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    Posted: 31 Mar 2014 at 8:11am
This was my preference after much research and actually trying several cheaper models.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-18-smd-led-wedge-base-tower/397/

I prefer the warm white color.  This model uses 5050 SMD LEDs, are polarity insensitive, and use resistors to limit current. The latter is important in RV applications where the voltage can vary from 11.5 to 14.5 volts. And since individual LEDs are highly directional the 18 SMD tower geometry helps to distribute the light.
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This is what I bought from ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261319524030?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

They are pretty bright. I also bought a cheaper version (10-SMD) from the same vendor but it's not as bright. I like these better.

The instruction says if it doesn't light up the first time, try switching it around since these LEDs only work with correct polarity.

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I've used these (5050) types and IMO they are equivalent to old bulbs.  12 devices for each lamp is adequate lighting. Warm lighting is my preference.  You can gat 1210 types with MANY more devices but they generate too much heat. Also the price is right!
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LED's come in varying light output.  They are not all created equal.
Here are some that put out 190 lumens.  I've seen some that only put out 40 lumens.
Also they come in bright white and warm white, I prefer the warm.
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As earlier stated take out bulb and replace with the led. Make sure lights have been off for a while as incandescent bulbs get really hot. the led bulbs are just warm to the touch after running for an hour. I kept my old ones for back up. I also found that the incandescent bulbs gave a better working light over the stove and the center of the pod over the refrig. We like the leds fine in the bathroom and over the dinette and over the bunks.
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Svskier,
     Did you ever find replacement LED bulbs?  Can you make any recommendations?  It looks like Camping World has them for about $8 bucks but I hate to pay that much.  It looks like the bulb that was recommended to you was a panel light which is a very different shape from our stock 921.  Any info would be appreciated.

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Thanks everyone for the input
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Originally posted by svskier

is it as simple as just replacing the bulbs?
The man at the parts store told me I would have to install a ballast of some sort in line at the inverter.Confused


Literally "plug and play".

These will work.. and you are out about $20 to do the whole camper.. Bulbs We have these and love them.
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Originally posted by svskier

is it as simple as just replacing the bulbs?
The man at the parts store told me I would have to install a ballast of some sort in line at the inverter.Confused


Not so. I have converted all interior bulbs to LED. You pull old one out and insert new one... nothing more.
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is it as simple as just replacing the bulbs?
The man at the parts store told me I would have to install a ballast of some sort in line at the inverter.Confused
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