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Bedroom lighting problem.

I'm getting flack from the DW about the lights above the bed. They are hard to read by, to say the least. Is there a stronger bulb I can get (I'd like to keep the fixture) or do I start over?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #1 –
Mike,

That bulb looks shot-- no longer clear.

From my old records: Install two new Gustavson lamps over bed 4/7/03. Uses 921 bulb (18 watt)
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #2 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
That bulb looks shot-- no longer clear. 

Thanks, Brett, your copious files have saved my day.  Had wondered about the color. Damn good bulb to last that long, though it must have faded with age, as we all do. ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #3 –
Several outfits sell LED bulbs with that base, and some of them are probably brighter than the bulb that was there. Might be worth checking out.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #4 –
Superbright has a 921 led bulb.
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #5 –
Quote from: D.J. Osborn –
Several outfits sell LED bulbs with that base, and some of them are probably brighter than the bulb that was there. Might be worth checking out.
Quote from: Bill Willett –
Superbright has a 921 led bulb.

Thanks, Guys, so it's a "921" base I'm going to look for?  Any links?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #6 –
(10 Pack) - 921 Mini Indicator - T5 - 12.8V - Eiko

Was not able to find any LED bulbs to match the "regular" bulb's 265 lumens.  Anyone else find one?

I am having the same problem with replacing lighting in our kitchen-- 3 48" fluorescent recessed fixtures.  Trying to find LED's that match the OE bulb's CW 3050 lumens.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #7 –
a lot of the LED options are 3000 kelvin and up - soft is 2700 Kelvin - higher Kelvin seems brighter - also "harsher"

Try Cabin Bright

Cabin Bright | Innovative 12 volt LED Lighting
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Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #8 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
(10 Pack) - 921 Mini Indicator - T5 - 12.8V - Eiko

Was not able to find any LED bulbs to match the "regular" bulb's 265 lumens.  Anyone else find one?

I am having the same problem with replacing lighting in our kitchen-- 3 48" fluorescent recessed fixtures.  Trying to find LED's that match the OE bulb's CW 3050 lumens.


Here are a few that have about that output--but the color temperature may or may not be satisfactory for your intended use.

921 921/T5 Miniature Wedge Base LEDs | LED Car Light Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #9 –
Kinda off topic but I use a Kindle and Carol uses her Droid phone.  We have retired paper books.  We rarely use the ceiling or wall slights in the BR.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #10 –
David,

Yes, I went to that website.  But could not find any to match the OD 's 265 lumens.

And, again, if anyone knows of brighter LED replacements for standard 48" florescent bulbs (OE bulbs are 3050 lumen each) would sure like to explore it-- going to buy something this afternoon.  Dianne said no light in kitchen, no dinner.  Nuff said!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #11 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
David,

Yes, I went to that website.  But could not find any to match the OD 's 265 lumens.

This one has a higher lumen output, but the color temperature may be too "cool" and it may not distributed properly for the intended use.:

194 LED Bulb w/ Focusing Lens - 10 SMD LED Tower - Miniature Wedge Retrofit...


This one has a 260 lumen output, but may also be too "cool" for use as a bedroom light:

194 LED Bulb - 19 SMD LED - Miniature Wedge Retrofit | Miniature Wedge Base...


This one has a even higher lumen output, but may also be too "cool" for use as a bedroom light:

Amazon.com: JDM ASTAR 800 lumens Extremely Bright Error Free 921 912 PX...
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David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #12 –
I have used Cabin Bright leds in almost every room of our coach.  Very happy with the light and ease of installation.
I have replaced all of the thin light florescent bulbs with Cabin Bright LED strips-love them.

 ^.^d
Ted & Karen
2001 U270 36' - sold after 12 years full timing

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Reply #13 –
921 base: WARM WHITE at 4500K. 275 lumens. Amp draw is approximately .22A.

welcome to jirahled.com!

I exclusively use the products from these folks - zero issues with quality.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #14 –
Quote from: AC7880 –
921 base: WARM WHITE at 4500K.

"Warm white" doth not get it; both of us are graphic artists and 6400 kelvin (daylight) is what we're looking for, and if I could find them, I'd replace ALL of our lights.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #15 –
Just came from our local W-Mart. They had a 921 that I looked at seriously. But, like you, I wasn't sure of the Lumen / Kelvin numbers so I walked.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #16 –
Can you make this one work with a little adhesive mounting?

1530-V64-R3 UNIVERSAL FIT WEDGE MOUNT -
NOW TWICE AS BRIGHT! Show me the Money! Finally, a 12 volt LED direct replacement for standard 912, 921, 194 and practically all wedge-based bulbs. Runs nearly 600% higher efficiency, saving you a bundle. Thats right - you can run almost 6 of these gems for what it is costing you to run one regular incandescent bulb. The dry-campers dream come true! Just plug it in and start saving some big bucks! A must-have for RVs, campers, boats and trailers. Rated for 50,000 hours. Card is 1-3/16 inch diameter by 1/2 inch thick. Neoprene backing with Peel and Press 3M adhesive. An incredible 320 lumens!

Color is 6400K (see below for warm white). Amp draw averages a miserly .22A!

welcome to jirahled.com!
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #17 –
Seems to me, florescent lights are "old and in the way" ; the big boxes don't have 6400 kelvins, we have to run "cool whites" and they are all made in China, which, when you full-time, last a couple of months. I'd sure like to find an American-made source of lights, but it's prolly "dream-on". Thanks, Dan.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'
 

Re: Bedroom lighting problem.

Reply #18 –
Mike, I've had good experience with these guys: LED Retrofit Light Bulbs for RVs and Trailers

I bought LED's to replace the incandescent bulbs on those reading lights. I got 'warm white' and they are fine.

Edited to add, I found them from the RV Geeks website. Lot's of great info there. If you scroll down they offer a 5% coupon code at M4.

1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344