Hi,I am tired of the single bulb, low light output, of the porch light that came with my trailer. Put a LED in there a number of years ago, but it's still not bright enough.....or, more likely, my eyes simply need more light than they used to. Seldom have it on, but when on, I want to see. Bothering anyone with "light pollution" isn't an issue where I usually am. My buddies new trailer has lots of light, but I would rather not buy a new trailer just to get more light.Any suggestions for a different fixture I can put out there?Thanks,

This one,not cheap but BRIGHT Porch Light

They are low light emitting for a reason. While out camping, who wants the guy next to you shining his light on you and your peaceful campout?

I rarely use my porch light. When I need more light than the night provides I strap on a headlamp which doesn’t bother my neighbors. How do you know lots of lights don’t bother other campers? Wishful thinking?

jdc1I guess you didn't see where he said LIGHT POLLUTION IS NOT a problem where I normaly go!!!

IAMICHABOD,I like it. Thanks. Will see if any one else has any other suggestions b4 I order it.Rescue,Where we usually go there isn't anyone to bother. But, if I needed light to see so I didn't fall down and injure myself then.....who cares.

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Grit_dog
Navigator
Apr 24, 2022
OP, that first option looks pretty decent. For $25 it’s cheap enough to try.
Otherwise, there are tons of LED vehicle lights that you could potentially use. Look for more of a flood beam than a driving light pencil type beam.
Sjm9911
Explorer
Apr 24, 2022
I would just use a lantern. The porch light for me is on so ,I dont trip, or if I'm just sitting outside. Its not bright. But If I need more light , a lantern is easy. And adjustable for what I'm doing.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Apr 24, 2022
Wade44 wrote:
IAMICHABOD wrote:

Maybe we should hold a class on reading comprehension,read the OPs post and read the sentence in BOLD.....

Maybe you should, you can bundle it up with a class in how to avoid the urge to become a self appointed forum moderator.

This is true maybe I should :B,but now I have 2 more nominees that this post reminded me of.
Wade44
Explorer
Apr 24, 2022
IAMICHABOD wrote:

Maybe we should hold a class on reading comprehension,read the OPs post and read the sentence in BOLD.....

Maybe you should, you can bundle it up with a class in how to avoid the urge to become a self appointed forum moderator.
Fizz
Explorer
Apr 24, 2022
Like I wrote elsewhere.
Now, I only come here for the 'entertainment' value.
It never fails to amuse.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Apr 24, 2022
Wade44 wrote:
bob213 wrote:
jdc1 wrote:
They are low light emitting for a reason. While out camping, who wants the guy next to you shining his light on you and your peaceful campout?

Didn't' take long for the light police to jump in.
I guess they go by the mantra of "If I don't like it no one should have it".
SAD

Because nothing is better than being at a dark sky area at a state or ACOE campground and having the folks around you lighting the whole place up like the Vegas strip. Its the greatest. SAD.

:S Maybe we should hold a class on reading comprehension,read the OPs post and read the sentence in BOLD.....:R
SteveAE wrote:
Hi,
I am tired of the single bulb, low light output, of the porch light that came with my trailer. Put a LED in there a number of years ago, but it's still not bright enough.....or, more likely, my eyes simply need more light than they used to. Seldom have it on, but when on, I want to see. Bothering anyone with "light pollution" isn't an issue where I usually am
My buddies new trailer has lots of light, but I would rather not buy a new trailer just to get more light.
Any suggestions for a different fixture I can put out there?
Thanks,
Wade44
Explorer
Apr 23, 2022
bob213 wrote:
jdc1 wrote:
They are low light emitting for a reason. While out camping, who wants the guy next to you shining his light on you and your peaceful campout?

Didn't' take long for the light police to jump in.
I guess they go by the mantra of "If I don't like it no one should have it".
SAD

Because nothing is better than being at a dark sky area at a state or ACOE campground and having the folks around you lighting the whole place up like the Vegas strip. Its the greatest. SAD.
bob213
Explorer
Apr 23, 2022
jdc1 wrote:
They are low light emitting for a reason. While out camping, who wants the guy next to you shining his light on you and your peaceful campout?

Didn't' take long for the light police to jump in.
I guess they go by the mantra of "If I don't like it no one should have it".
SAD
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Apr 23, 2022
“ I guess you didn't see where he said LIGHT POLLUTION IS NOT a problem…”

In OP’s opinion. Or loud music, screaming kids, huge campfires, motorcycles, parties etc. Ask one of his neighbors.
SteveAE
Explorer
Apr 23, 2022
Durb wrote:
IAMICHABOD wrote:
This one,not cheap but BRIGHT
Porch Light

I have two of these as scare lights on the front of my trailer. They are really bright, in my mind, too bright for a porch light. If you want, PM me an email address and I will forward a photo that illustrates their intensity.

Agreed that I don't want too much light either.
Trying to find the right balance without buying five different fixtures. Sent Super Bright LED's a note inquiring as to how many lumens they recommend for a porch light.
PM sent.

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