Outdoor LED lighting needed for Jayco Eagle

Sounds dangerous, fit a external 12V socket and use a 12V LED lamp.

Regards

Derek from ABR

Shayne

I stress here before the following option that you need to know the power rating of the LED bar (as in 12V and how many Amps ?? Amps can be derived from Watts divided by 12 in a 12V system) and allow a little bit of safety margin for the power supply (as in higher rated CONTINUOUS output Amps or Watts @ 12V - not peak or short duration ratings as some may show to trap the unwary).

Depending on the power rating of the bar you intend to use, you could always get a 240V AC / 12V DC power supply and put a 12V cigar socket on the end of that to plug the LED bar into. Unfortunately this means you need to carry another bit of gear (the power supply). Some common (older) laptop 12V power supplies are good for about 3.5 Amps at 12V which gives you about 40Watts to play with (and are not too bulky). I probably have a few laying around gathering dust if you want one.

You can get low cost ($15 to $20) high current 12V @ 5A , 10A, 20A power supplies (60Watt, 120Watt, 240Watt) but these do require wiring up with 240V (and can still be portable) so not something I would promote unless you are an electrician or get it done professionally in which case you would probably make it a fixed installation and wire in a permanent 12V outlet as well for other uses.

The mechanics LED lamp may be an easier less fuss option as suggested by Derek.

Ken

Hi Shayne,

If you are looking for a strip light the best and safest way is to install an external 12v plug:

http://www.caravanandrvworld.com.au/electrical-generators-and-solar/electrical-components/Surface-Mount-Accessory-Cigarette-Socket

Alternatively a lot of people are now opting for this affordable and very effective option (you can mount it anywhere under your awning due to its light weight design):

http://www.caravanandrvworld.com.au/specials/luma-gear-battery-powered-led-camping-lantern

All the best,
C&RVW

Bunnings have led strip lighting in 240v I hang mine right around the annex its waterproof and come in various lenghts up to 20 metre
Steve

I would agree with the comments above with regards to choosing a 12v version, this way you could also run it off 12 volts from the Jayco if needed. Given the lower power consumption they are handy forms of lighting when you don't have 240V.

I found a 240v LED Submersible Fish tank light on EBAY.
This one is BLUE.. but you can get them in White.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/57-LED-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Bar-Submersible-Waterproof-Light-Lamp-Blue-100-240V-/300792239015?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D7484164562535300210%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D4%26sd%3D111048529301%26

I am not sure why everyone is saying having 240v outside. If it is dangerous why do they put the 240v outlet on the outside of caravans? Just make sure you have a Earth Leakage switch in your fan...

Thank you all very much for taking the time to post these awesome replies. It's much appreciated. I will check out all the links and take your comments into consideration. I can't believe how much information you guys provided in this thread. Although I have read posts on this site many times, this is the first time I have asked for assistance. What an amazing site this it.

Thank You all again and happy camping/caravanning
Shayne