12v LIGHTING

Baz,

Not sure about the Narva but I use an ARB adventure light and find this excellent. I think most of the dual fluro lights are pretty much the same. I have had a couple of single filament fluro's before and they were nowhere near as good as what I have now.

Versalite are good.

Gotta get me one of those.

I have rigged up a 12v Halegen (sp) downlight (same as the house ones) with a 45w bulb. PLENTY of light , and use bugger all power.

Dual Fluro 2x8 watt fitted with Tri Phosphor tubes (about $4 each). Chews 16 watt but gives heaps of light. The Tri Phos are aftermarket. Buy them from Bunnings.

I also use 10 watt halogen downlights like used in homes. !2 volt and buy from marine suppliers as these lights are used extensively on boats.

Cheers

Magnus

Gidday,I purchased a couple of 12 v power saver bulbs.I think they put out about 60-70 watts but not sure.Send me your e-mail address and I will send you some piccys of how I have set them up.I am going up to the Edward river very soon and I will get them out for you.If you have a inverter you can also use the 240v version.These ones come in11 watt and put out the equivelant of a 70 watt or better.Check them at Bunnings.
Seeya Locallaw

There has been a LOT of comment on this - some of the downsides too - search for Versalite and lights.....etc

The 'Supa light' from WA Solar puts out alot of light & is ideal for hanging from a tree etc. (best I've found) It's a 2D fluro in a square lamp shade & only uses 1.4 amps from memory.
Also there are some new LED globes out with 12 LEDs in a down light base. These only use .04 of an amp so are buying 5 to mount together in one light. Will report how the test goes when I get them. Cheers Craig..............

Thanks everyone, alot of great ideas i'll look into them on the weekend.

Baz.

a good cheap investment for the cargo area in your 4b is 1 of those $20 jobs from supercheap a length of cable, how ever long and cable tie it to ur cargo barrier, or fit a cig. lighter socket and a longer cable, and u have a handy work light, works for me

Lazy

Why pay big bucks when you can get the same light as a Versa light for about $50. These are available at your local Lawrence and Hansen or Auslec store. In fact they are exactly the same light as the Primus brand except for the colour and come with 2 hooks, canvas carry bag and inline switch. I own both one of these and a Versa Light and there is no difference in light output between the two. Have a look at electrical suppliers in the yellow pages.

cheers

Gooday Baz

I have two versalites, they are famtastic, there are some clones for example I think Primus makes one. I got a no name clone from a place near foairfield but it was crap I took it back.

Cheers

Gooday Baz

I have two versalites, they are famtastic, there are some clones for example I think Primus makes one. I got a no name clone from a place near foairfield but it was crap I took it back.

Cheers

Have tried just about all - and have come to the conclusion that the Nelson ELV 12V compact fluro is just about the best.

Go to the Nelson lights website and go to 'Product index/Garden lights 12V Botanical' then scroll down to Commercial grade garden lighting / ELV.
These globes are available from Bunnings or most lighting specialists for about $28. They have built in radio suppression and the warbling and screeching noises on HF will be a thing of the past.
I have had many other campers come to us and ask about our 'bright lights'.
As they are 12V dc - there is no worries with external camping applications, and the possibility of rainwater contamination. Wet leads and equipment that is used outdoors may be fatal with inverter/240V applications. 240 V is not forgiving at all!

"The Nelson ELV is the first Low Voltage lamp that provides excellent efficieny in a 12 Volt system.

The light output of the Nelson ELV is equivalent to a 60W incandescent lamp.

Due to its low power consumption and high efficieny the Nelson ELV further reduces running costs by decreasing the capacity of the 12Volt Transformer required.

Ideal For :- Do it Yourself Garden Lighting - 240V quality using a 12 Volt system
whenever mains supply is not available or is to exprensive to install.
Camping and Caravans "

Cheap, great piece of gear.