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Title: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: dans96u295ft on October 01, 2020, 10:08:27 am
Anyone changed the two florescent bulbs to led in the outside porch light? One of mine burned out so it would be a good time. 12 inch f8 t5 bulbs.
Thanks
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: John44 on October 01, 2020, 10:20:03 am
Got 2 12 inch LED strips,installing this week.
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: DayDreamer on October 01, 2020, 10:24:40 am
Yes, I replaced mine with two strips as well.  Of course you can use one, two or three strips depending on the amount of light desired , can get standard density or high density strips and warm white or bright white.....all depending on your preference.


Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on October 01, 2020, 10:29:40 am
Changed ours years ago to strips. Replaced the clear entrance handle and now the LEDs are on low all the time unless I turn on the switch. I was going to fix it but I sort of like looking out the window and seeing a glow at the coach. LEDs must last forever as they have been on for years now.

Pierce
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: amos.harrison on October 01, 2020, 01:22:34 pm
FT Parts sells a LED porch light that is a direct replacement.
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: John44 on October 01, 2020, 01:27:07 pm
Got my 2 strips at Gander for about $15.
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on October 01, 2020, 03:03:42 pm
I had a couple of rolls of LEDs left over so just snipped and glued them in place. Also changed the entry grab handle as ours had cracks and the chrome had pits. I installed it several years ago and it has a blue LED in the top chrome piece. I had to sand on the ends of the clear part to get to fit exactly but it looks OEM now. Cheaper then but still not bad at $65 delivered: BLUE LED 12 volt Lighted RV Entry Grab Curved Handle Chrome ends assist... (https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-LED-12-volt-Lighted-RV-Entry-Grab-Curved-Handle-Chrome-ends-assist-coach/184373907833?epid=723798724&hash=item2aed8a9179:g:TBgAAOSwfHFbiTsQ)

Pierce
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: dsd on October 01, 2020, 09:21:05 pm
Yes and very happy with them ..DW thinks there too bright. Lol
ICIH (Pack-10) Aluminum Rigid Hard LED Strip Light Soft Warm White 3000K... (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QCS2XSX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Scott
One strip cut in half
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: dsd on October 01, 2020, 09:29:48 pm
Picture
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: dsd on October 01, 2020, 09:49:59 pm
Also converted the outside handrail to a led puck light during the same conversion. Others have also used different color leds for the handle. Mine are 3000k. Boring
Scott
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: kb0zke on October 01, 2020, 10:21:06 pm
Ja, I did as Pierce did. It was several years ago, but as I recall the worst part of the job was not being able to face the work. The ladder just wouldn't work that way, so I was standing along side the coach, working on the light to my left. Much fun with trifocals!
Title: Re: Changing porch light bulbs to led?
Post by: Sven and Kristi on October 02, 2020, 03:23:55 pm
I just did mine with two strip lights.  I found the when I did the ones inside, they were much brighter than I expected, so I used just one strip.  On the porch light, I used two strips that separate connectors, so I could plug in both or just one.  Right now I have one on and it seems to be enough.  I can always plug in the other if I change my mind.  Something to keep in mind is that a really bright porch light might make you pretty unpopular with a coach next to you, especially if you forget to turn it off before bed time.