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Old 11-17-2012, 05:12 PM   #1
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Default upgrading interior lights with LEDs who's done it???

Just wondering if anyone has replaced any of their interior lights with LEDs and if so pros and cons ?, we do a lot of dry camping and looking for ways to extend battery life, Thanks Archie
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Old 11-17-2012, 09:52 PM   #2
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Yes, love them for the low energy use but hate them for the high cost!

Got one at Quartzite last Jan for $35.00. It was the last one the dealer in the big tent at the R show had.
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Old 11-17-2012, 11:39 PM   #3
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Pro - Low Energy Consumption

Con - Expensive for the Lumens
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Old 11-18-2012, 01:36 AM   #4
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But there are cheap ways to convert your lights to leds. Do a search here. I used strip lighting to replace all of the fluorescents behind the valences. These can also be used in other fixtures with a little creativity.
These 15 foot strips are pretty cheap.
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Old 11-18-2012, 03:09 PM   #5
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Archie, I'm looking at doing the same thing for the same reasons, here's a link that I have found most useful. http://www.newellclassic.com/forum/i...ents-02-a.html
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Only downside is that LEDs are much more directional than incandescents - they are "focused" lighting rather than area lighting.
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Old 11-18-2012, 10:53 PM   #7
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Good point Joseph.
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LED is the way to go, in the long run it's worth every penny!
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Old 11-21-2012, 03:08 PM   #9
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LED lighting is one of those things where the initial cost is more but in the long run there is a savings. If you go with LED you will be happy you did but if you don't then you won't really feel like you're missing out.
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