rfuerst911sc wrote:
Today I stopped by the local NAPA to check out what they had to offer in LED clearance lights. They had nothing in stock but could order them. I looked at their catalog ( yes a paper catalog !!! ) and they looked exactly like the one's I posted the link for. They even had the same amount of diodes. Price was $13.99 each. I said I can get them online for $10.00 and they matched the price. Plus they come with a 2 year warranty so in about a week they will be in. Another project to complete.
Today I stopped by the local NAPA to check out what they had to offer in LED clearance lights. They had nothing in stock but could order them. I looked at their catalog ( yes a paper catalog !!! ) and they looked exactly like the one's I posted the link for. They even had the same amount of diodes. Price was $13.99 each. I said I can get them online for $10.00 and they matched the price. Plus they come with a 2 year warranty so in about a week they will be in. Another project to complete.
You are going to like them. They are such an improvement over the factory original lights. However, it is the interior lights that you will really enjoy if you go to LEDs. I remember when I couldn't get a long day of furnace use while also running several original incandescent lights. Now I have no issues with the furnace fan, since the interior lights don't draw much current.
Ford F-350 4x4 Diesel
1988 Avion Triple Axle Trailer
1969 Avion C-11 Camper
69 Avion wrote:
You are going to like them. They are such an improvement over the factory original lights. However, it is the interior lights that you will really enjoy if you go to LEDs. I remember when I couldn't get a long day of furnace use while also running several original incandescent lights. Now I have no issues with the furnace fan, since the interior lights don't draw much current.
rfuerst911sc wrote:
Today I stopped by the local NAPA to check out what they had to offer in LED clearance lights. They had nothing in stock but could order them. I looked at their catalog ( yes a paper catalog !!! ) and they looked exactly like the one's I posted the link for. They even had the same amount of diodes. Price was $13.99 each. I said I can get them online for $10.00 and they matched the price. Plus they come with a 2 year warranty so in about a week they will be in. Another project to complete.
Today I stopped by the local NAPA to check out what they had to offer in LED clearance lights. They had nothing in stock but could order them. I looked at their catalog ( yes a paper catalog !!! ) and they looked exactly like the one's I posted the link for. They even had the same amount of diodes. Price was $13.99 each. I said I can get them online for $10.00 and they matched the price. Plus they come with a 2 year warranty so in about a week they will be in. Another project to complete.
You are going to like them. They are such an improvement over the factory original lights. However, it is the interior lights that you will really enjoy if you go to LEDs. I remember when I couldn't get a long day of furnace use while also running several original incandescent lights. Now I have no issues with the furnace fan, since the interior lights don't draw much current.
I also plan on having every interior light an LED also. I'm concentrating on the exterior at the moment I still have a years worth of interior to do. I'm planning on going with a 12 volt compressor fridge and a platinum cat vented heater. Trying to keep battery consumption as minimal as possible. Still trying to figure out how to do solar panels on this curved roof.
Steve.
'07 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab diesel + '91 Shadow Cruiser - Sky Cruiser 1
'98 Jeep TJ 4.0
'15 Ford Fiesta ST
'09 Fiat Panda 1.2
69 Avion wrote:
As far as solar panels go, if you wanted them on the roof maybe you could make a mount that put them above the front and rear vent. They would have to be up high, but they would give you more distance between the roof and the panel which you are supposed to have anyway.
As far as solar panels go, if you wanted them on the roof maybe you could make a mount that put them above the front and rear vent. They would have to be up high, but they would give you more distance between the roof and the panel which you are supposed to have anyway.
Can't do that because I have vent covers over the vents that are nearly as tall as the AC cover. I suppose I could remove them but they are brand new I just installed them two weeks ago.
sabconsulting wrote:
What about those flexible solar panels? I don't believe they are as efficient as the rigid ones, but you could easily fit several; and anyway - something is better than nothing.
Steve.
What about those flexible solar panels? I don't believe they are as efficient as the rigid ones, but you could easily fit several; and anyway - something is better than nothing.
Steve.
Steve I have been researching the flexible solar panels and this may be the route I go. I like the concept but I don't like the idea of sticking them to the skin just in case they ever have to be removed. Might be able to stick the panel to a sheet of aluminum then mount the sheet so it can be removed if needed. I'm still trying to figure out mounting solid panels. One thought is one on the front as a " cover " over the front window kind of like an awning. Would have to hinge it so when camped would fold up to gather light or could gather light in the down position if pointed towards the sun. Or if I can find panels about 12 " wide that size would easily fit on the existing roof.
* This post was edited 10/06/13 05:17am by rfuerst911sc *
rfuerst911sc wrote:
Can't do that because I have vent covers over the vents that are nearly as tall as the AC cover. I suppose I could remove them but they are brand new I just installed them two weeks ago.
69 Avion wrote:
As far as solar panels go, if you wanted them on the roof maybe you could make a mount that put them above the front and rear vent. They would have to be up high, but they would give you more distance between the roof and the panel which you are supposed to have anyway.
As far as solar panels go, if you wanted them on the roof maybe you could make a mount that put them above the front and rear vent. They would have to be up high, but they would give you more distance between the roof and the panel which you are supposed to have anyway.
Can't do that because I have vent covers over the vents that are nearly as tall as the AC cover. I suppose I could remove them but they are brand new I just installed them two weeks ago.
I didn't realize you had the vent covers. With the factory Hammond vents, if I were to put the panels on top of the roof I would use the panels and a vent cover and place the bottom of the panel just high enough to clear the vent lid in it's full upright position. That isn't an option for you since you have the large vent covers. I have vent covers on my Avion trailer and I like them.
rfuerst911sc wrote:
Steve I have been researching the flexible solar panels and this may be the route I go. I like the concept but I don't like the idea of sticking them to the skin just in case they ever have to be removed. Might be able to stick the panel to a sheet of aluminum then mount the sheet so it can be removed if needed. I'm still trying to figure out mounting solid panels. One thought is one on the front as a " cover " over the front window kind of like an awning. Would have to hinge it so when camped would fold up to gather light or could gather light in the down position if pointed towards the sun. Or if I can find panels about 12 " wide that size would easily fit on the existing roof.
sabconsulting wrote:
What about those flexible solar panels?...
Steve.
What about those flexible solar panels?...
Steve.
Steve I have been researching the flexible solar panels and this may be the route I go. I like the concept but I don't like the idea of sticking them to the skin just in case they ever have to be removed. Might be able to stick the panel to a sheet of aluminum then mount the sheet so it can be removed if needed. I'm still trying to figure out mounting solid panels. One thought is one on the front as a " cover " over the front window kind of like an awning. Would have to hinge it so when camped would fold up to gather light or could gather light in the down position if pointed towards the sun. Or if I can find panels about 12 " wide that size would easily fit on the existing roof.
Good idea re. sticking them to aluminum sheet. Probably not practical, but I can imagine a really fancy solution where you have them stuck to aluminum panels shaped to match the roof profile, but mounted with an air gap. Though on 2nd thoughts the problems you can get with solar panels losing efficiency as they become hot (therefore making an air gap desirable) might not occur in your case since if the aluminum panel were touching the aluminum shell of the Avion then both would act as a heat sink to distribute the heat away from the solar panels.
Steve.