12 volt lights

G'Day Eric, We always used to use super cheap lights . Before we went on our three month trip we lashed out and bought the primus flouro's. After owning these we are extremely happy with their light output and the are more efficient than the cheap ones, and you can replce the bulbs in them if you have any dramas. Cheers Troopytrek.

Hi Eric
i have a versa light which is great and doesn't use much power (..8amp i think) but there is one advertised on this site a yellow torpedo light which only uses .45 amp the only down side to these is that there is no shield on the light so when u hang it up in the camp or using it as a work light u always have it shining in your eyes.

MATTIE

Want a cheap and reliable, low current draw (less than 1 amp) then get yourself a normal 240v batten fitting, Nelson 12v CFL globe, plastic(PET) peanut butter/jam jar and a woolies extension lead.
Cut off the 240v plug from both ends of the lead fit your 12v plug of choice to one end and the batten fitting to the other, make a hole in the plastic lid of the jar to fit the collar on the batten fitting and it is finished. Less than $20 and a bleep load of light.
I fitted a magnet to the base of the batten fitting so it could stick to the vehicle or a tent pole.
Another option is to buy a bunnings type trouble light and change the globe and plug to 12v items.

Hi Eric
I lashed out and bought one of the expensive Pirahna lights.
Did not want to be let down by another cheapy in the middle of the nightgt.
A bit expensive I know, but draws less than 1 amp, really rugged and attaches to the battery or has a merrit / ciggy lighter plug converter, you choose. Has a nice long chord as well.
Broke but happy

I have two versalites and they work fine. As for hooking to the battery I have two weather proof external cig outlets i just plug in.

I have seen similar set ups like travellers and they give plenty of light and are cheap to set up.

Brian

If you want low power consumption from your battery these things are fantastic!

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I use 2 of them in my camper. They draw less than 200 milli Amps (0.2A)

Just bought a rechargable LED light (long tube similar to a Flouro) 5 hours + before recharging $44

I use a Col-lite and have found it to be excellent... cost around $100.

Draws 0.8a and gives off heaps of light..

I have used mine on several camping trips including the cape for the past 2 - 3 years and it works a treat.

Made on the Sunshine Coast and built nice and strong.

Col-Lite Products. Lot 11 Ahern Rd Conondale QLD 4552. p: (07) 5494 4655