Spare bulbs for EU travel

[CrewOVtwo]

Hi. Can anyone recommend a place to get spare bulbs for my caravan? (Bailey Unicorn Cadiz)
I don't think it's a necessity for EU travel, but it makes sense to carry them.
Thanks 👍

 

[otherclive]

Halfords, or Auto Bulbs Direct plus other on line suppliers. Also for those car bulbs that can be changed without dismantling the car you should also carry spares.

 

[Hutch]

Of course if you have led lights that cannot be easily replaced, I dought the rule is applicable.

 

[otherclive]

Of course if you have led lights that cannot be easily replaced, I dought the rule is applicable.

That’s why I mentioned replacing without dismantling. Most car owners manual show which bulbs are readily owner replaceable and give the specifications of the bulbs. Otherwise consult Dusty he’s the source of knowledge wrt LED DRLs 😱

 

[Hutch]

That’s why I mentioned replacing without dismantling. Most car owners manual show which bulbs are readily owner replaceable and give the specifications of the bulbs. Otherwise consult Dusty he’s the source of knowledge wrt LED DRLs 😱

Unfortunately I can beat DD, I had to replace my left hand driving light, I had two different ones sent to me from China, both that were supposed to fit, the last one fitted correctly but had two fog lamp bulbs instead of one, but my wiring was for only one, it still passed the MOT.

 

[CrewOVtwo]

I am inept when it comes to anything mechanical (but have other skills that keep me content in life), and from when we last took a caravan abroad (13 years ago), it looks like things have changed.
I hadn't realised LED bulbs were used on caravans for brake lights etc, but peeping in the plastic casing I can see they look like normal bulbs. The lights on my Volvo however, look like something very futuristic - I can't even see a bulb.
I learnt the other day that many new cars adjust the positioning of their headlights to the left or right automatically dependent on what country you are in 😲

So, I'll send Volvo an email but get the caravan bulbs from Halfords.

Thanks again 👍

 

[birdman101]

Our whole set up is LED 100% so no way is anyone going to carry all LED lamps for car and caravan with a total cost of near £2,000
Just done an actual price check and car and caravan lamps totals £3,700

 

[Dustydog]

Hi. Can anyone recommend a place to get spare bulbs for my caravan? (Bailey Unicorn Cadiz)
I don't think it's a necessity for EU travel, but it makes sense to carry them.
Thanks 👍

As far as your Bailey is concerned you can buy from their spares guys or Amazon One of these

And the rear LED brake light you could carry This.
Check it’s the correct year for yours.

Or just don’t bother. Europe is a pretty switched on area and they do have lots of spares. But for peace of mind I’d carry some spares.

 

[otherclive]

Our whole set up is LED 100% so no way is anyone going to carry all LED lamps for car and caravan with a total cost of near £2,000
Just done an actual price check and car and caravan lamps totals £3,700

A number of bulbs on mine are replaceable LED and don’t run in to mega bucks. Form over fashion.

 

[otherclive]

As far as your Bailey is concerned you can buy from their spares guys or Amazon One of these

And the rear LED brake light you could carry This.
Check it’s the correct year for yours.

Or just don’t bother. Europe is a pretty switched on area and they do have lots of spares. But for peace of mind I’d carry some spares.

I don’t actually think French regulations require you to carry spare bulbs of those that can be changed. But I still think it’s a good idea to carry them.

 

[Dustydog]

I don’t actually think French regulations require you to carry spare bulbs of those that can be changed. But I still think it’s a good idea to carry them.

Spate bulbs are not a mandatory French requirement. But it is illegal to drive with a faulty light

 

[otherclive]

Spate bulbs are not a mandatory French requirement. But it is illegal to drive with a faulty light

Hence the reason I carried bulbs for both the car and caravan. I’ve got some for my present cars which is something I have done for a long time. But admittedly bulbs are so reliable these days that I cannot recall when I last had to change one. For example current Osram “5w” equivalent led marker bulbs have a four year guarantee.