Upated: Making two LED lights to a softer white?

AldebaranJill
AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478
edited September 2018 in Modifications & Upgrades
Would love to find a softer white replacement with less current draw.


2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA

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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,981
    Would think you can get 12V LED Bulbs that fit your lamps to reduce power demand.  If your lamps have a swivel style base then aim the lamp toward the ceiling (what I do) to dim the LED super brightness.

    Sometimes having the bright light available can be helpful.
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  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    I changed mine out just this past weekend.  I went with a warm white, 0.15A 2 watt lamp.  It matches the original 2017 320 T@B style.

    Amazon link, $29.99 for a pair:

    Dream Lighting 12V LED Reading Lights Warm White
    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • AldebaranJill
    AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478
    ColoradoJon said:
    I changed mine out just this past weekend.  I went with a warm white, 0.15A 2 watt lamp.  It matches the original 2017 320 T@B style.

    Amazon link, $29.99 for a pair:

    Dream Lighting 12V LED Reading Lights Warm White
    Ah perfect! Could you post a photo of them installed? So 0.15A for each or when both on?
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    Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    The rating is per lamp.  When I get home from work I'll try to remember to take a pic for you :)
    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    Here is a pic of the light on.  Storming out this afternoon and all the shades are up, so it's kinda dark and gives a good representation of the light color.  It is definitely warmer than the original cool white lamp.


    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • AldebaranJill
    AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478
    @ColoradoJon thanks!!  :)
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
  • AldebaranJill
    AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478
    I found a solution to experiment with:
    Wax paper crumpled up inside. Here are photos for comparison. Since it is microwave safe, and LED’s are not hot, it might work. Experiment has started!

    Before



    After



    Left is original, Right is after wax paper modification.



    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
  • ColoradoJon
    ColoradoJon Member Posts: 415
    Just plain ol' white wax paper?  Pretty cool :)
    Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S
  • AldebaranJill
    AldebaranJill Member Posts: 478
    ColoradoJon said:
    Just plain ol' white wax paper?  Pretty cool :)
    Yep. Got idea from watching videos of photographers using wax paper in front of their led light panels to soften the light. If it catches fire I will update the thread. 🤣
    2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
    Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,587
    Why not a tiny section of yellow lighting gels?
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