Upgraded load area light?

[gt_addict]

Hi guys,

I'm looking at upgrading the dim weak little candle like bulb in the back of the van. I just wondered if someone else has done this and what they used

I'm considering using a set of LED DRL's of eBay and hardwiring them up to the existing wiring.

Anyone have any thoughts,opinions or suggestions?

Thanks,

Peter.

[jolly olly]

I have fitted some LED strip lights in mine theses work great.

[gt_addict]

Any link to where you got them from or pictures?

[jolly olly]

I got mine from fleabay, will try to remember to get some pics tonight.

[Graham Taylor]

I changed the bulbs to white ones which helped but I also have two additional lights, one over the side door and one above the rear doors that come on when either of these doors open. These are powered from the unused 12v cable in the rear. Makes a big difference.

[CamsTrans]

A 3 meter strip of SMDs (surface mounted diodes) with a sticky 3M backing for £7.59 delivered. Just cut it in half, then a bit of cable, bit of solder and shrink wrap and jobs a goodun!
I'll be on this one in the next couple of weeks and removing the stock one completely

[gt_addict]

Cheers for the replies guys.

What's the difference between 5050 smds and 3852?

[robbie.cee]

Cheers for the replies guys.

What's the difference between 5050 smds and 3852?

Just different SPEC.might be colour temperature (in K (kelvin)) or lumen output. Etc etc
Nothing to decide between. Let the price decide!

[Adam_84]

I used 5m of the led tape which has a 3M sticky tape on the back which I stuck to the roof and wired to the existing light nice and bright now.

[CamsTrans]

http://www.prlog.org/10749185-the-diffe ... ights.html

Normally the higher the number the larger the diode or at least it's always been like that in my experience dealing with them

[gt_addict]

I used 5m of the led tape which has a 3M sticky tape on the back which I stuck to the roof and wired to the existing light nice and bright now.

5m? Have you got a pic of it in the dark?

As I was contemplating just a couple of 30cm strips in the centre of the roof either side of the existing light.

[paul_h]

i fancied hard wiring into the wiring loom but decided against it and got some led fog lamps n mounted them (one above sliding door and one near the back door) simply connected them to a wee architrave light switch n mounted this on my bulkhead in the back n simply took a flex into my cig lighter so when i need them i just plug it in n switch the switch.........

hope that makes sense. lol

[dieselboy1978]

I have 3 led camping white led lights fitted to roof, hard wired in and with a switch on the right hand side of the ply lining. Wiredinto an empty fuse point in the fusebox.

[Adam_84]

I'll try and get a pic for you mate soon as.

[gt_addict]

I'll try and get a pic for you mate soon as.

Nice one cheers.