Best rv lighting according to redditors
We found 45 Reddit comments discussing the best rv lighting. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 45 Reddit comments discussing the best rv lighting. We ranked the 34 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Please stop.
Do not break anything... or unscrew it.
This is a link to the keys on the sellers website.
https://www.securitysafetyproducts.co.uk/security/protective-covers-cages/thermostop-medium-thermostat-guard-extra-keys-pack-of-2.php
HUDSON Coleman Fleetwood Access Door Key 8025 Qty 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0757QPKP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RODWDbBFC4RT9
It is the 8025 key. They are 5.5 pounds for a pack of 2 or 5 bucks on amazon.
They are universal keys.
Fuck your landlord for doing this but get him back. Spend the 5 bucks, adjust it to whatever you want, keep it locked and watch him lose his fucking mind.
Always look at a manufacturer and model number. You can buy a key to almost anything for under 15 bucks.
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RV Boat Recessed Ceiling Light 4 Pack Acegoo Super Slim LED Panel Light DC 12V 3W Full Aluminum Downlights, Warm White (Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012ZOI44C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tfOQybKENJ2DE
These are the lights here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R6NJ5M9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_u91MDbNZ21SAT
I've got 4 lighting areas on the bus, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Each section will be independently controlled by an arduino mega through a relay module. 4 in the living room, 4 in the kitchen, 2 in the bathroom, and 2 in the bedroom
Currently, the wire ends are all twisted together and Hooked up to a car jump starter to give me light until I can finish the Ac electrical system.
Yep. My Astro came with both dome and map lights, and while I did also swap a dome or two to LED, it's the map lights I swapped and use overnight... just one or two. The van dims them after around 30 mins, and will shut them off after a few hours, but that just means i have to double-tap the button in the morning to turn it off before turning it on, or if I'm still sitting there farting around on the computer, I actually use it as a bit of a timer to tell me to go to sleep.
But a single LED draws such a small amount of power, it's not enough to worry about overnight. 3 nights in a row, I'd crank and run the van in between, ensuring a full charge before final overnight shutdown, etc, but think of the LED status light on your phone or phone charger or GPS charger, that stays on 24/7 because you never unplug it, and only have an issue if you leave the vehicle off for over a week or something. It's the same kinda light, and they don't need much if you don't need much light.
With that said, if you want to be able to work on the van with their light, or have appropriate desk lighting for work, or kitchen lighting for cooking, you'll want something brighter; I like these ones on a dimmer for actual renovated lighting. But for just chilling in there by myself reading or gaming, an LED-swapped OEM map light is plenty for seeing what's in front of me and navigating to the driver's seat or door or whatever. The thing to mind is that by turning on whatever light you're using that you've swapped to LED, you're not still running 5-10 incandescents that are part of the courtesy lighting package or something (like if I did my domes instead of individual map lights).
Gold Stars 92111802 Natural White LED Replacement Light Bulb (921/T15 Wedge base 120 Lumens 12v or 24v) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D9JYFMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PrcVzb0K645AY
A 60W bulb is about 750 lumens so any RV light that is close to that.
Here is a pack of two at 500lumens & 3.5w each:
https://www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Interior-Light-Switch-Camper/dp/B01N4D2OHQ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa
The one I'm seeing has a maximum draw of 5V and I figured 10 hours of use was also a maximum, so we're definitely assuming maximum usage here and worst-case scenario. But definitely possible that we use much much less energy.
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4 amp is 8 LED lights running together at full brightness for full 4 hours, so again, a maximum. These are the ones I was looking at X2. I can reduce from 16 to 8 (obviously another maximum) but wanted to look at putting them in different layouts for different use cases (lower ones for just floor use late at night, upper ones for natural light, front ones for cab use only and then extras if needed, but honestly don't need nearly that many).
Just the fan and lights are 66Ah together, so those really wouldn't need much, possibly even just one battery if we went with one set of lights and normal use of the fan. We are definitely going for extreme comfort in this case since it's just a vacation van.
The inverter came with the vehicle and currently only runs when the car runs. It is nice to have to charge devices while we drive, so we intend on keeping that. I'd like at least SOMETHING for when the vehicle isn't running, so I guess I'm curious what the smallest setup would be that's still reasonably cheap and reliable for maybe a few things? I know I can limit my useage down to absolutely nothing, but that's not what I'm aiming for.
