Thoughts on LED lights

Yukoners wrote:

Reddog1 wrote:
I have learned a simple lesson. If the L.E.D. does not state 9 to 30 volt, do not buy it. The 9 to 30 volt L.E.D.s have a builtin voltage regulator.

Wayne

Great info that explains a lot. In all my research and changing over our AF990 I never understood this.
You could say "the light just came on!"
Thanks Wayne.

You are welcome.

As has been posted, you don't have to change the complete fixture. I initially used my OEM (1988) fixtures, but the lens were starting to crack so I replaced the fixtures.

I think it is worth knowing, you can get the L.E.D.s in a bulb configuration, and flat boards. I have both but prefer the boards. They direct the light straight down, giving more usable light. Typically the boards are cheaper.

The most important thing is the voltage. As I previously posted, 9 to 30 volts. Almost every L.E.D. I bought that said 12 volts burned out in a short period of time. How short depends on frequency of use. If you question this, turn one of the 12 volt only on for a week. The charger in your RV/TC will go as high as 14.4 to 14.8 volts. Sometimes, not often, the L.E.D.s will be advertised as 12 volt. When you read the specs, if they don't say 9 to 30 volts my suggestion is to stay away.

Wayne