[hughfi]

Hi there,

I want to buy a RED LED strip that I can connect into an existing vans dimmer that I can put under the top panel lip. Anyone got any recommendations?

Thx.

Hugh.

 

[WingsOnWheels]

Most any 12v LED strip will work. These already have the current limiting resistor wired in. E-Bay is a good option.

 

[rv9av8tr]

Van's sells LED strips

http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin...214-294-465&browse=lighting&product=led-strip

I installed a blue LED strip with Van's dimmer and it works great!!

 

[az_gila]

Just get them from Steinair....

Most any 12v LED strip will work. These already have the current limiting resistor wired in. E-Bay is a good option.

http://www.steinair.com/lights.htm

 

[WingsOnWheels]

Here you go:

$8 including shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/12V-Car-Auto-DIY-Light-Flexible-Lamp-Strip-w-45-Red-LED_W0QQitemZ300364595139QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ef1fffc3

 

[mandm1516]

Here's another source:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2FFLS.htm

 

[kentb]

I am going to get one of these.

Here you go:

$8 including shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/12V-Car-Auto-DIY-Light-Flexible-Lamp-Strip-w-45-Red-LED_W0QQitemZ300364595139QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ef1fffc3

Because is said it is made for RV's:

It can be used on motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, golf cart, go-kart, car, truck, SUV, RV, or anything you can think of.

Kent

 

[Brantel]

Sure hope the one I paid way more for is better in some way....Otherwise I got ripped a new one.

 

[WingsOnWheels]

Because is said it is made for RV's:

It can be used on motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, golf cart, go-kart, car, truck, SUV, RV, or anything you can think of.

Kent

Hahaha, I didn't catch that...good one

 

[N5XL]

I've always thought LED lights needed pulsed width modulation to dim properly, but the Vans offering looks to be a simple variable voltage regulator.

Out of curiosity, of those that have LED lighting with the standard dimmer, do they dim easily and over a large range or is the dimming action very sensitive or "touchy" and abrupt between full bright and dim?

 

[Brantel]

Mine work just fine. Not touchy.

 

[Caveman]

I've always thought LED lights needed pulsed width modulation to dim properly, but the Vans offering looks to be a simple variable voltage regulator.

Out of curiosity, of those that have LED lighting with the standard dimmer, do they dim easily and over a large range or is the dimming action very sensitive or "touchy" and abrupt between full bright and dim?

I have the Van's L.E.D. strip and their dimmer. I'm pleased with it so far (1 YR flying with about 10 hours of it actual night time). I have my ADI P II on the same dimmer.

 

[Scott Hersha]

I got the one from Stein (90.00?) in blue and it went under my glaresheild. Then I added more for the side panels and back seat that I got from Auto Zone. Way cheaper but they look the same. All are attached to a dimmer and work beautifully.

Scott

 

[az_gila]

Since these...

I've always thought LED lights needed pulsed width modulation to dim properly, but the Vans offering looks to be a simple variable voltage regulator.

Out of curiosity, of those that have LED lighting with the standard dimmer, do they dim easily and over a large range or is the dimming action very sensitive or "touchy" and abrupt between full bright and dim?

..."automotive-like" ones are designed for 12 volts, I think they are just made with a series resistor creating the correct current for the volt or so across the actual LED.

So, as the voltage drops, the current - and hence light output - falls proportionally.