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RegW

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From: Bristol

Registered: 2024-04-21

Posts: 334

Infernal lights

I wasnt a fan of the stock dome light.
The switch was a cheap nasty wee thing that didn't turn off properly at times
and sometimes had the neighbouts knocking on the door to tell me it was staying on
so I upgraded it to led and used a proper switch.
2 in fact
I also added a 'bright' option for the times I want to work or read in the cab when it was dark.
I already had the switches and bought a pack of 4 30cm led fittings for £20
which I will use in the back later.
The switch/s

Normal operation

Brighter option

The fitting mounted high up on the cross beam, I wont tidy the wiring until I've plumbed in the rear lights
which will all be switched from the cab.
They work as normal with the door switch and dim after a while like the stock bulb, but I wouldn't care if they didn't do the dimmer thing.

Last edited by RegW (2025-06-30 16:14:27)

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Hammersfixeverything

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From: Cardiff

Registered: 2024-09-28

Posts: 56

Re: Infernal lights

I must admit the stock interior light, do leave something to be desired. I have toyed with the idea of using led strip/rope lighting and running it down the side of the van For example

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OAT

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From: Borders/Dales

Registered: 2017-01-03

Posts: 1,007

Re: Infernal lights

I must admit the stock interior light, do leave something to be desired. I have toyed with the idea of using led strip/rope lighting and running it down the side of the van

I think that they are more decorative than useful.  Fine for background lighting, but too much spread for cooking or working.

Almost all cab lights will take some kind of LED replacement bulbs, and these give a lot more light than the originals.  Not a nice light though, so more suitable for working than relaxing.

RegW

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From: Bristol

Registered: 2024-04-21

Posts: 334

Re: Infernal lights

I've since reverted the down light back to a conventional festoon bulb as
A I found a few in a box so I have plenty of spares
B LEDs are good for working/loading lights but can be somewhat 'cold'.

I've found the dimmer/warmer glow is fine for jumping in and out of the van at night
but it's handy to have the higher intensity leds in the rear for when they're needed

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kenbw2

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From: Preston

Registered: 2017-11-26

Posts: 1,585

Re: Infernal lights

When I originally replaced my power hungry incandescent bulbs for efficient LEDs I also hated the cold light of LEDs

I now use the original light fittings with panels of warm white LEDs which gives me a nice bright interior with a warm (2700K?) ambience

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