LED interior lights

[Lykos]

Hey all!

I've yet to find quality LED interior lights that are dimmable and that last more than six months.

What are you running that you know works?

Thanks in advance!

 

[oldnslow]

I got mine here:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/

I don't know if they are dimmable as I seldom drive at night anymore, but they have been working for 3 or 4 years now.

 

[CSG]

In my Pleasure-Way van, we now use a couple of these instead of the overheads. I use rechargeable batteries (Eneloop) and on the lower settings, it seems these lanterns last forever. Plus, they're inexpensive.

https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-...2133&sr=8-3&keywords=streamlight+lantern&th=1

 

[theksmith]

the one i purchased has been installed for over a year in my rig in the AZ heat and still works fine.



i bought a dimmer on Amazon, and a dimmable strip directly from a Chinese company: http://www.ledlightsworld.com/single-color-c-1_49_127.html

i used that company because they offer tons of choices on PCB color, waterproofing/housing style, color temperature, and total lumens. the already mentioned http://superbrightleds.com offers quite a few options as well and is a reputable US based shipper.

writeup/photos of my setup: https://offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4595

 

[Haraald]

I got mine here:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/

I got mine there too, they've lasted more than a year; but they come with very tiny gauge wires that are EXTREMELY difficult to connect to a larger gauge wiring system. I tried multiple connectors, crimps, spot welding etc.; ultimately settled on just epoxy.

 

[theksmith]

oh, one other source i've been happy with besides the 2 mentioned already is: https://www.oznium.com/

 

[Mundo4x4Casa]

My 10-pack of cheap, Chinese, 12v. warm white LED's were installed a couple years ago in the interior of my 19 year old Lance camper. So far so good. But...i do not have nor want any kind of dimmer. I've read that the problem with the ones I have is that they do not bode well if more than around 13 volts is applied to them. Since we do 95% of our travel off-house current, we do not reach that threshold. I did not replace the exterior camper lights which still basically run off the alternator at night and not in the chosen layover area. Eureka Dunes, Death Valley, 2017-04-06:

jefe

 

[LewisMad]

Hi! It was also very difficult for me to find quality LED interior lights, which are dimmable and durable. It is a challenge for all those drivers who want to install interior LED lights. From the beginning, I say don't try to order from AliExpress or Joom because it will be just a waste of money. I tried them, and they are horrible. I found some quality interior car lights on Amazon. I've had them for a year now, and they work just as well. I like that they have a great variety of colors, exactly 16 million and 30 scenes, and have an app in which you change the colors. I like them a lot, so I recommend them to you too.

 

[Trailwerx]

I got mine there too, they've lasted more than a year; but they come with very tiny gauge wires that are EXTREMELY difficult to connect to a larger gauge wiring system. I tried multiple connectors, crimps, spot welding etc.; ultimately settled on just epoxy.

Haraald, there's a very easy trick to crimping a small - guage wire to a larger one. When you strip the insulation off the smaller-diameter wire, strip off twice as much and then just bend the wire back on itself and twist the strands together to form a larger-diameter one. It turns the end of a 20 guage wire into something like a 16 guage and allows for a very secure crimped connection. I admit it took me a while to figure that one out but it works really well.

 

[Raul]

I'm using these for four years LED Recessed lights and I love them. Using them in the new build. Not sure if they are dimmable, but there may be an option.