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Old 05-11-2018, 10:36 PM   #1
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Led replacement

I recently replaced my RV bulbs with a 5050-18smd-pure white led bulb and they just aren't bright enough. What does everyone use for a bright led replacement?
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You want "Bright" or "Super" white, not "Pure". 18 led's are also a problem, go with a higher led count number like 36 or better....something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Everbright-In...JMYHZA7HFMHXHQ


I also found that the flat ones throw more light down than the bulbs. I went with cheapies on Amazon and so far in 2 coaches have had only 2 failures. They are cheap enough to carry several spares. I bought the 10 packs...here are some 48 SMD's:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW2Q5AV...526125779&sr=1
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I bought these on Amazon. They aren't the brightest bulb, but they aren't bad for the price. Like the post above, there cheap enough that I carry alot of spares. But in over a year I haven't had to replace one yet. I think I'm going to order brighter ones for my storage compartments.

GRV T10 921 194 24-3528 SMD LED Bulb lamp Super Bright Warm White DC 12V Pack of 10
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I replaced all my 1141 and 921 bulbs. These are 68 SMDs and warm white. The ones I used were about $1 each and are a little brighter than a bulb and the same color.

LED Conversion – 1999 Southwind 35S

I also installed an LED strip in the closet, very nice. It lights up the entire closet.

Closet LED light conversion – 1999 Southwind 35S

.. I'm thinking of using the LED strips to retrofit the two florescent fixtures.
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I used these from ebay "1156 BA15S RV Trailer 12V LED Lights Bulbs 120 SMD Warm White" .Tried the daylight and bright white bulbs but the light is too white. These are bright and have a softer light . I just kept purchasing a couple of each bulb till I found the ones I liked.
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I replaced all my 1141 and 921 bulbs. These are 68 SMDs and warm white. The ones I used were about $1 each and are a little brighter than a bulb and the same color.

LED Conversion – 1999 Southwind 35S

I also installed an LED strip in the closet, very nice. It lights up the entire closet.

Closet LED light conversion – 1999 Southwind 35S

.. I'm thinking of using the LED strips to retrofit the two florescent fixtures.


I used 2 strips per tube replaced.
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You want "Bright" or "Super" white, not "Pure". 18 led's are also a problem, go with a higher led count number like 36 or better....something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Everbright-In...JMYHZA7HFMHXHQ


I also found that the flat ones throw more light down than the bulbs. I went with cheapies on Amazon and so far in 2 coaches have had only 2 failures. They are cheap enough to carry several spares. I bought the 10 packs...here are some 48 SMD's:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW2Q5AV...526125779&sr=1


I used 2 of these to replace the dome lights in hall, over table and sink.
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