tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post5822127712376834617..comments2023-05-14T20:49:36.700-07:00Comments on WanderMan: LED Headlight Upgrade - Easy AND Beneficial!The Wandermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-91710314732754491232018-12-30T18:12:53.326-08:002018-12-30T18:12:53.326-08:00Alex: absolutely NOT the same thing. HID lights u...Alex: absolutely NOT the same thing. HID lights use a high voltage transformer to create a plasma arc through (usually) xenon gas - its like a 70s disco strobe firing really fast continuously. An LED is a semi conductor junction that sheds visible light. Of course, traditional bulbs used a resistive filament. All different ways to make light. Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12066904198364843577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-72881727568556031742018-12-29T09:34:09.394-08:002018-12-29T09:34:09.394-08:00George,
I so understand that! We use a lot of Ch...George,<br /> I so understand that! We use a lot of Chevy Impalas at work and to replace a headlight bulb you have to have two metric wrench sizes and small fingers to release plastic clips, then wiggle it out. And THAT isn't as difficult as your ordeal. What are the engineers thinking???!<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-33656228299816881002018-12-29T09:32:37.501-08:002018-12-29T09:32:37.501-08:00Thomas,
The bulb pattern has a much sharper cut ...Thomas,<br /> The bulb pattern has a much sharper cut off between high and low beams. The pattern really relieves the oncoming traffic glare problem significantly.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-45611400439817860422018-12-29T09:31:51.157-08:002018-12-29T09:31:51.157-08:00Alex,
LED bulbs require NO external transformer....Alex,<br /> LED bulbs require NO external transformer. There are no extra pieces. The bulb is a bit longer due to the cooling fan at the back.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-68718464169584734492018-12-29T08:56:23.226-08:002018-12-29T08:56:23.226-08:00On my 2011 Ford F350, to get to the headlight bulb...On my 2011 Ford F350, to get to the headlight bulb I need to open the hood, remove 5 or so bolts holding the top of the grille in place, lean the grille forward and take a LONG screwdriver or dowel and release 5 clips holding the bottom of the grille in place. Oops, gotta remove my driving lights to remove the grille - what a pain. Now I can get to the bolts that hold the headlight in place. Thank you Ford for making bulb replacement so easy.George Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096962722360321786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-92157753369711779232018-12-29T08:12:34.562-08:002018-12-29T08:12:34.562-08:00Just wonder if you let the mh set and you walked/d...Just wonder if you let the mh set and you walked/drive toward the receiving end of those lights. Was it acceptable to you as an oncoming driver? Are they aimed well? So many I see that were changed by :kids: are hard to see oncoming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204717709460620914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-77010073067238234922018-12-29T07:59:42.196-08:002018-12-29T07:59:42.196-08:00A few years ago, I installed a set of HID (High In...A few years ago, I installed a set of HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights on my Dodge pick up. They required a transformer about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Am I correct in assuming that LED and HID are the same; and the transformer is now at the base of bulb and not a separate component?Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847125097103682519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-80950749617570405642018-12-29T07:05:28.633-08:002018-12-29T07:05:28.633-08:00Unknown,
As long as the voltage is above 10.5, y...Unknown,<br /> As long as the voltage is above 10.5, you should not have any issues. You MAY experience some additional flicker, but it may be too fast for the eye to see.<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-84308592234554992402018-12-29T06:47:32.613-08:002018-12-29T06:47:32.613-08:00Hey Rich,
I have a later-model coach, where the hi...Hey Rich,<br />I have a later-model coach, where the high beams are lit at low-intensity for daytime-running-light (DRL) operation. This is done with a pulse-width-modulation (PWM) drive. Do you happen to know whether the new LED's tolerate such treatment?<br />thx<br />Greg IllesUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912743503033058478noreply@blogger.com