USFS - north of Mammoth
Posts: 531
|
Do it! LEDs aren’t expensive, easy to install, cool and save lots of power. Matching the base is simple. Mine are all done except fridge. Consider warm white.
|
|
|
05-26-2018, 06:19 PM
|
#7
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
|
M4Products hands down best customer service I've ever experienced. We had three double tube ceiling fixtures and another over the sink which we replaced with their LED fluorescent replacements. Our older coach has a bunch of those swivel fixtures with the bayonet style bulbs that cast a nice light, so we left all 8 of them in. We replaced all the small bulbs in the ceiling fixtures with warm LEDs from Amazon. We needed a lot of those -- 8 in compartments, plus 7 inside in various places. And two porch lights. For the compartment lights we got cheap ones and never had a problem. For the two porch lights we used fairly expensive SuperBrightLED bulbs from their website. The remainder like the shower and the toilet closet have middle of the road cost bulbs. There are several vanity bulbs surrounding my mirror over the sink. You'll have to pry those out of my cold dead hands. But I only use them long enough to put on makeup. When we are dry camping we use LED exclusively and don't use any of the incandescent except the vanity bulbs. I tried the LED vanity bulbs and hated them. Too dim and too harsh and very pricey.
I guess my point is this - put your money where you need the best clear clean white light and used the cheap made in China bulbs in the compartments.
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 04:37 PM
|
#8
|
Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 4
|
Yes sir. We replaced all lighting in our 2007 Winnebago Adventurer 38J with purchases from Joe Brignola owner of Cabin Bright. He is easy to work with, answers the phone if you have a problem, and will replace any lighting that fails to work. He has his office in Lebanon, Ohio, and his phone number is (513) 899-9152. Tell him Jordan sent you and he may give me a break on my next purchase.
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 05:37 PM
|
#9
|
Sightseer 33C owner
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lexington SC
Posts: 19
|
I replaced all bulbs on my 2012 Sightseer Previous comments have been good. I purchased from M4 Products and been very pleased. Bulbs are cooler so don’t need to worry about getting too hot if left on. Last longer and somewhat cheaper.
__________________
Allen & Melissa
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 05:49 PM
|
#10
|
2002 Journey WPK36GD
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: NE, Indiana
Posts: 207
|
I find that 3000K is a reasonable incandescent bulb color temperature. Personally, I lke 2700K but in the kitchen 3500-4000 is good. To me 6000K is way, way to strident bluish white.
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 05:59 PM
|
#11
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 21
|
Yes CabinBright.com I met Joe at a show in Tampa and he's very knowledgeable, has no problem answering emails and has a wide range of products. If I remember correctly, he tests each unit before sending out. Check his website.
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 06:01 PM
|
#12
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Glass Creek USFS - north of Mammoth
Posts: 531
|
I’ve found strong drink can be mixed well with both 2700k and 3000k lighting.
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 06:21 PM
|
#13
|
Retired Sailor and Wench
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Crowley, TX
Posts: 32
|
LED Bulbs
I bought a dozen (12) wedge base bulbs for my basement compartments from Amazon for $14.99.
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 07:10 PM
|
#14
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 11
|
Bought Chinese from amazon.. big mistake. But remember u get what u pay for.. so don’t buy cheapest. Read reviews
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 07:30 PM
|
#15
|
Winnebago Master
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Sarnialabad, Peoples Republik of Canuckistan
Posts: 1,251
|
I used SuperBrightLeds.com years ago, and they were helpful, responded quickly to email inquiries, had an easy to use incandescent bulb style/number to LED style/number converter page, and the prices seemed reasonable to me back in 2008-09.
|
|
|
05-30-2018, 08:02 PM
|
#16
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Glass Creek USFS - north of Mammoth
Posts: 531
|
Any other products made in China you’d like to disparage? Tires are a frequent target.
|
|
|
05-31-2018, 10:01 AM
|
#17
|
Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 5
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeKan
Hey everyone,
I'm wanting to replace all my electrical with LEDs. Can someone recommend a good place to buy from?
Thanks,
Joe
|
Hi, M4 PRODUCTS LED Lights are the Best! Go through The RV Geeks web site and get a DISCOUNT on all your LED lights! Well worth it and a Lot of great information and videos on The RV GEEKS web site as well on how to maintain your RV. TWEETY May 31,2018
|
|
|
06-04-2018, 10:48 AM
|
#18
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Central America, - Oklahoma
Posts: 149
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hendo6771
Bought Chinese from amazon.. big mistake. But remember u get what u pay for.. so don’t buy cheapest. Read reviews
|
If I'm not mistaken, all LEDs come from Red china.
There is no factory here, but I see the need for one.
__________________
2005 34' Itasca
350 Cat Allison 3000 6 spd.
|
|
|
06-04-2018, 12:39 PM
|
#19
|
Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Posts: 3,586
|
Cheap LEDs might not have the tolerance for the fluctuating DC voltage range in an RV, so be careful what you buy. Here's some info on this issue:
http://www.coachspecialists.com/led-...v-repair-shop/
|
|
|
06-05-2018, 03:00 PM
|
#20
|
Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Central America, - Oklahoma
Posts: 149
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobC
|
I couldn't get your link to open.
But it would seem that if you got the LEDs that would work with a dimmer, they would be fine.
__________________
2005 34' Itasca
350 Cat Allison 3000 6 spd.
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|