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Old 01-09-2015, 07:24 PM   #1
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LED Brake Lights - Any replacements?

Has any manufacturer started making an LED version of the Bargman standard incandescent lights?
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Old 01-09-2015, 07:57 PM   #2
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Google Command Electronics, I believe they have a direct fit. It is my second project after I retire May 1.
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Old 01-09-2015, 08:23 PM   #3
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Cool. The Command Electronics is slightly smaller.


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The Bargman is 8-9/16 x 4-9/16.
The Command is 8-5/8 x 3-3/4.

The Command Electronics unit is not 100% LED because the license plate light is still incandescent.

However, this is the best replacement I've seen to date! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 01-09-2015, 08:38 PM   #4
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I never have liked the look of the "add on" surface mount lights. Ive always changed them to flush mount in a rubber gasket type. On our 315 the rear "bumper" is tubular so I will be installing 4 of the bargman led units and moveing the licence plate to the ramp.
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Old 01-10-2015, 08:08 AM   #5
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Has anybody installed the Command Electronics lights? If so, can you post a picture or two?
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Old 01-10-2015, 09:08 AM   #6
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I used the lights from Bargman on our old PUP. Nice shape, VERY bright, easy install. Lights for the licence plate are LED as well.

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Old 01-10-2015, 07:02 PM   #7
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I was able to sneak a picture of the Command Electronics LED tail light installed on a camper at the RV Expo in Cleveland this afternoon. This is not my camper but one on display. Here is what it looks like installed:

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Old 01-10-2015, 07:27 PM   #8
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Have you considered replacing the original bulbs with l.e.d. bulbs? That is what I did with mine.

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Old 01-10-2015, 07:47 PM   #9
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Flush Mount! Youroo!!
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Old 01-10-2015, 08:07 PM   #10
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I like your flush mount but I don't see a license plate light? Are you an outlaw or is there some clever lighting hidden somewhere?
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Old 01-10-2015, 08:09 PM   #11
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Have you considered replacing the original bulbs with l.e.d. bulbs? That is what I did with mine.

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Yea, I bought just about every LED bulb for the 2057. Nothing worked very well. The difference between the tail light and the brake light was quite poor.
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Old 01-11-2015, 07:21 AM   #12
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I like your flush mount but I don't see a license plate light? Are you an outlaw or is there some clever lighting hidden somewhere?
These (LED) lights can be (SEEN) in the (Daytime) by the (Other Guy)! Unlike the (Industry Standard Cant SEE) taillights! We only travel in the (Day) so I could care less about a LPL,but I like the (Other Guy) behind us to know when we are going to (STOP/Change Lanes)! I am Not a (Outlaw) but I Live (On the Edge)! Youroo!!
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Old 01-25-2015, 05:56 PM   #13
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L.E.D. Plasma if you don't want to replace the housing. Most TT are 1157 bulbs. Cheapest are from here. Plasma LED - Two Pack Replacement 1157 Bulbs - Stop / Rear Turn Signal / Rear Parking Light - Repro ~ 1967 -1968 Mercury Cougar / 1967 - 1973 Ford Mustang (10043) at West Coast Classic Cougar :: Specializing in 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and
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Old 01-27-2015, 11:35 AM   #14
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Has anyone ever mounted backup lights behind a 5th wheel
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Old 01-27-2015, 12:32 PM   #15
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When I replaced the taillight bulb with a LED bulb it wasn't any brighter. But, it is faster, coming on 7 ft. sooner at highway speeds. That was important enough for me.
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