1157 LED Replacement Bulbs
I purchased 4 Pilot Automotive LED 1157 replacement bulbs (IL-1157W-15} to install on my 2000 model motor home. The tail light cluster is a Bargman very similar to what is in use on older Lance truck...
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toedtoes wrote:rjxj wrote:
Why bother with led on the outside of the vehicle. I thought it was all about cutting battery consumption inside the RV? I have had vehicles for 10 years and not replaced exterior bulbs. Incandescent dont seem to be a problem or am I just lucky.
I replaced all my clearance lights with LED. I figured they'd last long enough that I could seal my lens covers without having to worry about changing the bulbs out. Now they are sealed against water and less likely to fall off due to branches, etc.
Another reason, small as it may seem, is that after replacing all the bulbs on the exterior of the camper and the truck with LEDs, They are pulling less amps from the alternator while driving; and with only a standard alternator charging 2 big AGM batteries (or 2 wet cell) all the help and less "stress" on it the better.. Just my own opinion. I'm no 12v system expert... though I try to play one on the internet from time to time! ;)
Dak
