Date:         Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:10:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: LED BULBS
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Hi Dennis, 

Here is the info I used for bulbs.  There was some back up link confusion. 

You could match numbers and look at the site I got my relay from as well.  They may even have the info if you search.

I hope this helps.

       Not sure what is going on,,, I'm copying & pasting Amazons link & it leads back to Wrong Item ~

I’m working on a fix for it ~

      What I have installed on several Vans including My Own,,, 



              REAR

      BackUp
              ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HZMXTS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1>



      But if Ads are being accurate,, This 1 might be better > ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H54SP6O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1> 

      	
      Brakes
              ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1>



      BackUp
              ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HZMXTS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1>



      But if Ads are being accurate,, This 1 might be better > ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H55JGMU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1>



      Turn > 2 White
              ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XGJG7WJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1>




      Park / Running > 2  Amber or White 
              ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B1B37LXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1>

	

              FRONT 

      Turn / Park / Running
              ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BCCYWKF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1>


> On Dec 30, 2023, at 12:01 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Dennis,
> 
>        I’m keeping this on list as others can give you better info than me. 
> 
> I got my first set of LED exterior bulbs from GW many years ago.  I purchased the relay there as well.  
> 
>        It was a bit expensive when adding shipping and I was disappointed in the bulb quality.  To be fair it was early in the the transition to LED times.  But, for example, after about a year my back up bulbs fell apart.  And the other bulbs were not as bright as the ones others were getting from mainstream sources. 
> 
> So, for my 84 I asked the list for recommendations for bulbs. 
> 
> The ones for back up lights were especially good giving lots more light for backing up.  So bright that I never bothered to install the special GW LED back up light I had purchased. 
> 
> So, in the list archives are the recommendations. 
> 
> I’ll try to find the recent email from River rat with the links, and include in a follow up email. 
> The relay I ordered and gave the info on works well, but if you get the email with the River Rat one know Ithat didn’t work for me. 

> 
> Also, you might find the bulbs at a good price at the site I found the relay at. 
> 
> The site was called superbrightleds.com <http://superbrightleds.com/>.  I found it by googling the relay number and the words flasher relay.
> If I got the link wrong do the google.
> I plan to use that site in the future.
> 
> The bulbs are not created equal so getting recommendations from this list really helped. 
> 
> Even being blind, I love knowing the lights are bright and using less electrons.  And my wife loves the bright back up light.
> 
> One  addition.  River Rat earlier recommended a set of marker lights for the back that can replace the originals.  I purchased a set and they look nice.  But, so far I opted to just replace the original bulbs with less.  The replacement light is a light and bulb in one, and has to be wired in.  I expect it is brighter but, I’m turning over a new leaf and where possible leaving stock working things alone, especially on the 84. 
> 
> Best,
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Dec 30, 2023, at 10:39 AM, den jolliffe <sondancer77@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Eric....this is another Dennis, but near Toronto Ontario.
>> 
>> I have a new to me 86 Westfalia I am about to start work on shortly and would like to pick your brain on the bulbs you have used on the exterior of your van.
>> 
>> Is there a chart somewhere that lists the old bulb number with the appropriate LED replacement?
>> 
>> I want to buy them so I am ready once I get it out of storage.
>> 
>> The part number for the relay you ended up with was helpful, but who did you buy it from...I seem to have missed that part.
>> 
>> Regards, Dennis J.
>> Near Toronto Canada