Interior and exterior lights for caravans

Don’t make do with bad lighting on your holiday homes. Here are some cost-efficient and inspiring lighting choices for your caravan.

Caravanning is part of the Australian lifestyle. 85% of the Australian population have had a caravanning or camping experience at least once in their lifetime, most, expressing it is a great childhood experience. Steady lighting is a major part of the experience’s success. Often, nights during off-road adventures are pitch black, it would be awful to waste time sitting in the dark if your lights fail.

LED lighting

LED lighting is the most recommended source of light for caravaners. The one drawback is that it is more expensive upfront than other lightings. But here are the benefits:

1. LED allows for lesser heat emissions.

2. LED units use 1/10th the power as other bulbs

3. They last for approximately 20 years, therefore saving cost.

4. They emit a cleaner, more vibrant light.

Indoor lighting

1. Roof Lighting: Thin-Lite (DIST-LED116P) 15 Watt Surface Mount LED Light

(http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Thin-Lite-Dist-Led116P-15-Watt-Surface-Mount-Led-Light-/152432030706?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368)

• Measurements: 457.2mm x 142.875mm x 34.925mm

• Input Voltage: 12Volts DC

• Setting: 4W - 14W

• Accepts input voltage from 8 to 30VDC.

• Delivers: 2400 Lumens (provides the same light as twelve 10W Halogen lamps, four 8W 12" fluorescent lamps, or four 12" LED tubes.)

• Life: 100,000 hours of life, with a 3-year warranty.

2. Under Cabinets and Kitchen applications: SMD 3528 Waterproof LED Strip

(http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5M-SMD-3528-5050-Waterproof-300-LED-Strip-Flexible-Ribbon-light-Lighting-12V-60W-/252479719035?var=&hash=item3ac8f6c67b:m:mAFBShs9QQSYvUSLvdEqQRg)

• Measurements: 5000mm x 8mm x 2mm

• LED quantity: 300 LED for 5m

• Input Voltage: 12Volts DC

• Delivers: 200 Lumens per meter

• Life: At low power consumption, 50,000 hours.

• Colors: Blue/cool white/warm white/yellow/red/green

• Speciality: It’s ribbon format allows you to cut along the cutting marks after every 3 LEDs. Therefore it is adjustable to your needs. They can even be reconnected with the use of solder. (Tip: Have a role of marine adhesive handy)

Outdoor

1. Frostfire Solar Ice Rocks - path and garden solar lights (set of 3)

(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CZ7X6YI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CZ7X6YI&linkCode=as2&tag=technomadia08-20&linkId=OO6SCTERLIEDK6SU)

• Measurements: 70mm x 70mm x 50mm

• Voltage: 3.7Volts

• Weight: 998 grams

• Material: It is made of metal and plastic and has a matte finish. It is recognised for its durability even if driven on or through high winds.

Emergency

A plastic bottle filled with water can do wonders. Using a dollar flashlight you can tape it facing the bottle, giving you an impromptu bright lantern. You can use it for dinner tables, while you are walking around in the dark or even the bathroom.

Luxury

If you are looking for something to upgrade your already impressive caravan, have a look at LIFX WiFi LED Bulbs (http://www.lifxaustralia.com.au/). With their app to change warmth and colours for your every mood.