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11-17-2012, 06:12 PM
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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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11-17-2012, 10:52 PM
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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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If Ain't a Newell, It Ain't Wurt Oonin!
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11-18-2012, 12:39 AM
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Pro - Low Energy Consumption
Con - Expensive for the Lumens
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Steve & Tricia
1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it!
https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214
2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next
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11-18-2012, 02:36 AM
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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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11-18-2012, 04:09 PM
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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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1986 40' Dog House #86
0 hp 8V92 Allison HT740
Soon to be 500hp ISM with ZF 6 Speed
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11-18-2012, 05:42 PM
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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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11-18-2012, 11:53 PM
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Good point Joseph.
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11-20-2012, 12:46 AM
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LED is the way to go, in the long run it's worth every penny!
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11-21-2012, 04:08 PM
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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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