LED bulb for porch light

[Advmoto18]

I've noted many comments by others who have swapped out their incandescent bulb for a LED bulb in the porch light.

Can someone please provide a link for an LED bulb they've used for the swap out?

Also, is there a source for a clear lens to replace the amber lens?

I also noticed in a recent post on Expedition Portal that the mother company now installs a clear lens LED unit for the porch light, I wonder if this is a easy swap-out and plug-n-play unit?

Thanks for any info.

Bill

 

[Taku]

I have had good luck finding what I need here:

http://www.adventurerv.net/

 

[Dphillip]

The bulb in your porch light should be a common 1156 automotive bulb. That’s an easy conversion to a LED unit, most auto parts store will have it. You can also google 1156 to LED and get numerous responses.

I think the porch light is also a common piece at most camper dealers and parts suppliers.

I put an LED on my porch light with the amber lens and it gives off such a nice warm glow I leave it on all night.

 

[Advmoto18]

Thx for the replies!

 

[Vic Harder]

Why do you want to change the lens color? If you already have an amber lens, buy an LED bulb that puts out white light. If you have a clear lens, buy an amber/yellow LED.

Also think about how bright you want it to be. When I bought mine 18 months ago, most of the LED replacements I found were not as bright as the original incandescent bulbs. This is really noticable in brake lights, for example. They also come in a variety of configurations, lumen outputs, and color temp.

Beware of those that say they "give no error codes". Some do that by simply putting in a resistor that drains as much current as the original did... so no power savings!

 

[nikonron]

The LED that I replaced mine with is bright enough to cook by on my swing away. I wouldn't want an amber colored lens or bulb to cook with. 340 lumens I believe. Ron

 

[Advmoto18]

The LED that I replaced mine with is bright enough to cook by on my swing away. I wouldn't want an amber colored lens or bulb to cook with. 340 lumens I believe. Ron

Where did you source your light Ron?

I have the side and down LED light option on the Hawk. I prefer the clear, white light on the back as well. I will use it for a task light. We hardly use the amber porch light now. If we've used it 5 times in 3 years, that would be a high side guess.

 

[nikonron]

Where did you source your light Ron?

I have the side and down LED light option on the Hawk. I prefer the clear, white light on the back as well. I will use it for a task light. We hardly use the amber porch light now. If we've used it 5 times in 3 years, that would be a high side guess.

I found mine on EBay, they're hard to come by, I'll do some searching. Ron

 

[Advmoto18]

I found mine on EBay, they're hard to come by, I'll do some searching. Ron

Thanks!

Is it like the one in the picture I posted in the first post in this thread?

 

[Advmoto18]

I found mine on EBay, they're hard to come by, I'll do some searching. Ron

Found one on EBay...

 

[nikonron]

Here's another. https://www.makariosrv.com/340-lumen-1141-1156-base-tower-led-bulb-5050108/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ppc

I have the flat style, which directs all the light outward but I can't find them in 340 lumens.

 

[Advmoto18]

I couldn't find a 340 but 280 should be enough for a simple task light...hopefully.

Ron, thanks for pointing me in the right direction! Just ordered the 280.

 

[nikonron]

I believe that will be fine. Ron

 

[CougarCouple]

Hello Advmoto
keep an eye out for the K info on the bulbs you order 5000 is a very bright white light. 3500-4000 you will find softer but not yellow like a incandescent bulb.
ATC is using a flat led panel stuck to the inside of the fixture, with a bayonet bulb type on leads so it fits like a reg. bulb.
I change out one bulb inside on two ceiling fixtures so we can have soft light on the single bulb or bright lighting with both bulbs switched on.

Russ

 

[Advmoto18]

Thx Russ...
I suspect the one I ordered will be exceptionally "bright white" light at 6 - 6.5K. But that will be ok since I'm looking more for a task light then a light for ambiance.

 

[CougarCouple]

Morning advmoto 18
You getting into the blue color, that should be pretty bright.

Check this out. http://www.vleds.com/led-color-temperature-differences




Russ

 

[XJINTX]

Am I missing something? Both my clear side light and the rear amber lights have the LED replacement that looks a bit like a circuit board. Is that not factory? Mine is a 2015 Hawk I'm only owner. I have issues with the switch but light is fine? Something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24-SMD-921-194-T10-LED-Bulb-Pure-White-Wedge-Super-Bright-For-Boat-RV-Trail/152923717633?hash=item239af6c001:g:QXgAAOSwwf9alIsY&vxp=mtr

 

[Vic Harder]

Am I missing something? Both my clear side light and the rear amber lights have the LED replacement that looks a bit like a circuit board. Is that not factory? Mine is a 2015 Hawk I'm only owner. I have issues with the switch but light is fine? Something like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24-SMD-921-194-T10-LED-Bulb-Pure-White-Wedge-Super-Bright-For-Boat-RV-Trail/152923717633?hash=item239af6c001:g:QXgAAOSwwf9alIsY&vxp=mtr

If you like the light, there is nothing wrong with that style

 

[MotoDave]

I just bought one of these to replace my (not working) exterior light on my '99 Hawk - looks to be a direct replacement. May be similar to what the factory is using now?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075YR4YNP

 

[zoie]

I've been using flat led 'bulb' like this in my porch light. http://led4rv.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=104