R-pod Owners Forum : LED Light dimmers http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : LED Light dimmers Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:57 +0000 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 06:00:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6711 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ LED Light dimmers : I put LED lights in my rpod. they... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68635#68635 Author: loampey
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Posted: 30 Dec 2015 at 6:00am

I put LED lights in my rpod. they come in different brightness and different color meaning in our case warm white or a bright white. Look on ebay and you will find millions of different options in brightness and color. Nice thing about leds is I can turn every light in the camper on and not even start the fan in the inverter. I'm not sure about a potentiometer as leds are made to work at a certain voltage. Too much they burn out not enough and they won't light.]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2015 06:00:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68635#68635 LED Light dimmers : J-Cat thanks for the tip. Sounds... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68541#68541 Author: funks
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Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 3:43pm

J-Cat thanks for the tip. Sounds like a great ideal.]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 15:43:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68541#68541 LED Light dimmers : My wife painted the interior of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68540#68540 Author: J-Cat
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Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 2:41pm

My wife painted the interior of the light lenses with Rust-Oleum Specialty Frosted Glass paint. She used about 4 or 5 light coats to get the level of opacity she wanted. It provides a nice diffuse light. Unfortunately we did this at the end of the season so we haven't had much real time experience with this change. 

Amazon link to paint:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009XCKBA?sc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 14:41:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68540#68540 LED Light dimmers : Originally posted by john... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68515#68515 Author: sailor323
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Posted: 25 Dec 2015 at 11:36am

Originally posted by john in idaho

If one were to put a light under the slide out cabinet, where would one wire it in?  

I haven't investigated, but since there is 120 AC wired there, I assume that one could find a route through which to feed 12v wires as well.  Obviously you'd have to leave plenty of slack for flexing and some kind of protection against possible chafing.
]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2015 11:36:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68515#68515 LED Light dimmers : We just bought a 2016 178 and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68511#68511 Author: Ronw435
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Posted: 25 Dec 2015 at 8:52am

We just bought a 2016 178 and it has a light in the slide out under the cabinet.  The lights are a little bright so the one under the cabinet works great.]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2015 08:52:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68511#68511 LED Light dimmers : If one were to put a light under... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68509#68509 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 at 4:17pm

If one were to put a light under the slide out cabinet, where would one wire it in?  ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:17:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68509#68509 LED Light dimmers : ^^^Interesting you mention lighting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68507#68507 Author: Commander203
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Posted: 24 Dec 2015 at 3:58pm

^^^Interesting you mention lighting under the cabinet. Our 179 came with a light in the spot you mentioned. Sure is nice not lighting up the whole POD.  I guess They read someone's suggestion. ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:58:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68507#68507 LED Light dimmers : I, for one, really like the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68506#68506 Author: sailor323
Subject: 6711
Posted: 24 Dec 2015 at 3:36pm

I, for one, really like the Pod lights.  I really like how bright they are.  The problem with them is their placement, not their brightness.  They would be better if some of them provided indirect lighting.  On the 179, one or two lights under the cabinet in the slide out would be great.  They would light the area over the settee without lighting the whole pod.  I am considering a mod to do just that. You might consider using battery powered puck lights in various places for indirect lighting
]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:36:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68506#68506 LED Light dimmers : I noticed the same thing with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68488#68488 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 23 Dec 2015 at 2:58pm

I noticed the same thing with some of the LED street lights they've been installing in my area. At first some of them were blinding, but now they don't seem to be as bad.

I just did some poking around on the net, and it appears some LEDs do have a "burn in period". During that time one of their parameters (Vf, forward voltage) changes slightly, meaning less light with the same voltage and current inputs. Maybe someone with experience designing LED circuits can confirm.]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:58:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68488#68488 LED Light dimmers : We have had our 179 a little over... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68481#68481 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 6:26pm

We have had our 179 a little over a year now.  I have had both cataracts fixed and really notice bright lites.   But after using our camper this past summer, I don't notice that they are too bright any more.  I must have acclimated.  Maybe it is because every time one changes a burned out bulb around the house, the new one is an LED.]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:26:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68481#68481 LED Light dimmers : Sounds like no extra circuitry... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68480#68480 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 6:19pm

Sounds like no extra circuitry in your flashlight, but that makes sense since the voltage will remain in a defined range.  Charge cycles on a lead-acid battery can send voltages over 15 volts so it makes sense to limit that, or the voltage can go down to 11 volts so it makes sense to boost that to maintain the light output.

