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10-02-2022, 07:44 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Sabinal
Posts: 34
M.O.C. #31462
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Led lighting
Ok yet another task done.
So this one I owed to y’all. I would have changed the lights that didn’t work anyway but reading some of yalls posts I decided to go led. At the time I hadn’t run a plug yet and was working solely on battery power. I was amazed how much less the leds power requirements were and running on battery it was a huge difference. Instead of having to charge the battery daily I could go 3-4 days without charging it.
On top of that the amount of light was so much more improved. It lit the Rv pretty well with the standard bulbs but my dad would have trouble reading in that light and quite frankly I am getting to that point myself. The led are so much brighter I don’t even need all the lights on. The porch light I will do in another post. The link for the porch light listed here replaced the light up front by the battery door which was not working.
Here is what I got
Starlights 1141-400 Single Pole LED Replacement Bulb https://a.co/d/9fbPOqf
Antline 1156 1141 1003 7506 BA15S LED Bulbs White 20-Packs, Super Bright 3014 50-SMD LED Replacement for 12 Volt RV Camper Trailer Boat Trunk Interior Lights https://a.co/d/cCOCRFQ
BRISHINE 20PCS 921 Interior LED Light Bulbs for RV, Super Bright 36-SMD 6000K White T10 922 912 194 LED Bulbs Replacement for Camper Trailer Motorhome Marine Boat Indoor Ceiling Dome Lights(12V DC) https://a.co/d/itGJRQq
Partsam Rectangle LED RV Porch Light Exterior Utility Light 12v Lighting Fixture Replacement Light with On/Off Switch for RVs, Trailers, Campers, 5th Wheels w/Snap-on Clear and Amber Lenses https://a.co/d/dLIG34n
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10-02-2022, 09:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I replaced all the lights in my camper, motor home, house and shop with LED bulbs for all the reasons you stated.
Lynwood
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10-02-2022, 10:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,952
M.O.C. #5651
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I replaced the lights over the chairs at the back of the coach. They were not very bright. I checked the specs and they were something like 350 lumens, whereas the originals were 400.
So I gave up and bought a flourescent bulb - I think 40 inches, maybe only 36. It had no switch, just a cord so I bought a remote control wall outlet. It is REALLY bright. I could no longer read at night with the dim bulbs before.
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2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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10-02-2022, 10:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,588
M.O.C. #22835
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LED's are definitely more efficient and bright than standard light bulbs for sure. Just be mindful of other campers who do not appreciate bright lights outside at night (all night long).
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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10-02-2022, 05:25 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Sabinal
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M.O.C. #31462
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It spend most of the time on my ranch as a guest house
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10-02-2022, 05:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,588
M.O.C. #22835
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogueknight
It spend most of the time on my ranch as a guest house
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In that case, I suppose you can never get bright enough! We live in the country and have coyotes. So, I completely understand the need for bright lights in your case.
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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10-02-2022, 05:46 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Sabinal
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M.O.C. #31462
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It’s actually more for my parents. They have to see they ar already fall risks
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10-03-2022, 08:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,233
M.O.C. #30417
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I love the new led lights but for some reason the manufacture thinks using 4000 to 6000 kelvin is a good thing. Brighter is better... Good god the new trailers are so bright it strains the eyes. I've had to replace all my interior lighting with 2700 kelvin. I've even installed dimmer switches on all. I do like the brighter lighting on the exterior.
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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10-03-2022, 11:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I actually like the high temperature bulbs. 5000 degree suits me.
Lynwood
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10-04-2022, 10:59 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Burley
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #31763
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We have 2011 mountaineer 335ret model.
We want to put in led lites. What kind of led lites can we install?
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10-04-2022, 12:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
Posts: 2,419
M.O.C. #21044
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I don't know that a comprehensive list for your specific model RV exists. You probably need to look at each fixture type and make your own list. I think LED replacement bulbs are easy to find on Amazon or many other sites. If you search this forum for "LED bulb replacements" lots of threads come up. I read thru a few and several folks have used M4 LED Lighting and Accessories...
https://m4products.com/
They have an easy conversion chart for your old filament bulbs to LED.
