Has anyone tried the LED bulbs for tow brake/turn lights?

[ctcamper]

Has anyone tried these and are they better? Brighter? I understand you need to put red leds in back of red plastic lenses.

[ctcamper]

Has anyone tried these and are they better? Brighter? I understand you need to put red leds in back of red plastic lenses.

[M&EM]

I found them to be significantly brighter but somewhat directional. By that I mean they appear brighter when viewed directly behind the vehicle but less so when to the side. Kind of like looking at an LCD monitor from the side.

Since the LEDs draw very little current, less voltage drop (loss) occurs in the wiring between coach and tail lights of the toad and they stay t full brightness.

Last year, In daylight,I was hailed on the CB by a Semi driver who advised me that my "blinkers" were barely visible and might cause a citation to be issued. That was in Ca or OR. That evening I found an auto store and purchased a pair of LED replacement bulbs. They are much easier to see in daylight.

Tried clear and red. Definitely go with the red for a red lens taillight.

Marty

[ctcamper]

Thanks, I got two bulbs at pepboys, temporarily tested them out with a 12v jumper and they look good

[PaulC]

Also check out
www.autolumination.com
They have lots of different led bulbs depending on your requirements.

Paul

[ctcamper]

Thanks Paul, Always good to have vendor links.

Here is one of the pepboys vendors:
http://www.pilotautomotive.com/aftermarketbulb3.html

and one someone from another forum has used and liked:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...gi?product=CAR