{"product_id":"arcon-211-2-rv-led-bulb-12v-8-2w-soft-white","title":"Arcon #211-2 RV LED Bulb, 12V 8.2W Soft White","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Arcon #211-2 LED bulb is a direct 12-volt replacement for the incandescent bulb in your RV's interior fixtures. It's soft white, so the light stays warm and easy on the eyes, and it runs cool with no filament to rattle loose on rough roads. A simple, inexpensive upgrade for ceiling, dome, and reading lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arcon #211-2 LED bulb is a straight 12-volt replacement for the old incandescent bulb that came in your RV. If you've ever reached up to a ceiling or dome light after it's been on a while, you know how hot those little incandescent bulbs get. This one stays cool to the touch. It's a soft white LED, so the light it throws is warm and easy on the eyes, not the harsh blue-white you get from cheap LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about the bulbs that come stock in most campers and travel trailers. They're fine, right up until they aren't. The filament inside is a thin wire, and every mile of washboard road and every pothole works that wire a little harder. Eventually it snaps, usually at the worst time. An LED doesn't have a filament. It's solid state, so there's nothing in there to rattle loose. That alone is a good reason to swap them out before a long trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulb runs on 12 volts, which is exactly what your house battery system already puts out. No converter, no resistor, no wiring changes. You pull the old bulb, drop this one in, and you're done. It carries Arcon's #211-2 designation, part number 50687, so if you're matching what's already in the fixture, that's the number to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft white is the color most folks want inside an RV. It reads warm, a little like the incandescent glow you're used to, which makes the cabin feel like a place you want to relax in at the end of the day rather than a parking lot. If you've tried bargain LED bulbs that turned your living space an icy blue, you already understand why the color temperature matters. This one gets it right for an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does it go? Think interior fixtures. Ceiling lights, dome lights, the reading lamp over the dinette, courtesy lights by the door. Anywhere your rig uses a small 12-volt bulb, this LED is built to take its place. It's rated at 8.2 watts on 12 volts and uses a two-LED design to spread the light instead of pinpointing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who likes to camp off the grid, LEDs are the easy win. They sip far less power than the incandescent bulbs they replace, so your battery bank stretches further between charges. Leave a couple of lights on through the evening and you'll notice the difference the next morning when you check your voltage. Dry camping is all about shaving amp-hours wherever you can, and lighting is low-hanging fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation takes about a minute. Kill the power at the switch, let the old bulb cool if it's been on, and pull it. Seat the Arcon in its place. Switch it back on. If it doesn't light the first time, don't panic and don't assume it's bad. Some LED bulbs only conduct in one direction, so pull it, turn it around, and try again. That's normal for LED replacements and it's not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. This is a single soft white bulb, so if you're relighting a whole coach, count your fixtures and order enough to do the job in one pass. It won't change color and it isn't a tunable or multi-color unit. What it does, it does well. It's a clean, warm, cool-running, long-lived replacement for a bulb that was never going to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're upgrading your interior lighting a bulb at a time, this is a sensible place to start. It's inexpensive, it's a direct fit, and you'll feel the benefit the first night you spend parked somewhere without shore power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect 12-volt replacement for the incandescent #211-2 bulb, no wiring changes needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft white color temperature for a warm, comfortable interior light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-LED design spreads the light evenly instead of a single hot spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 8.2 watts on 12 volts, drops straight into your RV's house system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid-state LED construction with no filament to break on rough roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns cool to the touch, unlike the incandescent bulb it replaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLower power draw than incandescent helps your battery last longer when boondocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArcon part number 50687 for easy matching and reordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Arcon reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the Arcon #211-2 LED fit my RV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a direct replacement for the standard 12-volt #211-2 incandescent bulb. Match the #211-2 designation or part number 50687 to what's in your fixture and it drops right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSoft white. It's warm and easy on the eyes, close to the incandescent glow you're used to, not the icy blue you get from cheap LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat voltage does it run on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e12 volts, which matches your RV house battery system. There's no converter or resistor needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 8.2 watts on 12 volts. LEDs draw less than the incandescent bulbs they replace, which helps stretch your battery when you're off the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eThe bulb didn't light when I installed it. Is it defective?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eProbably not. Some LED bulbs only conduct in one direction. Pull it out, turn it around, and reinstall it. That's normal for LED replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it get hot like my old bulbs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It runs cool to the touch, which is easier on the fixture and safer around curtains and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many bulbs come in the package?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a single bulb. If you're relighting a whole coach, count your fixtures and order enough to finish the job in one pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy switch from incandescent to LED?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo filament to break on rough roads, far longer life, less heat, and lower power draw. 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