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devildog1971
Explorer
Feb 06, 2018

Changing florescent to l e d that look like florescent

I would like to get some information on changing the florescent lights in my monaco, to the led florescent any body do this or know about it
  • I ordered this set from Amazon. I have replaced the bulbs in one light in the bathroom hallway in our motor home. These are quite a bit brighter than the original fluorescent bulbs.

    I still have two LED bulbs on hand, but I have four more lights I want to replace so I need to order a couple more sets of these. I'm pleased with the light output.
  • William B wrote:
    I used M4 LED bulbs. I removed the ballasts and altered the wiring according to their detailed instructions and am very happy with the result. A little more expensive than strips but it was easy and works well. JMHO
    I also used M4 LED bulbs,works very well.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    I just did mine like D E Bishop did, Strips, a total of 5 Meters of LED's (for under 10 bucks on Amazon)

    One thing I did differnt is cut the lights apart always at the solder pads but cut in a "Chair" pattern (Up to mid point of strip then between the Positive and Negative pads and then up to the top)

    That way on one end I had all negative pads
    On the other end all positive

    So I just ran a bare "Bus bar" type jumper up the pads.. I had just three other places. I do not have a LO-HI, only high.

    Finished my last unit over the weekend on the 3 I have.

    A techician I know also uses the 5 meter strips but by bending and doubling back he does not need jumpers at all. I really like the results.
  • There are now LED replacement "tubes" that look like and act like your existing setup but they may not be designed for your 12V system.