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LED back up lights

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Red Freighter, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. Jan 19, 2016 at 9:01 PM
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    Amazon has these on sale. LED back up lights. $13.50 for two.
    GRV T10 120-3014 SMD 921 194 Wedge High Power LED Bulb Silicone Crystal Bulb AC/DC 12- DO NOT DO THIS. These bulbs caused electrical problems because when they go bad they blow fuses.
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  2. Jan 19, 2016 at 10:15 PM
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    Thanks for the heads up. I think I'll try those.
     
  3. Jan 19, 2016 at 10:30 PM
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    I should get mine by Saturday, I,ll post a review.
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2016 at 5:45 PM
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  5. Jan 22, 2016 at 1:28 AM
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    about 420 LM
     
  6. Jan 26, 2016 at 11:21 PM
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    I got my bulbs today. There's 120 little leds in each bulb. In my hand they felt like a very well built bulb, the clear part felt rubbery. They snugly fit through the socket hole. It was not too bright as to bother anyone. Took 3 mins . I would highly recommend this upgrade. I checked Amazon and they are still on sale. That's more than 50% off at $13.50.

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  7. Jan 27, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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    I just got a set of these and they are bright! I also added an extra set of lights under the rear bumper just for fun. If you do install these, make sure you have them in correctly. If the bulb won't light, flip it around.


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  8. Jan 31, 2016 at 3:04 AM
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    Do you remember who made those,tried to find them on Amazon and not seeing that exact same picture?
    The search comes up with thousands of different bulbs.
     
  9. Jan 31, 2016 at 3:28 AM
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  10. Jan 31, 2016 at 3:57 AM
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  11. Feb 1, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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    Did you try to copy and paste. Here's a part number B0171JKVYM
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    Yeah, I just checked it out when I copy and paste it pops up. Maybe because I bought them. There was no name on the box.
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2016 at 2:35 AM
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    Found them thanks
     
  14. May 3, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    These bulbs that I put in this thread, well I ordered two more for my travel trailer back up lights and just for giggles I tried them inside my trailer ceiling lights and loved them (like lights in my home). So I'm taking them out of my truck to put in my trailer and up grading to brighter back up lights.
     
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  15. May 3, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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  16. May 4, 2016 at 5:26 PM
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    Please let me know how they work for. Good looking bulbs. Thanks, Fred.
     
  17. May 10, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    Well were they what you were hoping for?
     
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    Mine finally shipped. They were on back order, but they are supposed to be shipped by Thursday. I'm hoping they work well.
     
  19. May 13, 2016 at 1:33 PM
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    I just put these in. During the full daylight they are pretty bright. I'll get a pic after dark.

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    Those just plug and play?
     
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    Mine were...it was a tight fit but they are in there.
     
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    Mine were.
     
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    Definitely brighter than the halogen bulbs, but I don't think the light reaches too much further. Probably because to the design of the rear lens. These will do for now, but I think I'll eventually add some rear facing lights. Overall I'm happy with these.
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    one question. I see bulbs that are canbus, and bulbs that aren't. Which do we use?
     
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    Thank you Gary for sharing.
     
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    DO NOT DO THIS these bulbs blow fuses when they go bad.
     
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    I bought these to go in my new ICI rear bumper. Will be drilling and cutting them in tomorrow. No wiring harness came with them. 24w 6 led's each 5 amp draw per light. Planned on just wiring them to my back up lights. 5 amps (10 total) isn't much so hopefully I will not be chasing down fuses. will see.

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  29. May 21, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    It is not the amps that they draw it's when then burn out.
     
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  30. May 21, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    Decided to get a harness on the way and will put them on their own switch. Will see how long they last. Will be handier than just on the backup lights circuit
     
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