CoilnWrap February 2010 Newsletter

Many of you are probably wondering why people are switching to these new LED light bulbs that are so expensive. It has been quite a learning experience for us as well. With all new technologies there is a product learning curve for both the manufacturer and the user. I have tried out MANY of the LED products available on the market and haven't added them to our product list until now. My experience with a lot of the lights out there hasn't been that great. I have returned many of the bulbs I have bought because they have failed within months of installing them. They are supposed to last for years, not months!

We have endorsed the particular lighting products because they meet our expectations and we have confidence in the supplier. The way they are made, the innovations they have added, set them out from the rest of the crowd.

The question then becomes why do I want so spend this kind of money on a light bulb? Stop and think about where does the power come from to light the bulbs in your rig? The lights are 12 volt lights, so even when you are plugged into 110 shore power, your converter is working to change the power over to 12 volt. Anytime you change power from one power source to another you lose efficiency. That means your batteries have to work harder, shortening their life expectancy, as well as the life of your converter.

If you do any dry camping, changing to LED's will absolutley change how you live in your rig. The batteries don't get drained nearly as quickly because the lights draw anywhere from 1/10 to 1/20th of the power! That means turning on the generator less often and adding life to it. The LED lights also generate less heat in the rig which makes it easier to keep the RV cool. There are savings in replacement parts meaning you will not have to replace the covers to the ceiling and under cabinet light covers. There is something to say about safety when you need it most, and that is when dry camping. So now for the first time you can have the same amount of protection and convenience as you have enjoyed at home for years without wearing down those batteries.

Over the next few months we will be introducing plug in fluorescent tubes. Right now there are NO plug in LED replacement tubes. They all require cutting wires or rewiring the fixture. Ours will be remove the old one and plug in the new one. More inside lights will be available so you can go totally GREEN!

10% Discount on LED Bulbs

We have a new Wedge base LED light available that will fit a lot Wedge Bulb

of interior lights in your rig. Please note that it is a directional light. By that I mean the light comes out from one side of the light so it won't be applicable in all situations. It doesn't throw light like an incandescent bulb, however, for those who have complained about the COLOR of the regular LED you will be pleased with the normal color of this bulb. It generates about 160 lumens of light which is comparable to what the regular bulb does, but this one lasts 10,000 hours, uses very little power and creates no heat. Your batteries will thank you!