Running light fixtures October 19, 2015, 03:24:41 pm Yahoo Message Number: 156503Good day to all!While replacing several burnt out running\clearance lights (I had two out when I left for home from NM a few days ago, now had five) I found that some of the bases were cracked or broken, and a couple fixtures are loose enough that there is no longer reliable contact. Could someone please tell me where I might find replacement bases?Thanks in advance!Bill 2003--23' FL
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #1 – October 19, 2015, 04:29:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 156505Bargman is a major manufacturer of RV lights of all types. This link to what looks to be a complete Bargman product line on rvshop.com might be helpful:http://www.rvshop.com/Bargman_bymfg_17-0-1.htmlJoan
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #2 – October 19, 2015, 08:48:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 156508That site recommended by Joan sure has a bunch of interesting stuff. Prices seem decent too at least as compared to some of the retail RV stores around DFW.Ed & Margee Fort Worth
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #3 – October 20, 2015, 06:03:30 am Yahoo Message Number: 156514Bill-Three quick things:1) There's an article on Lazy Daze Companion on running/clearance lights 2) If your light lenses are stamped "PM" then Peterson Manufacturing made them. Their Web site is here, and various Internet sites sell them. I bought from Vehicle Safety Supply. 3) Consider using LED bulbs in your existing fixtures (as I did) or, if replacing several fixtures, switching to sealed LED fixtures. Both are more expensive, but should last a lot longer than incandescent bulbs (especially helpful in clearance light service). I buy LED components from SuperbrightLEDS.Mark
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #4 – October 20, 2015, 10:40:07 am Yahoo Message Number: 156521Joan,Thank you for the link. It was just the thing to get me pointed in the right direction.Bill
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #5 – October 20, 2015, 05:29:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 156540Mark,Thank you for your suggestions in response to my question. I didn't think to look in the LD Companion before posting my inquiry. I should have. Both Joan's and your suggestions about where to look for what I needed were helpful. I have some new lights on the way. I've converted all of my interior lights to LED's except the two night lights, but haven't convinced myself that I need to do the same with the exterior lights since energy conservation isn't the primary concern. On my twelve year old rig, most of the clearance lights that weren't working either have a damaged base allowing some moisture in, or the "socket" holding the light bulb has become loose over time, so the connection is poor. Since one can replace all of the clearance lights for the price of a single LED replacement, I'm going to stay with the standard 193 bulbs to see how long they last in a good, dry fixture.Thanks again!Bill
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #6 – October 20, 2015, 05:58:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 156541Bill, a good "buttering" with dielectric grease on the base of each bulb will help ensure that moisture stays out of the connections. ;-)Joan
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #7 – October 20, 2015, 09:34:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 156543The Dielectric Grease is a good tip. I put some on my Coach battery terminals and it stops the corrosion. Also easy to apply on internal battery terminals. Seems to last longer than that spray on red stuff I used on the engine battery. Maybe I'll try it on the motorcycle battery.bobmoore14Saddle West RV Park Pahrump, NV.
Re: Running light fixtures Reply #8 – October 21, 2015, 10:54:20 am Yahoo Message Number: 156548For the rear side clearance lights near the bumper, you can get exact LED replacements at Walmart for $7-8. At least for my 97.Chuck Myers Hartford, IA
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