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quoteDespite the proliferation of ever more complex interior lighting systems in modern day caravans, you often find you want to add more. That’s not just in the ‘van but more especially in the awning – be it reading lamps or mood lighting.
Some owners even go as far as adding lights to the outside of their caravan, awning or windbreak.
But there’s no doubt that extra caravan lighting can enhance your space and make evenings more inviting, whether cooking, reading, or relaxing in the awning. Caravan lights aren’t just practical — they can add a touch of style and warmth.
Top tips for buying caravan lighting
- As ever with any electrical items, keep an eye on wattage. You don’t want to accidentally trip out your mains supply.
- LEDs are very low consumers of power. Nevertheless, do be aware of any consequences of using extra electrical items.
- Items designed for caravanning or camping use tend to be more suited to coping with small knocks etc, as well as coping with outside weather.
Lighting up time
Fortunately, there’s an almost unlimited supply of caravan lights you can add, to suit your style and needs. Here are just some – none of which involve messing with existing wiring or DIY.
Here we look at 10 caravan lights that are perfect for illuminating the inside of your caravan or brightening up your awning, from energy-efficient LED lights to string lights that bring a cosy glow. Just plug in and go!
Star Player #1
Isabella TripLight
As you might expect from Isabella, this caravan light is purpose-designed for an awning. It can attach to frames with any diameter in the 25-28mm range. But, it also unclips for use as a hand-held torch. Plus, there’s also an optional extra stand so you can turn the TripLight into a rather stylish table lamp.
Also check out their solar driven lights for sitting on the top of their windscreens – or simply use as a table lamp. It has a solar panel on the top to provide up to seven hours of light once charged. Their wireless feature means they’re very portable!
Key features Five-hour battery life, 1.2m charging cable, battery condition indicator, table stand option
Expect to pay £58.99 for Triplight and £75 for two solar-driven lights
Star Player #2
Vango Lightbeam 250 Recharge
Here’s a highly flexible strip of LEDs that’s handy for under any awning, especially, if you want a bit more ambient lighting.
Its two magnets mean it can easily be attached to appropriate metal surfaces – especially certain awning poles. Alternatively, it also comes with two elastic webbing straps.
You’ll get anything between four and 40 hours from charges and functions include a variety of settings. Typical charging time is two and a half hours via its USB-C input.
Key features Choice of lighting options, dimensions 23cm x 14cm x 4cm, USB charging cable
Expect to pay £35
Star Player #3
Feuerhand Baby Special 276 LED lantern
A retro style that might just be perfect if you’re in the awning or even out under the stars. There’s latest lighting technology here, too, thanks to its LED lights.
Indeed, such is its low power draw it’s capable of providing a low light level for up to 18 days, when on its lowest setting. More typical is it offers over 14 hours of radiant light at its highest setting.
Price depends on which colour finish you decide you want – from a choice of 10, including just bare metal (zinc-plated).
It’s German-made using galvanised steel with a powder coating (when a colour is chosen), plus copper and glass, each lantern weighs some 535g and stands 125cm high, with a width of 26.5cm and 13.5cm depth. It’s powered by three AA or two lithium-ion batteries, rechargeable via a USB-C socket.
The lantern gives off a warm white 2700K illumination that’s dimmable from 2-150 lumens. It can be placed on a suitable tabletop, or hung from above.
Key features Fully dimmable, 8.5-10 hour charge time, IP20 waterproof rating (ie not waterproof), 25,000 hours lifetime operation
Expect to pay £54.95-£74.95
www.berryuseful.co.uk and www.feuerhand.com
Star Player #4
Nite Ize Radiant Starlit Rechargeable lantern + string light
From a massive portfolio of lighting to suit all scenarios, this newest lantern with wind out string LED lights from Nite Ize will really let your imagination run riot when caravanning. The string of LED lights winds out to some 7m and is programmable for a choice of four colours and four flashing modes, with a run time of up to six-and-a-half hours.
