Advisor: More light for camper mobiles
TUNING Until recently, Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer vehicles sparkled through the night exclusively with outdated halogen lights. What primarily wants to be a commercial vehicle must above all be economical.
However, the customers who have chosen the Ducato, Jumper or Boxer as the base vehicle for their motorhome, and whose purchasing power is not to be underestimated, do not accept this weak point without complaint. Although the latest model updates mean that camper vans are also available with LED lights, this is generally only available at extra cost.
Conversion for little money
If you drive an older model of these series or even another basic vehicle such as the Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter, you can significantly increase the light output for little money and with little effort.
The supplier industry has developed LED lamps for these types, and the bulb manufacturer Osram has launched them on the market under the name Night Breaker. The set of two H7 LEDs can be bought for little more than 100 euros, and the replacement can be done on your own thanks to the precise instructions.
Complex headlamp design
The compatibility list from Osram shows whether the right pair of lamps (H4 or H7) is available for your car model. It also contains information on how demanding the conversion is and whether a workshop should be commissioned if necessary. Due to the complex headlight design, this is recommended for the Audi A4 Cabriolet, the Mercedes A-Class and some Golf versions. In the case of vans such as the Fiat Ducato, Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter or even the VW T3, T5 and T6.1, the change is not critical and can also be carried out by a layman.
Up to 220 percent more brightness
At 6000 degrees Kelvin, the cold white light cone of the LED lamps is reminiscent of daylight and provides up to 220 percent more brightness (left and right gallery). The sharp outlines of the illuminated surface and the much higher contrast of obstacles are striking. Osram lists a service life of up to 2500 hours, which is about five times that of a conventional halogen lamp. With a power consumption of 19 watts, the LED rod is also more frugal than its conventional counterparts, which is a welcome advantage, especially for motorhomes.
Source: Car Media Portal
