LED Lighting

[Janner]

Hi folks, I've come to pick brains again!

I've looked here at various threads about LED lighting and I'm too simple to get it

Basically I want to replace all internal lights with LEDs. What's the easiest way? What do I need?

I have a P reg 2.5td.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

[g8dhe]

For the small lights they are standard vehicle bulbs you can get LED versions from EBAY they come with a variety of connectors to suit the holder you want. For the fluorescent tubes there are two types the older straight tube for which you can get a LED replacement that simply plugs in, or for the "U" tube style you can fit a COB LED panel like this http://www.g8dhe.net/bongo_images/repla ... cent_tube/
Whatever you have be aware that the light angles from an LED is totally different from the incandescent or fluorescent that it will be replacing, the internal reflectors have no function as the light only comes from the front face of the LED and there is little to none sideways light to light the roof itself hence it will look darker no matter what light output or colour temperature you go for.

[Janner]

So although LEDs are brighter and more efficient it may make the van darker overall? hmm ok, maybe I'll just try to get brighter regular bulbs.

[sotal]

Mine looks lots brighter throughout with leds.

I've got cob panels throughout. 2 in the front, one right at the back, one in the roof tent and one to replace the u shaped tube.

It is much, much brighter even with just the tube replacement on. The light seems to get bounced around well enough and the diffuser bounces some light at different angles.

[Janner]

Thanks Sotal. I've never had a vehicle that I can be so hands on with. We've just bought it so want to be as ready as we can for our first getaway. Bound to miss something though.