Generator/LED Questions

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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. 
We bought two sets of 10 LED paddle style 921 replacements for $30 each set direct from China, postage free, on line thru eBay.  They are 10 LEDs per paddle.  I think I googled " 921 LED replacement".  So far only one of 11 installed has failed.  Rather white, but one gets used to it.  Current draw is miniscule.

Walt

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Podsible Dream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571	Topic: Generator/LED Questions Posted: 05 Feb 2013 at 3:39pm
	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. We bought two sets of 10 LED paddle style 921 replacements for $30 each set direct from China, postage free, on line thru eBay. They are 10 LEDs per paddle. I think I googled " 921 LED replacement". So far only one of 11 installed has failed. Rather white, but one gets used to it. Current draw is miniscule. Walt
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Burt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 62	Posted: 05 Feb 2013 at 4:36pm
	Led info: Here are the inside LED's I used in the RPOD. http://www.dhgate.com/white-t10-wedge-w5w-68pc-3020smd-automotive/p-ff808081304a1ef8013069788ed92a0c.html This is direct from China and there are multiple LED's called "corn" on these bulbs. 68 LED's in all on each "bulb." They put out more light than the incandescents did. I placed them side by side once to test. These will the the greatest amount of LED's you will purchase for your POD. If you want the "Warm White ones," get them from superbrightleds.com The only place we used them was in the bedroom area for the warmer colors. With all changes, you must accept some adjustments. The white colors don't bother us and we're glad to be using less amperage as a result. For generators, the current Consumer reports has a high rating for Troy bilt XP700 for $900. However, I still swear by the Honda's. They are very quiet and consumer small amounts of fuel. Good Luck, Burt

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 05 Feb 2013 at 7:58pm
	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.
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dsmiths Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866	Posted: 05 Feb 2013 at 9:53pm
	Burt, I used (sorry) a chinese companty and replaced 2/3 of the bulbs in my 172 for less that $15.00, it was on an older thread, maybe a year ago. go to the search function and you should be able to find it. they are a bright blue light but do well for the price.
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Burt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 62	Posted: 05 Feb 2013 at 10:04pm


Burt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 04 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 62	Posted: 05 Feb 2013 at 10:09pm
	Yes, I did also use a Chinese company. Although I replaced every light on the POD with Chinese Led's and the total cost was $70 and I have plenty of spares. This included all interior, exterior running, marking and porch lights. I have used SuperBrightLed's on occasion but for different purposes. They are a good company and yet, are still a re-seller. Going direct cuts out the middle seller. Glad U did better than me but if I had gone to an outfitter for RV's and trailers, it would have cost me 2 or 3 times as much. The main thing is to save those amps and keep you on the road without battery failure and lit up. Thanks, Burt

P&M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454	Posted: 06 Feb 2013 at 9:07am
	Thanks for all the info on the lights ... I definitely want to get them changed out before we start our camping year!
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