05-06-2015, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 250
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JRTJH,
You just ditto-ed my exact thought and situation with the current LED bulbs I am using too... I never really noticed the brightness though... I will have to look next time I hear the converter kick in... Mine have been in place for 3 years now and not one is bad...
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Originally Posted by JRTJH
Thank you for the very kind words and you're more than welcome. Sharing information is what makes us all "better and happier campers."
As for the 12 VDC vs 12-28 VDC LED's, as I said, I've got some unregulated LED's that I switched over from my Springdale and they are still "going strong" after 6 years. I wouldn't consider them "inferior" or "not trustworthy" they just are "different". About the only "issue" I've found with them is when the converter is in the "boost" mode, they do get much brighter and it's very noticeable that they start to flicker if the voltage stays at 14.4 VDC for over an hour or so. Otherwise, I can't tell the difference in them and the "high priced spread" I certainly wouldn't replace mine, they are working just fine for my purposes.
So, don't think you bought something that won't work. They will do just fine and other than being slightly less "reliable" than the regulated ones, you probably will trade your camper before they cause a problem.
Actually, if you stop and think about it, an automobile battery or a deep cycle battery "nominal output" when fully charged is 12.6 VDC. So, in reality, there's no way to use those LED's "by the book" in any automotive application.... That said, use what you've got, they'll do you good, but if you ever decide to replace them, look for the ones with regulators built in..... The key phrase is "12-28 VDC input".....
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