Or you can simply use it as a lantern. If you use the lantern and string of lights together run time drops to three hours. Recharge time is some two-and-a-half hours.
Key features Hand crank operation, USB-C port and charging cable, 200 lumens white lantern, lifetime guarantee
Expect to pay £69.99
Star Player #5
OlPro Silicone Camping Lantern Dimmable 240V
A mains-powered hanging lantern with three lighting modes and an ABS plastic and silicone construction that means it’s particularly easy to pack down for storage/travel.
It’s supplied with a 5m cable and is available direct from OlPro online, with free UK delivery.
Key features Dimmable, open size 20cm/15cm x 13cm, 24LED/480 lumens, 300K warm white light
Expect to pay £26
Star Player #6
Easy Camp Heckler
This stand-alone lantern comes at a convenient price and makes for a handy mood light in the caravan or awning – rechargeable via a solar panel or USB port.
Dimensions are 20cm high x 12cm diameter and weight is 270g. It also comes with 10 lighting modes.
The handle means it can be carried or hung from a convenient place.
Key features 500mAh 3.7V lithium battery, 1Watt solar panel, micro USB port and cable, IP44 rating (dust- and splashproof),
Expect to pay £36.99
Star Player #7
Robens Munros rechargeable lantern
A particularly sturdy, handy sized, truly portable lantern that has the added advantage of being rechargeable. It sits just 14cm high with a diameter of 11.6cm and weighs just 305g.
It’s free-standing, or can be hung via its carabiner loop, Dimmable, it also offers cool white, warm yellow and mixed colour change modes.
Key features Sturdy construction, dimmer function, low battery indicator, IPX4 weather resistance, 10-280 lumens, USB to USB-C charging cable, 2500mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery
Expect to pay £40.99
Star Player #8
LuminAID PackLite Titan
Here’s a clever twist, literally, from a company that was initially founded to provide emergency lighting support for natural disasters.
The PackLite Titan rotates open to offer a powerful 300 lumens light that can also charge your phone and/or tablet.
Features also include a powerful 4,000mAh lithium battery as well as a 16square inch solar panel. There’s also red light setting for night time reading that’s easier on the eyes.
Run time is up to 100 hours between charges.
Key features Solar and USB charging, USB-A charging port, adjustable strap plus carabiners for hanging, lifetime guarantee
Expect to pay £79.99
Star Player #9
Outdoor Revolution mosquito killer lantern with fan
The name says it all. Not only do you get a lamp that can be hung or placed on a caravan tabletop, it also has a flip-up fan for help cooling you down in hot climes. And it’s a mosquito deterrent.
The light is multi-choice: a spot light with low and high-levels, or three lantern choices – high, low or SOS red. The fan is two-speed.
Charging is via a USB port, typically taking up to three hours. Dimensions are 16cm high, 10cm diameter and it weighs 28g.
Key features Low and high lighting levels, 3.7V 2000mAh lithium battery, fold-out hanger, rainproof to IPX4
Expect to pay £24.99
Star Player #10
Six bar camp light kit
A six-bar kit that will really light up any area, inside or out. It comprises six 51cm long LED strips (four white, two amber) and three 1.5m long extension cables, plus a 3m long cable with 12V plug, although you also get an alligator clip adaptor, should you wish to connect directly to your leisure battery.
Also included are eight straps, for attaching to a variety of surfaces. The flexibility is, you can set up this system in any configuration you want.
The manufacturer also says you can place the two amber lights in a suitable location to deter unwanted bugs (including moths, mosquitoes etc).
Key features Lightweight aluminium construction, 1,500 lumens, colour rendering index 80, 12-month warranty, magnetic lights, IP65 waterproof rating, dimmer control, carrybag included
Expect to pay £42.99
Over to you…
Got any advice on lighting up your caravan or information about your favourite caravan lighting that you’d like to pass on to fellow caravanners? Please feel free to add a comment below.
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