Lighting Ideas for Bay Windows

420GOAT · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:50 am Post subject: Lighting Ideas for Bay Windows

hello, im setting up a table soon in my bus. id like to get better lighting above it and want to use a more efficient and modern light. ive seen Vanagon westy lights but not sure how to hook it up. what do you guys run that works for you without having to keep buying car and "d" size batteries? thanks.

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this would be ideal or close to it.
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busdaddy · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:52 am Post subject:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=349602&highlight=led+interior
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Klaussinator · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

I'm using a GE fluorescent (T8 tube) from Wal-Mart. $11.99, designed to run on 8- AA bateries.

Worked fine when I hooked it straight up to my 12v in the bus, but I fried the circuit board when I turned on my battery charger (It puts out 14.5v)

Problem solved by adding a $.79 voltage regulator from RadioShack. It's a small "chip" with three legs, soldered into the current supply lines. This holds the power to a steady 12v max. Works great ever since. (well, after I bought another light) VERY HAPPY!!!

I can get you some pics & part numbers if needed . . .

-Klauss
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enjoispammy8 · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject:

goat, ive got some stick n click lights ill show you at the next meet.
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phip · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:32 am Post subject:

Yes please on the offer of pics, Klauss. I was just today pondering how I would go about the lighting issue. Timely indeed.

Traveling Writer · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:14 am Post subject:

I hear LED lights are excellent in campers, and stay cool too...

http://www.theledlight.com/
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campercrew · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

hows this? just done this in my westy

vw76westy · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject:

I replaced my westy light with a 12v florescent light from
the local RV store
its low wattage & very high output in light
the down side was $50 for a 12inch florescent that runs on 9-24volt DCpower

you should try your local RV store they have a range of
lights in 12volt to fit any budget or application

Klaussinator · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject:

phip,

Here are a few pictures where you can see the light installed over the kitchen. I'll get some better (closeup) pics, and also the part numbers for the light and the voltage regulator chip I installed . . .

-Klauss

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420GOAT · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject:

those are kickass set ups, Taylor ill check your ride out next week. you rollin to the Classic?, i have friends from viscous wagens that are leaving early sunday to get in, since it does sell out. ive got a space to swap and sell so ill be posted.

you UK cats dont play. and Klauss id like more details please.
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deadaheadub · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

Has anyone converted the existing florescent lamp in the back of a Westy to LEDs? I'd like to keep the stock lamp exterior but with LEDs inside.

TRN9 · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject:

Campercrew, those are some very clean LEDS! Where did you get them? OHH and your first post!, welcome to the Samba.
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campercrew · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:49 pm Post subject:

got them off ebay they are 5mm pre wired led's and 5 mm chrome bezels. I ran all the wires around the roof opening behind the plastic trim and placed the led's next to the fixing screws for the roof plywood.

enjoispammy8 · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:15 am Post subject:


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