Generator/LED Questions

Thanks for all the info on the lights ... I definitely want to get them changed out before we start our camping year!

By coincidence, while researching 3rd brake lights today (going on the back when my lighting recall is done), I found that etrailer has a bunch of interior LED fixtures.  Not drop-in replacements for the bulbs themselves but I thought I would pass this on:  http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Lights-sf-Interior_Lights-pc-LED_Light.aspx

As for monitoring the battery, I stick with measuring the battery at-rest voltage (look up Wind Sun's battery FAQ for more info).  I do like the monitoring systems like the Trimetric.

Renosteve- see my post and related ones about the Watts-UP meter:  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2898&KW=watts+up&PID=27452&title=electrical-current-draw#27452.  It works great - needs a #6 or 8 wire from the main battery lead in, but has many functions and you can monitor total current use.

LED questions:

Yes, I do have all the part numbers and will supply them later on today.  I'm on PCT, so you will likely be getting my reply late tonight.  Our POD is a 171.  I'm confident however, the bulbs and fixtures are the same.

My biggest clue to replace these was putting my hand on the Porch light and feeling the intense heat.  That got me going fast to replace the LED's throughout.

BTW, I also have used SuperBrightLED's.  They are good and somewhat competitive.  However, if you understand the kelvin ratings and what they mean to colors, you can get the same stuff less expensive.  I've been making LED flashlights for years now.  You can turn an ordinary flashlight into one that will last you forever with a few dollars and understanding OHM's law to reduce the amperage.

Another BTW, I know a guy here that replaced lights with LED's in his motorhome.  It cost him over $400 from a trailer supplier.  For a drill and the fun of it, I priced out the DHGate bulbs and came up with $120.

Ours cost us $70 for every bulb in the POD

Burt