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06-27-2011, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: 2006 Casita
New York
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LED Fixtures for Reading ?
Well I've got all the light bulbs in my Scamp converted over to LED's , now I'd like to have a reading light over one or maybe both ends of the dinette/bed so we can read at night. Anyone done this, or maybe know where I can get a couple? I would like to have a switch on the light but if it doesn't I can work around it.
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06-27-2011, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
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We bought a nautical map light and the corresponding LED. $$$ but it does the trick. You can see it in the picture linked below. On the left side, chrome gooseneck in appearance.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/a...2&d=1242702525
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06-27-2011, 10:16 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
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I just purchased one these LEDTrailerLights.com - 921-2, L50-0042, L50-0047 LED Interior ceiling light for RV
the second one down part number L50-0042.
I haven't installed it yet, but plan on putting it and another over the dinette. I did bench test it and it puts out a lot of light at only 0.12amps.
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Byron & Anne enjoying the everyday Saturday thing.
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06-28-2011, 05:10 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
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I've got a package of these that I'm going to be trying out at the Oregon Gathering. Leave the remote by the door and turn on the lights when entering... sweet!
http://www.amazon.com/LED-Output-Spo.../dp/B003AFRLAO
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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06-28-2011, 05:58 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Mary Jane
Trailer: looking for a Casita Spirit Deluxe
Wisconsin
Posts: 18
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LED lights
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Wood
Well I've got all the light bulbs in my Scamp converted over to LED's , now I'd like to have a reading light over one or maybe both ends of the dinette/bed so we can read at night. Anyone done this, or maybe know where I can get a couple? I would like to have a switch on the light but if it doesn't I can work around it.
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We just bought a Casita 13' Patriot Deluxe and also want to convert to Led's, were can we find the lights and info to do this project?
Thanks,
Mary Jane
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06-28-2011, 06:35 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: 2006 Casita
New York
Posts: 764
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Wow lots of idea's here for sure, I'll have to give some more thought. Donna I like your LED's but I was trying to stay away from batteries , but they might work out fine.
MJS, My bulbs in my Scamp were 1141, so I just put in a search on Ebay and a bunch of them came up. I got mine from a seller in Hong Kong , they took about two weeks but were very inexpensive . I used two different styles, a bulb type that I put in the outside light, and a square flat type that had 36 led's on it for the inside lights. The flat type you double face tape it to your fixture and it has a wire with an 1141 socket end on it. They are very bright and I like them a lot, you can also get them at Superbrightleds.com. Look for led bulbs 1141 or 1156 will also fit.
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06-28-2011, 09:22 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Mary Jane
Trailer: looking for a Casita Spirit Deluxe
Wisconsin
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Wood
Wow lots of idea's here for sure, I'll have to give some more thought. Donna I like your LED's but I was trying to stay away from batteries , but they might work out fine.
MJS, My bulbs in my Scamp were 1141, so I just put in a search on Ebay and a bunch of them came up. I got mine from a seller in Hong Kong , they took about two weeks but were very inexpensive . I used two different styles, a bulb type that I put in the outside light, and a square flat type that had 36 led's on it for the inside lights. The flat type you double face tape it to your fixture and it has a wire with an 1141 socket end on it. They are very bright and I like them a lot, you can also get them at Superbrightleds.com. Look for led bulbs 1141 or 1156 will also fit. Attachment 37308
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Thanks for the quick response.
mjs
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06-28-2011, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: 2006 Casita
New York
Posts: 764
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Roy I like the look of your light but I'm thinking I just need something I can reach up and turn on/off. Byron I actually looked at that same light and may go with it. Frederick I have heard good things about these bulbs on this site, but I really needed the fixture also. MJS the bulb photo is a little different than what I have, mine has I think 36 led's and they come down the sides so that it shines out in all directions. I just wanted to get a picture of what the led bulb looked like. Thanks everyone. Tim
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06-28-2011, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,513
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Originally Posted by Roy in TO
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I assume it's 12 volt. Where did you buy that?
Thank you,
Norm
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06-28-2011, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,583
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KeithA
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 I just watched War of the Worlds (again) this weekend... that's what those lights remind me of... sorry for going OT, couldn't help myself!
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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06-28-2011, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: 2006 Casita
New York
Posts: 764
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I like this light here.
but its not led. It has a 1139 bulb and they are harder to find in a led that's bright. It has a switch, and it can swivel too.
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06-28-2011, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,513
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Tim, Nice Lamp. Where can you buy one?
Norm
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06-28-2011, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,513
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Thanks Tim Bought one. Norm
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06-28-2011, 03:10 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1973 Boler 1300 (gone) 1985 Bigfoot
Posts: 77
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06-28-2011, 03:21 PM
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Member
Trailer: 1973 Boler 1300 (gone) 1985 Bigfoot
Posts: 77
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Tim - West Marine also lists an LED surface mount eyeball light. I'll try the link:
WEST MARINE Light-led at West Marine
Model # 9265984
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06-28-2011, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Tim
Trailer: 2006 Casita
New York
Posts: 764
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Keith , Those look great and the one you linked looks very nice also, plus it LED. I like Norm ordered one from PPL, but I may order that eye ball also. Just can't have enough lights can ya ?  By the way a quick search and I found a place that sells those Hella light you provided a picture of for 164.00 woooow.
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06-29-2011, 01:44 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 Scamp 16 ft / 2003 Durango
Posts: 696
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What do you expect, it says MARINE and yes I own a boat so know.
Bill K
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Wood
Keith , Those look great and the one you linked looks very nice also, plus it LED. I like Norm ordered one from PPL, but I may order that eye ball also. Just can't have enough lights can ya ?  By the way a quick search and I found a place that sells those Hella light you provided a picture of for 164.00 woooow.
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