R-pod Owners Forum : Overhead lights

R-pod Owners Forum : Overhead lights http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Overhead lights Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 10:08:50 +0000 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 01:59:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10352 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Overhead lights : Thanks for all the information... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=99662#99662 Author: WAdams
Subject: 10352
Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 1:59am

Thanks for all the information provided here. I was too actually looking for some advice. ]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2017 01:59:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=99662#99662 Overhead lights : We got some blue film used to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=98056#98056 Author: Retiree-Pod
Subject: 10352
Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 11:02am

We got some blue film used to color spot lights at our local theater. Did half of the fixtures in front and half in the back, allows you to chose reduced light or bright by which one you turn on. Has worked great for us for a couple years so far.]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:02:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=98056#98056 Overhead lights : Like Keith and Dar our 2011 model... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=98030#98030 Author: jato
Subject: 10352
Posted: 14 Aug 2017 at 5:57pm

Like Keith and Dar our 2011 model 177 came with incandescent bulbs. The first replacements L.E.D's were way too bright, we then replaced them with L.E.D.'s that gave off a "yellowish" color, close to the incandescents we originally had, around 2800K - which gave a much softer and less intense brightness. The first replacements were in the 4500 - 5000 K range, very, very bright and blue in color. ]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:57:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=98030#98030 Overhead lights : We found our LED lights disturbingly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=97979#97979 Author: itspossible
Subject: 10352
Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 7:24pm

We found our LED lights disturbingly bright so I cut pieces of exposed x-ray film, it has a greyish blue tint and removes enough of the intensity to be comfortable and still read easily. I cut the film so it fits inside the plastic lens yet bends out so it doesn't come anywhere near the LED's. Works great and I did all the lights except the bathroom.
Any type of tinted plastic that holds it's shape would do just fine.

r
]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:24:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=97979#97979 Overhead lights : I have used automotive engine... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=97948#97948 Author: HARLEYULTRA
Subject: 10352
Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 5:57am

I have used automotive engine paint. It can take the heat and you pick the color. Spray inside of lens & start with a lite coat to test darkness. You can only do the light you want to dim. I did this but not in my r-pod.]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2017 05:57:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=97948#97948 Overhead lights : Check out these:https://www.am... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96807#96807 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 10352
Posted: 22 Jul 2017 at 4:20pm

Check out these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y1CFCMY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We have them in all fixtures except the one in the kitchen slide-out, which we kept bright white. This bulb in the bath fixture makes for an excellent night light, BTW...

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:20:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96807#96807 Overhead lights : I just got one of these recently... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96652#96652 Author: fwunder
Subject: 10352
Posted: 19 Jul 2017 at 2:10pm

I just got one of these recently to play around with. Haven't taken it camping yet, but it sure is a nifty gadget and I really like the light.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0151FGFPC/

fred

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:10:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96652#96652 Overhead lights : You could try shopping around... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96621#96621 Author: Guests
Subject: 10352
Posted: 19 Jul 2017 at 5:25am

You could try shopping around for "bulbs" with fewer diodes and this may help, to a degree. In my case, the one over my dinette table can still be annoying, due to the angles and close distance. Sometimes, a well placed piece or two of tape on the lens..........]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:25:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96621#96621 Overhead lights : Mine are led lights and extremely... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96600#96600 Author: Steve 911
Subject: 10352
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 5:45pm

Mine are led lights and extremely bright. I've been using the bathroom light, with the door closed. There's just enough light coming from the door gap. Not a problem in the daytime, but at night I could wear sunglasses. Hey, that's an idea, we will just wear sunglasses at night....problem solved lol...]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:45:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96600#96600 Overhead lights : Originally posted by Steve... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96596#96596 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 10352
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 4:24pm

Originally posted by Steve 911

I'm curious, do these overhead lights change out easily? It seems like they would break with the slightest twist.

Also, which night lights matchup with our overheads?

I don't know if it has changed but my incandescent bulbs in our 2011 177 are wedge base. They pull straight out with a firm pull. I replaced them with LED replacements and gained lots of battery life. Also, if I had two or more of the lights on the fan in the converter ran. Now I can have all on and it doesn't run.
]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:24:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96596#96596 Overhead lights : ðŸ˜ just wondering. Thanks http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96571#96571 Author: Steve 911
Subject: 10352
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 10:17am

😁 just wondering. Thanks]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:17:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96571#96571 Overhead lights : sorry, I should have been more... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96569#96569 Author: Gregm
Subject: 10352
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 10:10am

sorry, I should have been more clear in my reply. We use the night lights in the regular wall outlets.
I have not tried to change out the overhead lights but I know several on this forum have done so.]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:10:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96569#96569 Overhead lights : I'm curious, do these overhead... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96567#96567 Author: Steve 911
Subject: 10352
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 10:05am

I'm curious, do these overhead lights change out easily? It seems like they would break with the slightest twist.

Also, which night lights matchup with our overheads?

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:05:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96567#96567 Overhead lights : We have used night lights. They... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96565#96565 Author: Gregm
Subject: 10352
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 9:36am

We have used night lights. They are fairly inexpensive ]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:36:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96565#96565 Overhead lights : I replaced all my lights with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96564#96564 Author: Irish Tom
Subject: 10352
Posted: 18 Jul 2017 at 9:23am

I replaced all my lights with dimmable LED units.

You can buy single or double units and they easily replace your existing bright lights.

I think it was Camping World but you google dimmable LED lights for RV's.

Happy Camping.

Irish Tom

2015 178

2014 Ford Explorer Limited

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:23:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96564#96564 Overhead lights : Hi all,I have a 2017.5 179 with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10352&PID=96546#96546 Author: Steve 911
Subject: 10352
Posted: 17 Jul 2017 at 6:52pm

Hi all,

I have a 2017.5 179 with a light issue.

Has anyone coated the inside of the cover of the overhead lights and in order to lessen the intensity?

I find the lights painfully bright at night. If so, what did you use? I'm thinking maybe a neutral opaque color of some sort. I'm just interested in what others have done.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks

Steve

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