12v lighting in a caravan ?

Hi Lionel

Forget the halogens and go LED. Very power efficient and now a huge variety of products with good lighting ability.

I think you will find that household halogens are in fact 12 v bulbs, so the heat/fire issue would still be valid in a caravan.

Motherhen

The 12 volt down lights in my Rapid are 20 watt spade type ordinary globes that you see in a stop light on a Camry, and they get filthy hot.
And it also has 2 hologen for reading lights and they get even hotter.

Go the LED, or 12 volt fluro! if you need a better spread of light, that won't drain the battery as quick.

Cheeers

GO LED man !
It's the only way

Cool running, and very low on power useage.


Cheers
Bucky

G'day Lionel,

My van had 12V. halogen lamps in it but I recently changed over to LED lamps.
The lamps I used plug straight into the holes used by the halogen lamps, you can see the type by going to www.ledshoponline.com. and click on the 'caravan/motorhome' link and then click on 'G4 bulbs'.

I chose the 9 LED cool white which suits me but women seem to prefer warm white, which could be an issue if you are married. The cost is $21 each, including postage, and they plug into a light fitting that takes the two pin halogen lamp. I am very happy with my as they use very little power and throw out enough light for my needs.

Regards,

Peter (1)

Thanks everyone, looks like a combination of floros and LEDs will be the way to go.


Cheers......Lionel.