Each light has its own switch so each one would need a pot in the correct ohm range.
]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:19:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68480#68480 LED Light dimmers : I know the ones in my flashlights... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68478#68478 Author: Harper
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Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 3:08pm

I know the ones in my flashlights don't put out the same lumens until the batteries die; they get dimmer as the batteries get older.  I'd be happy to swap out my LED's for that kind if I knew where to install the master potentiometer.  ]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:08:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68478#68478 LED Light dimmers : Depending on how the LEDs are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68472#68472 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 12:12pm

Depending on how the LEDs are driven, you might be able to use a simple potentiometer to dim them (somewhat), or you may not be able to dim them at all (unless you replace them, or modify them). Some LED packages have boost/trim electronics on them which will prevent them from being dimmed.]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:12:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68472#68472 LED Light dimmers : They should be bright, but why... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68470#68470 Author: Harper
Subject: 6711
Posted: 22 Dec 2015 at 11:55am

They should be bright, but why is it better that bright be the only option?  I personally like long talks over drinks in comfortable light.
Is there no place where a master dimmer could be installed?
]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2015 11:55:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=68470#68470 LED Light dimmers : Here is a link that works:http... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64128#64128 Author: Guests
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Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 7:49am

Here is a link that works:

http://www.amazon.com/LongLife-9090101-Fixture-Single-Natural/dp/B007SYRZH2
]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:49:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64128#64128 LED Light dimmers : If you don't mind killing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64091#64091 Author: podenvy
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Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 2:24pm

If you don't mind killing the warranty on your factory LED lights and doing your own wiring/caulking, there are quite a few camper dome 12v LED with built in dimmers on Amazon.


Green LongLife 9090101 LED Dome Light Fixture Single 921 Wedge 230 Lumens 12v or 24v Natural White 
by Ming's Mark 
Link: http://amzn.com/B007SYRZH2
]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:24:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64091#64091 LED Light dimmers : You can replace them with "warm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64010#64010 Author: CoastalCal
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Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 10:33am

You can replace them with "warm white" LED bulbs.....I believe from Amazon.]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:33:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64010#64010 LED Light dimmers : I like the bright lights in my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64009#64009 Author: Grandpa Hiker
Subject: 6711
Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 9:46am

I like the bright lights in my 179 also. I guess it must be my old eyes that need the bright light!!

BTW, my understanding is that not all led light bulbs can be dimmed. 
]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:46:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64009#64009 LED Light dimmers : I am with ya Sailor! Really like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64008#64008 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 8:39am

I am with ya Sailor! Really like the brightness of our 179 lights.]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:39:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64008#64008 LED Light dimmers : I'm sure that I'm in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64005#64005 Author: sailor323
Subject: 6711
Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 11:08pm

I'm sure that I'm in the minority here,  but I love the lights in our 179.  Yes, they are bright, thankfully.]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 23:08:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=64005#64005 LED Light dimmers : Eagerly awaiting responses to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=63968#63968 Author: Up the Pitt
Subject: 6711
Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 9:13am

Eagerly awaiting responses to this question, Irish Tom.  We were just out for an inaugural run in our new 179 on the weekend, and just about got blinded by the LEDs (especially over the bed, where we wanted to use the light for reading, not interrogation LOL). My husband was also wondering about dimmers. ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:13:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=63968#63968 LED Light dimmers : My interior LED lights on my 2015... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6711&PID=63964#63964 Author: Irish Tom
Subject: 6711
Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 9:07am

My interior LED lights on my 2015 178 are too bright.
Has anyone addressed this issue?
Have located LED in line dimmers on Ebay for about $3.00 each and could be hooked inline to each light that we wanted to have a dimmer function.

Would appreciate any input.

Thanks,

Irish Tom

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