Choosing the right lighting for your caravan can be confusing. But you've come to the right place! This guide explores different bulb types, their pros and cons for caravans, and what to consider for a perfectly lit adventure.
Incandescent:
These are the traditional light bulb shape bulbs that have been commonly used in households for decades. They produce a warm light (approx 2700K), have a short lifespan and are not very energy efficient.
Halogen:
Halogen Light Bulbs have the standard light bulb shape but are much smaller than the traditional incandescent. They can last for up to 2000 hours which is about two times longer than an incandescent light bulb, and consume about 10% less energy. They are often used in bathroom lighting as they can get very hot!
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs):
These bulbs resemble twisted white tubing and are commonly used in modern day homes. Traditionally, Compact Flurescent Bulbs, were known to flicker and often took a while to reach full brightness, however these problems continue to improve with constant technological developments. They produce a soft white light, can last up to 10,000hrs (10 times longer than incandescents), and consume about 75% less energy than incandescents.
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs):
LED Light Bulbs feature either a half globe or flat surface with many tiny bulbs backed by a tapered cage that houses the diodes. They produce a direct white light (more like a spotlight, making them a popular selection for downlights), last up to 20,000hrs (about 10yrs - making them a popular selection for hard to get to locations), and consume about 80% less energy than incandescents.
What Are Watts, Lumens & Kelvin?
Watts (W) = Energy Used
Lumens (lm) = Brightness of Light
Kelvin (K) = Light Bulb Colour Temperature
Wattage Comparison For Equivalent Bulb Brightness
450lm = 40W Incandescent = 29W Halogen = 9-13W CFLs = 4-5W LEDs
800lm = 60W Incandescent = 43W Halogen = 13-16W CFLs = 6-8W LEDs
1100lm = 75W Incandescent = 53W Halogen = 17-23W CFLs = 9-11W LEDs
1600lm = 100W Incandescent = 72W Halogen = 23-30W CFLs = 11-15W LEDs
Typical Kelvin Light Bulb Colour Temperatures
2700-3000K: Warm White - traditionally used in the home
3500-4100K: Cool White - traditionally used in work spaces
5000-6500K: Daylight - traditionally used outdoors or for reading
Explore our diverse range of interior and exterior caravan lights here or see our selection of caravan replacement globes. Still confused? Feel free to call our friendly team on 1800 787 278 for expert advice and recommendations.
DISCLAIMER* Please note, this advice is general in nature and we strongly recommend consulting the product manual and where relevant, a professional installer.