Buddy of mine got this for his GTI and I really liked it. This’ll probably be what I go with, way cheaper and has all the color changing magic you’d want
It's a 921. Like this
Something like this dimmer switch might work? Would be a fun rabbit hole to fall down.
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So I tracked down the power to the dash lights (cluster etc). Its fuse #6 in the fuse box on the passenger side interior. Could tap right into that and run the dimmer up to the dash for easy access. I've saved it to a wishlist but have bigger fish to fry atm. Cheers!
https://www.amazon.com/acegoo-Recessed-Ceiling-Aluminum-Downlights/dp/B012ZOI44C?th=1
Your motor may not like PWM. Try a regular DC dimmer instead, like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4UBMW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ykmRzbCRCQ4WH).
Yeah Trail Tech is solid and can give you the important gauges. Wire it into your lights and you don’t even need a battery.
For the lights, get the 12v coil from Treats and replace your incandescent bulbs with these, which plug right into your fixtures:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071V2DBWP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ZOI3ZW/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here are all the LEDs I've bought so far. I have had 0 issues with any of them
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Mineral wool, foam board and 3M Thinsulate. And for the lights:
12V RV LED Touch Boat Ceiling... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D35SHZB?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I am using these round flush mount LED fixtures. I have seen numerous other builds with them as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012ZOI44C/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am also using some warm led strip and red led strip in a few places
We used these,
they are almost flush to the ceiling and look really nice,
warm hue too.
Are all your lights LED?
I have a 1996 model 30'. So I bought nice pack of 20 pack of ledto replace all the stock lamps. Was awhile ago, but I think I rememeber see how all 20 of those LED's drew as much as 1.5 of the stock lamps. Even if it's not THE problem, it certainly helps, regardless of there being a problem in the first place.
I've been a licensed electrician for 15 years. Always good time chasing down a little issue. Atleast the big ones are obvious, they blow fuses/trip breakers. Little parasitic ones are such a pain.
Good luck man.
Sorry for the delay - I can not upload any photos! Here is a link to the amazon item https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fiamma-Dekalin-Sealant-Caravans-Motorhomes/dp/B06XXHMKSG/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=fiamma+roof+40x40&qid=1558348320&s=gateway&sr=8-4. We paid about £65.00 I think. As we have the van version of the Carry we dont have windows in the back so this was great for ventilation.
From the details "DO NOT Use With AC 120V Or AC 240V - This Is A Bulb Designed For Low Voltage DC 12V to DC 20V"
So yes you can run directly off of 12V battery.
I was originally going to say no as the bulb end looks like a 120v bulb and usually LED bulbs like that have their own 120AC to DC converter built in but this one doesn't.
I put one of these https://www.amazon.com/Kohree-Ceiling-Interior-Lighting-Trailer/dp/B01L8CW9R0
in my power shed connected directly to my 12v system so I have lighting to work on my inverter system without needing it to be running. Its the exact same thing except the one you suggested will need a base to screw into where as this one just has wire leads.
There are several lights out there that can be dimmed. Baja Designs (12m,30s) lights can be dimmed to 50%, and MTN LITEbar has several modes as well.
You could also probably use one of these or similar, but they might, or might not work.
I shopped endlessly for one before I gave up and decided to make my own.
Get a small piece of sheet metal and find some switches that you like, then make your own! There were some small sheets of brass and such at my local ACE Hardware, probably also at home depot, and I bought some brass from Amazon and eBay for my project as well.
I drilled some holes in my brass plate for some toggle switches that i really like, added a couple of LED indicators on things that I don't want to forget (propane valve open, wifi system running), and some LED dimmer knobs for my lights. It takes extra time to cut and drill your metal plate, then grind off the sharp edges with a dremel, but you'll get result that you like.
(tip: if you are trying to drill into sheet metal, clamp it to a wood block first or your holes will warp - the bit frequently catches the edge as it goes through at the very end. Some of mine turned out a little rough as I was figuring things out)
you will need
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Total will run you $200 to $250 in parts