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Post by marksaint on May 23, 2017 21:20:44 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this question has been asked, I looked and didn't see it. Anyway I wanted to see what size interior bulbs my KZ 2011 Sportsmen 16BH had so I pulled on the bulb and it wouldn't come out. Not sure if it was stuck or maybe it just doesn't come out. Can anyone tell me if they come out, I wanted to replace the bulbs with LED bulbs.
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May 24, 2017 5:16:19 GMT -5
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Post by lynnmor on May 24, 2017 5:16:19 GMT -5
Usually a 921 wedge base bulb is used. If that is what you have, it should pull straight out. Try another bulb and see if it comes out. If you have round base bulbs, they can corrode and stick, push in and rotate to remove them.
Keep in mind that many LED bulbs will interfere with TV reception when using the antenna.
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Post by marksaint on May 24, 2017 9:54:30 GMT -5
Thanks lynnmor, I have 921 bulbs on the exterior lights, the interior bulbs are a little bit bigger and don't seem to come out. I'll try a few others and see if they come out.
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Post by marksaint on May 24, 2017 17:01:51 GMT -5
Lynnmor you were right, It is 921 on the interior lights and I was able to wiggle one out. My question is, If I'm at a RV park that has electricity there really isn't any reason to use my 12 volt battery, correct? So if that's the case I really shouldn't have to worry about how much power the incandescent bulbs draw, correct. I'm new at the RV scene that's why I'm asking all these questions. Thanks for your advice.
Mark
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May 24, 2017 18:52:58 GMT -5
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Post by lynnmor on May 24, 2017 18:52:58 GMT -5
You are correct in that you will not be drawing from the battery while plugged in. A battery is still necessary for operation while in transit and to power the brakes in the event of a breakaway.
One benefit you get with LED's is a reduction in heat. Those plastic fixtures can get so hot that browning of the plastic parts and wiring faults can occur. I think they are borderline fire hazards.
The cheap LED's without built in voltage regulation will not cause the TV interference I mentioned but they may not last as long. A voltage regulated LED can be installed either way but non-regulated ones may need to be flipped to work. Whatever you decide, I would get a few samples from eBay to try before changing them all. I used warm white, paddle shaped bulbs in mine. I did use the voltage regulated type and turn them all off to scan for TV channels and then only use lights that will leave the TV operating. Only weak, distant stations are blown away.
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Post by marksaint on May 24, 2017 19:50:43 GMT -5
Great advice, Thanks
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May 24, 2017 21:30:32 GMT -5
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Post by bc75 on May 24, 2017 21:30:32 GMT -5
I found my bulbs at m4products.com the ones I got off eBay weren't as good.
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