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06-10-2013, 07:58 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1969 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2013
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LED puck lighting suggestions
Hi guys, any cost effective 12v puck lighting you can recommend? I am retro fitting a 1969 Ambassador for a retail concept in Dallas...
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06-10-2013, 08:26 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Originally Posted by Tedboxer
Hi guys, any cost effective 12v puck lighting you can recommend? I am retro fitting a 1969 Ambassador for a retail concept in Dallas... |
Welcome to the forums. What do you consider "cost effective"? You can get OEM Airstream puck lighting that will recess into the ceiling, but they are well upward of $20 per light.
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06-10-2013, 08:45 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1969 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Welcome to the forums. What do you consider "cost effective"? You can get OEM Airstream puck lighting that will recess into the ceiling, but they are well upward of $20 per light.
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Thx for the note back. We need 15 of them, so I was trying to bring the cost down. Most like you said are +$25, was hoping $15-20ish. Any other thoughts for lighting?
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06-10-2013, 09:10 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 25' Tradewind
Hopkins
, Minnesota
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Led4RV.com lists an LED down light for $19.95. Maybe if you talk to Dan, he will give you a break on the price for that quantity.
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06-11-2013, 06:46 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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We used these as replacements for the halogen bulbs in all our puck lights, warm white G4 pins.
Bob
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06-11-2013, 07:57 AM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Ebay had some of just what you need....seller in Houston. High quality lights and were used in a fashion display.
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06-13-2013, 09:07 AM
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Streamliner
2006 19' Safari SE
Santee
, California
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 245
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Puck lights in my 2006 Bambi
Hey To Robert I'm looking to replace my halogen lights w/Led's. How do you like the ones you put in? I'm hoping they won't be too bright...... otherwise may need a dimmer. Has anyone out there installed a dimmer?
Thanks, Mark
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06-13-2013, 09:53 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Between Here
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Puck Lights
Ikea has a set of 4 led puck lights for about $50. The lights themselves are 12v and come with a 110v to 12v transformer. Simply toss the transformer and wire the lights directly to your 12v system. This gets your cost down to $12.50/light.
INREDA LED spotlight - IKEA
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06-13-2013, 10:44 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Markj55
Hey To Robert I'm looking to replace my halogen lights w/Led's. How do you like the ones you put in? I'm hoping they won't be too bright...... otherwise may need a dimmer. Has anyone out there installed a dimmer?
Thanks, Mark
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Mark,
Make sure to order the "warm white" option to avoid the halogen glare. The 15LED unit works great for reading, the 10LED would work well if you feel you don't the the extra lumens.
Bob
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06-13-2013, 11:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 19' Globetrotter
South Kingstown
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Before you chuck the transformer, make sure the Ikea units don't need a driver- they're kind of like fluorescents in that they have some additional (mysterious) electronic device to make them work. Also, if you're going to order online, get a sample. I've gotten some awful LED colors, and the cheap ones sometimes don't last long, and therefore aren't the best value. I use LEDs in my work, and am finding a wide range of quality.
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06-14-2013, 04:45 AM
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Streamliner
2006 19' Safari SE
Santee
, California
Join Date: May 2013
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Puck lights
Thanks for the reply Robert. Can a dimmer be easily installed as well? Has anyone done this? It seems like a great way to get the ambiance you want.
Any ideas?
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06-14-2013, 05:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic Slideout
2021 33FB Classic
Colleyville
, TX
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arktos55343
Led4RV.com lists an LED down light for $19.95. Maybe if you talk to Dan, he will give you a break on the price for that quantity.
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This outfit is a great site for all things LED. Quick service.
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06-14-2013, 05:45 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Markj55
Thanks for the reply Robert. Can a dimmer be easily installed as well? Has anyone done this? It seems like a great way to get the ambiance you want.
Any ideas?
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DIMMER...
Bob
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