Upated: Making two LED lights to a softer white?
AldebaranJill
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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
Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA
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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.'18 320 S, pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW basedTV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
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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 WhiteJon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S -
Ah perfect! Could you post a photo of them installed? So 0.15A for each or when both on?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 White2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA -
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 -
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 -
@ColoradoJon thanks!!
2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA -
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 -
Just plain ol' white wax paper? Pretty cool
Jon & Angela | Florissant Colorado | 2017 Outback S -
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. 🤣ColoradoJon said:Just plain ol' white wax paper? Pretty cool
2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
Seattle, WA -> Palm Springs, CA -
Why not a tiny section of yellow lighting gels?
2017 Outback
Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
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