Would you use these lights in your trailer?

[Pro-8250]

I have been procrastinating for sometime about upgrading interior lighting for my trailer. I am looking at purchasing the lights in the link below. Any thoughts?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200615334_200615334

 

[MORSNO]

For lighting the interior of the trailer? I'd say no, there are much better options for illumination that will light up the entire interior. The lights in the link are more of an exterior flood/spot style light and will create tons of shadows and not illuminate the full interior.

 

[adamg]

Agreed. In my mind the ideal interior lighting results in the elimination of shadows and light coming from everywhere at all angles. So, white walls and ceilings, and strip lights the full length of the trailer on both sides.

 

[Bilko]

LED strip lights are the way to go. Best investment for lighting

 

[lost]

Agreed. In my mind the ideal interior lighting results in the elimination of shadows and light coming from everywhere at all angles. So, white walls and ceilings, and strip lights the full length of the trailer on both sides.

LED strip lights are the way to go. Best investment for lighting

Would either of you have pictures of the LED strip lighting in a trailer and which brand/company you used?

 

[skibreeze]

These are awesome lights!
http://www.easternmarine.com/opti-brite-led-interior-light-ill08cob

 

[adamg]

Sorry, I haven't taken a pic of my trailer with the lights on yet. Blame it on the lack of snow this winter.
These are the strip lights I used, from amazon. Search for: 10M 3528 SMD 600

On each side of the trailer I ran a continuous strip starting at the rear of the V corner (about 2' above floor), up to the ceiling corner, back along the wall-roof corner to the rear wall, then down that corner (about 2' above floor). If your trailer has finished, flat ceiling you can simply 2-4 strips down the full length of the ceiling. Mine had the ceiling beams exposed so the corner was more appropriate.

 

[Bilko]

Here you go. http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/LEDStrip-5-Meter

 

[AndrettiDog]

These are awesome lights!
http://www.easternmarine.com/opti-brite-led-interior-light-ill08cob

You put these in your trailer right? How many did you need? 20' trailer right?

 

[Mark's RMK]

My Lights

I changed all of the small 12V dome light bulbs over to LED. I also have wired in two 48" fluorescents (the new small diamter 32W) that work on 120V. They are mounted on the 45 degree angle piece on the wall roof transition. Split the 24' box of the trailer into fourths so the center of light is spaced at 8' in and ' between lights. I'm monitoring the price of the LED retrofit for 48" bulbs where you take the electronic ballast out of the circuit. Might be plenty bright with one bulb per unit. They have changed some of the lights in our stairwells over and they are super bright. Also waiting for the price to come down some.

Home depot has these 120 volt lights as well. They would take virtually no head room as they are only 1" thick and come in a 12" x 48" unit. Could have a couple mounted in the ceiling to throw lights in both directions.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pixi-1-f...inaire-FLT14C40MDUP44A/204750003?N=5yc1vZc7bu

4200 lumens

 

[lost]

These are awesome lights!
http://www.easternmarine.com/opti-brite-led-interior-light-ill08cob

You put these in your trailer right? How many did you need? 20' trailer right?

I'd also like to know on this.

 

[ND Farmer]

I have a 8x30 trailer with a 7' ceiling and have 3 led lights from eastern marine in the ceiling, evenly spaced. LOTS of light. Awesome lights, highly recommend them!! Darren

 

[lost]

I have a 8x30 trailer with a 7' ceiling and have 3 led lights from eastern marine in the ceiling, evenly spaced. LOTS of light. Awesome lights, highly recommend them!! Darren

Would you have pictures that you could show us of your lighting setup, and also with lights on?
Thanks

 

[bootz1981]

i just bought a 7x31 and had them put 5 in total, its brite!!!

These are awesome lights!
http://www.easternmarine.com/opti-brite-led-interior-light-ill08cob

 

[lost]

i just bought a 7x31 and had them put 5 in total, its brite!!!

Any chance you would have pictures to show us?

 

[vincebarnett]

Strip lights all down both sides

 

[adamg]

Your avatar and trailer picture go well together.

 

[vincebarnett]

Well, It DOES look fine to me... Stupid I phone.

 

[skibreeze]

I have a 28' and put 2 on each side and 1 in the V.

 

[Pro-8250]

Thanks everyone. I would say if you are using fluorescent lamps make sure they are protected and sealed. When they break they make a hell of a mess.

http://www.lightbulbsurplus.com/ind...6&gclid=CIvomLi2kcQCFQ8waQod71EAZA#googlebase