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06-03-2007, 09:30 AM

We have replaced several overhead lights with florescent fixtures made for camping (any good supply will have them). Two good reasons; first they don't get nearly as hot (don't ever try to immediately change a blown out regular light-or get your burn cream handy) and second, the power usage is Way Less. Easier on your batteries or whatever power source you are running on.
We have yet to figure out why more campers don't come with the cooler fixtures; for the cost we invest on the front end, it's a bit trying to have to replace them, fixture by fixture, at $30-60 apiece. But we have been really satisfied.
Another note; if you are rushing around closing up the unit--don't forget to turn off those ceiling fixtures a bit early, if they are the standard lamped fixtures, cause they are too hot to close the unit down otherwise.

06-03-2007, 09:30 AM	#5
Giftpony Guest Posts: n/a	Use less power in dry camping We have replaced several overhead lights with florescent fixtures made for camping (any good supply will have them). Two good reasons; first they don't get nearly as hot (don't ever try to immediately change a blown out regular light-or get your burn cream handy) and second, the power usage is Way Less. Easier on your batteries or whatever power source you are running on. We have yet to figure out why more campers don't come with the cooler fixtures; for the cost we invest on the front end, it's a bit trying to have to replace them, fixture by fixture, at $30-60 apiece. But we have been really satisfied. Another note; if you are rushing around closing up the unit--don't forget to turn off those ceiling fixtures a bit early, if they are the standard lamped fixtures, cause they are too hot to close the unit down otherwise.