18' Series Hello & thank you.

[Xpandafan]

No, they are a mix of super bright's (less LED's). Brighter in the main cabin lights, slightly less in the reading lights (but still bright enough for these old eyes to read by). I'll post some pics tomorrow of actual globes to give you better idea rather than mislead you trying to describe them in words. Perhaps pics will also assist in trying to explain to local suppliers what you're seeking.

 

[Xpandafan]

LED photos as promised

That looks really good. Are they 36 led panels in the main lights?

Here are the pics I promised. Hopefully they'll give you a few ideas. Took these this morning with the van cover still on (Getting that off is my biggest task with a big Expanda with solar panels and A/c.)

This is the light at the door. Globe from auto store - most expensive purchase ($20+), but stops the hot handle problem.
and provides security/safety lighting. A mate gave me the heads up on this one. The plastic cover just pushes off.
These are from Ebay (China) 6 super bright leds. 2 in each of three main cabin lights*, 1 in each end light and each extension bed light.
This is one over dining table.* 9 Led, cause I ran out of above (Expanda has many more lights than the Flamingo. Roughly same brightness.
All the downlights (got these from Bright Light Auto Parts).
The ensuite light (Ebay).
Cupboard lights. $3 battery ones from supermarket. Push on, push off. In all cupboards and lockers. Glued in, easy as.

Today's interior shots with all lights on. Van cover is on so similar to night effect.

 

[Holden_man]

Thanks Xpandafan, they look great, certainly has got me thinking about my options when the expanda arrives in October. Really appreciate the effort you have gone to, to get the pics and post them. Thanks heaps.

 

[Xpandafan]

You're welcome Holden_man. Life's too short to reinvent the wheel. The two interior pics were taken without flash to give you a good idea of brightness level. All these led's just plug in–no glue or tape needed. Discolouration around some sockets caused by heat from original incandescents. Bet October can't come soon enough for you.
After-thought: Just checked Ebay - found some round (6 led) avail from USA at 4 for $36 (incl post), and the rectangular (6 led) in ensuite pic are 2 for less that $5 from Taiwan.

 

[Holden_man]

October or 6 weeks, not sure which one sounds the shortest....its tough waiting. The Boss and I can't wait.

 

[rojoberry]

What a beauty and so is this site welcome Expandafan to huge amount of people with a common interest and some outstand ideas and modifications to make what is already a good caravan a great caravan.

 

[Xpandafan]

What a beauty and so is this site welcome Expandafan to huge amount of people with a common interest and some outstand ideas and modifications to make what is already a good caravan a great caravan.[/QUOTE
Thank rojoberry. Certainly learned more from this site (and a mate with a couple of Expandas in family) than ever thought possible. Nothing beats help from real people with real vans.

 

[Pace]

Power chip arrived in the mail.now to get my hands on that fuel rail loom some how to connect it up.happy father day.

 

[Xpandafan]

Likewise. Hope you've got somewhere warm to work. The Spring-like days this week were a false alarm.

 

[leesy]

Howdy, i too made the mistake of a casual wander around the Jayco lot... goodbye Eagle OB hello Expanda OB! We love it.
Cheers

 

[Xpandafan]

Howdy, i too made the mistake of a casual wander around the Jayco lot... goodbye Eagle OB hello Expanda OB! We love it.
Cheers

Hi Paul,
I think I posted elsewhere that I prefer to see us as supporting the economy, not indulging ourselves.
As to making mistakes, we've come out of Prestige Jayco with new rigs TWICE when just doing the casual wander thing!
First it was a Flamingo OB then the Expanda saying "Buy Me!"
Broke but delighted.

 

[Pace]

Thanks pace9908. What's your experience with the chip in the Pathy? That was one of my next tasks.

Powerchip installed. wow what a difference. who needs a 550, just kidding,I'm sure I wouldn't say no. all joking aside,mod is straight forward,easy and cheap power gain. will see how the economy part of goes now.

std 128kw 405nm.claimed with powerchip 155kw 490nm.

 

[cruza driver]

Plug in power gone are the days of chasing horse power with engine mods. It will be interesting to see how your economy is too Pace after a few tanks.

 

[Xpandafan]

Powerchip installed. wow what a difference. who needs a 550, just kidding,I'm sure I wouldn't say no. all joking aside,mod is straight forward,easy and cheap power gain. will see how the economy part of goes now.

std 128kw 405nm.claimed with powerchip 155kw 490nm.

We ALL need a 550, pace. Few of us will probably ever get one.

 

[Pace]

Xpandafan, see attached of the install. Cheers pace9908.

 

[Xpandafan]

Ta. Twice is OK. Wife says I need to be told everything twice for anything to sink in.
Made offer on chip as you suggested.

 

[Chookster]

LED photos as promised



Here are the pics I promised. Hopefully they'll give you a few ideas. Took these this morning with the van cover still on (Getting that off is my biggest task with a big Expanda with solar panels and A/c.)

View attachment 8999 This is the light at the door. Globe from auto store - most expensive purchase ($20+), but stops the hot handle problem.
and provides security/safety lighting. A mate gave me the heads up on this one. The plastic cover just pushes off.
View attachment 9000 These are from Ebay (China) 6 super bright leds. 2 in each of three main cabin lights*, 1 in each end light and each extension bed light.
View attachment 9007 This is one over dining table.* 9 Led, cause I ran out of above (Expanda has many more lights than the Flamingo. Roughly same brightness.
View attachment 9001 All the downlights (got these from Bright Light Auto Parts).
View attachment 9002 The ensuite light (Ebay).
View attachment 9005View attachment 9006 Cupboard lights. $3 battery ones from supermarket. Push on, push off. In all cupboards and lockers. Glued in, easy as.

View attachment 9003View attachment 9004 Today's interior shots with all lights on. Van cover is on so similar to night effect.

Hi expanda fan just wondering how u get the cover off the down lights, I've tried (gently) but didn't want to break them, looks great btw