I have not personally bought from them but I saw them mentioned in several threads on the subject.
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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10-04-2022, 01:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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M4 is the RV bulbs we use.
Lynwood
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10-04-2022, 03:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,233
M.O.C. #30417
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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10-05-2022, 08:26 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Sabinal
Posts: 34
M.O.C. #31462
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charveyriverview
We have 2011 mountaineer 335ret model.
We want to put in led lites. What kind of led lites can we install?
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BRISHINE 20PCS 921 Interior LED Light Bulbs for RV, Super Bright 36-SMD 6000K White T10 922 912 194 LED Bulbs Replacement for Camper Trailer Motorhome Marine Boat Indoor Ceiling Dome Lights(12V DC) https://a.co/d/3agOS9N
Starlights 1141-400 Single Pole LED Replacement Bulb https://a.co/d/3j6IJqU
Limited-time deal: Antline 1156 1141 1003 7506 BA15S LED Bulbs White 20-Packs, Super Bright 3014 50-SMD LED Replacement for 12 Volt RV Camper Trailer Boat Trunk Interior Lights https://a.co/d/557WRxh
Antline T10 921 194 168 175 LED Bulbs White 20-Packs, Super Bright 3014 42-SMD LED Replacement 12 Volt RV Camper Trailer Boat Trunk Interior Dome Map License Lights, Backup Reverse Lights https://a.co/d/aXDOVCl
Those are the led bulbs I used in my 2011. Most were pretty cheap except the two “scare” lights.
Oh and my porch light I used this one and it lights up the whole side of the Rv clearly
Raycharm 15.4" High Lumen Output Low Current Draw, 6000K White 40° Down Angle Focused Flood Beam 3500 Lumen, Curved LED Worklight/Porch Utility Light/Awning Light for RV & Utility Vehicle, White, 1PC https://a.co/d/dGnUVBz
If you don’t want one that big then I got this one
MICTUNING RV Exterior LED Porch Utility Light - 12V 750 Lumen Awning Lights | Replacement Lighting for RVs Trailers Campers https://a.co/d/467hkzy
It’s actually smaller than the original porch light and still lights up well. I had siliconed the old holes and wanted to have them completely covered so I wanted a bigger light. Had the housing been bigger to cover all the holes I would have stayed with this one it worked well.
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01-08-2023, 01:48 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Mesa
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #28356
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
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Thanks for posting these 2 Amazon products. I assume the individual puck/dome lights with built-in on/off/dimmer switch can replace the blazingly bright lights over the dining table and over the bed.
I wonder if the 2nd switch with the dimmer can replace the ceiling light switch? It's the top switch, above the Control Panel in the pic below...
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2021 Ford F350 6.7L CC SRW SB w/ B&W Companion Slider, Smart Air II air bags
Home base is Mesa, AZ
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01-08-2023, 02:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,233
M.O.C. #30417
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Yes that can replace any LED puck light. I replaced all of mine.
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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01-08-2023, 03:09 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Mesa
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #28356
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
Yes that can replace any LED puck light. I replaced all of mine.
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Thanks (again). Now I need an on/off/dimmer switch for the ceiling lights - one that will replace this one:
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2021 Ford F350 6.7L CC SRW SB w/ B&W Companion Slider, Smart Air II air bags
Home base is Mesa, AZ
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01-08-2023, 05:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
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M.O.C. #30417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhatExit?
Thanks (again). Now I need an on/off/dimmer switch for the ceiling lights - one that will replace this one:
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I installed one in the bathroom and the bedroom.
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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01-09-2023, 09:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: everywhere, USA
Posts: 281
M.O.C. #28634
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I installed these touch plate dimmers from amazon in my living room, bedroom and kitchen. they work great! touch on and off and hold to dim. They are smaller so I used the existing wall plate for trim.
RecPro RV Dimmer Switch | RV 12V Touch Dimmer Switch | Compatible with LED, Incandescent, or Halogen Bulbs (Single)
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...te=1&p=1267215
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