LED's

[LOFAT36]

To switch out my old TT tailights to LED's, I assume I would have to get a new socket. Correct ?

[Tvov]

I got some replacement LEDs for my truck running lights at Walmart... and they are pretty crappy. They are the blueish color, so behind the orange lens they actually come out more yellow. I've also replaced about 3 out of the 5 LED bulbs because they are built so poorly - I bought extra out of habit and have used up my extra bulbs.

Next time I have to replace LEDs I'm going to try an auto parts store. In this case, "saving money" at Walmart was not worth it.

[Atlee]

What is the major advantage to LED's for the taillights and the running lights? I understand the desire to change out the interior lights, due to energy savings, but energy is no problem for taillights and running lights.

LOFAT36 wrote:
To switch out my old TT tailights to LED's, I assume I would have to get a new socket. Correct ?

[Durb]

GordonThree wrote:

LOFAT36 wrote:

GordonThree wrote:
When shopping, buy LEDs matching the lens color for best results.

I don't understand this. Lenses are red, bulbs are clear. Correct ?

Incandescent bulbs are most often clear. LEDS however only generate "simulated" white light, relying on our eye (or camera) to integrate two colors, blue and yellow giving the illusion of white. High end
LEDs can generate a fuller spectrum, but I haven't seen anyone selling those on a retrofit bulb.

Putting a white led behind a red lens doesn't work as well as putting a red led behind a red lens or an amber led behind an amber lens.

Good day for learning ... Never knew that. I illuminated the front of my house with with LED lights. The light was too white so I put an amber lens over it to warm up the color. The most awful green color came out the frontside. Now I know why.

[CavemanCharlie]

deltabravo wrote:

GordonThree wrote:
When shopping, buy LEDs matching the lens color for best results.

Yes, that is a must. Buy red LEDs for tail lights.

You guys do realize that the standard bulb behind the tail light is not a red light,, right ?? I admit that incandescent bulbs do put out kinda a yellowish glow. But, I don't understand why some of you keep insisting on putting a red bulb in there. If you're going to do that you might as well get a clear lens. It's the red lens that makes the light red. Not the bulb.

[trail-explorer]

Best red LEDs I found are these

I run them in my truck tail lights and the small travel trailer.

[deltabravo]

GordonThree wrote:
When shopping, buy LEDs matching the lens color for best results.

Yes, that is a must. Buy red LEDs for tail lights.

[CavemanCharlie]

I put a while light behind the red lens on my TT and it works OK. I got the bulbs at Wall Mart and they fit the standard socket. They are sold as replacements for standard taillight bulbs. I put one in at a time so I could compare results then I stood back and watched. They do light up quicker but, the ones I have are not any brighter.

If you find some brighter ones let me know. The tail lights on my TT are hard to see in bright daylight and I sure wish they were brighter.

[LOFAT36]

GordonThree wrote:

LOFAT36 wrote:

GordonThree wrote:
When shopping, buy LEDs matching the lens color for best results.

I don't understand this. Lenses are red, bulbs are clear. Correct ?

Incandescent bulbs are most often clear. LEDS however only generate "simulated" white light, relying on our eye (or camera) to integrate two colors, blue and yellow giving the illusion of white. High end
LEDs can generate a fuller spectrum, but I haven't seen anyone selling those on a retrofit bulb.

Putting a white led behind a red lens doesn't work as well as putting a red led behind a red lens or an amber led behind an amber lens.

Interesting, I never knew they came in red. I'll check that out. Thanks, Gordon.

[Lwiddis]

Good point, Gordon.

[GordonThree]

LOFAT36 wrote:

GordonThree wrote:
When shopping, buy LEDs matching the lens color for best results.

I don't understand this. Lenses are red, bulbs are clear. Correct ?

Incandescent bulbs are most often clear. LEDS however only generate "simulated" white light, relying on our eye (or camera) to integrate two colors, blue and yellow giving the illusion of white. High end
LEDs can generate a fuller spectrum, but I haven't seen anyone selling those on a retrofit bulb.

Putting a white led behind a red lens doesn't work as well as putting a red led behind a red lens or an amber led behind an amber lens.

[corvettekent]

I bought a set of Harbor Freight LED lights, then took them apart and used the LED light board to put inside my old trailer lights. They work great.

[LOFAT36]

GordonThree wrote:
When shopping, buy LEDs matching the lens color for best results.

I don't understand this. Lenses are red, bulbs are clear. Correct ?

[LOFAT36]

yillb wrote:

LOFAT36 wrote:
To switch out my old TT tailights to LED's, I assume I would have to get a new socket. Correct ?

Negative, they make bulbs that fit in stock housing, I did the same swap, i did it on ALL the lights on my trailer, and ALL the lights on my truck.

What year is the trailer ?

2011 Rockwood. I'd like something brighter.

[GordonThree]

When shopping, buy LEDs matching the lens color for best results.

[Trailblazer87]

I found some direct replacement LEDs for mine, not sure which you have but found mine at a local O'REILLY'S. I'm sure Super Bright LEDs would have something as well.