after asking otherhalf to debunk to see why solars not charging (above 12.5 normally 14 at that time in morning) on the recent rally, battery at his side of eriba. and later finding out the cause was the awning light was left on by him,.

thinking of changing the awning bulbs to led ones to reduce energy used and heat build up

problem is haven't got a clue which bulbs to buy, think we have 501? capless halogens? at the moment

is it possible to buy capless 12v led bulbs?
where is the best place to purchase??

if Oh is going to leave light on must deplete the energy used

If I understand correctly the awning light only works on hookup to prevent it being on in transit.

Therefore leaving it on at night should not draw power from the battery ...............unless your van thinks the solar power is a mains connection? Even so (not understanding how it tells if mains is hooked up) I would not expect it to work on battery?

this awning light works on battery, the eriba is used normally off grid. we don't use light while travelling.

when OH leaves light on it draws power from battery, hence wanting to change to led bulbs

edit: just realised my reply has come across un-friendly did not mean that to happen,

not really wanting to get into a large debate on whether the light should or shouldn't run off battery.

although for any one who doesn't know Hob is correct it shouldn't work on battery.

So if its the built in awning light presumably the wiring has somehow been altered to make it work. or are you using an awning light separate to the built in one?

its the original light, always worked, assume altered at birth when factory solars and inverter installed for original owner, who may of asked to be completely off grid.

Have a look at this old topic it might be useful

12v LED bulbs

Also I never took my awning light cover off as its cracked and I don't want to disturb it while its working so I'm not sure what size bulbs are lurking underneath.

here is the awning light bulb that is currently fitted

thanks for the thread link Hob

really don't know Pepe Le Pew

Quote: Pop540 wrote in post #8

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here is the awning light bulb that is currently fitted

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decided on these after measuring, fingers are crossed, hopefully arriving next week

G4 24 Led Cool White IP67 Waterproof 12v AC/DC 180 Lumen UG4IPCW

thanks Hob

new bulbs arrived today
got some warm white as well as the white ones, I prefer the white.
decided to change some of the internal halogens, these bulbs fit nicely until you get to the washroom lights, the prongs are just a tad long, and were adjusted
the bathroom light white part,( do not try pull the blue part from the shiny plastic it has 2 great big springs glued) the white part was persuaded out near the two swivel points with a flat bladed screw driver, then the front was persuaded apart near the swivels, which then allowed the silver shade to come out to replace the bulb. will post pictures in gallery of removal..
always wonder how these came apart

I didn't bother with the bathroom lights as they are never on for long.

pictures regarding bulb change are here