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Title: Under Kitchen cabinet light bulb #
Post by: Lon and Cheryl on June 18, 2012, 02:26:07 am
I need to replace the one of the bulbs that fit under my kitchen sink cabinet.
This is for a 1995 U320.
There are two bulbs used to light the drawer area. The top center bulb that is near the door switch I found. Its the small bulb on the right side of the bottom section that is missing. The empty socket looks like it takes a small straight push in bulb.

Anybody happen to know the bulb number?

Thanks?

P.S. In the bedroom switch array by the entrance door under the TV there are 4 switches, what does the CAB switch operate?

 
Title: Re: Under Kitchen cabinet light bulb #
Post by: Dave Head on June 18, 2012, 06:31:22 am
CABinet lights - the light or lights inside your upper bedroom storage.
Title: Re: Under Kitchen cabinet light bulb #
Post by: Dave Cobb on June 18, 2012, 09:31:43 am
As to cabinet lights, on my coach the upper lights have a switch, but they go off when the under cabinet light switch is turned off.  The way they are wired is to avoid me leaving then on in the closed cabinets.
Title: Re: Under Kitchen cabinet light bulb #
Post by: drcscruggs on June 18, 2012, 11:13:09 am
If they are same as mine, they are the brass trimmed "puck lights"  They use these bubs that are listed on Amazon.com (see below). 

FWIW, I changed mine out to LED lights.  To find them just do a search on ebay for 12v G4 bulbs. There are many and varied.  I have changed out all of my puck lights from Halogen to LED.  The light is more whitish (less yellow) just as illuminated, and much easier on battery drain.  Less need to start generator to recharge batteries. They are a little more expensive but in my opinion worth the extra cost.  BTW, they have an extremely long life too (which also decreases cost long term as less need to change the bulb due to burnout). 

AMAZON G4 Halogen (not LED) BULBS:
3 PACK of Halogen Light Bulbs 20W 12V JC Type G4 Base 2-Pin T3 Low Voltage 12 Volts 20 Watt
by Anyray
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Price:   $6.67
Title: Re: Under Kitchen cabinet light bulb #
Post by: drcscruggs on June 18, 2012, 11:15:30 am
I went on ebay and found these and believe these LED would work for the G4 Halogen bulbs.

G4 SMD 24-LED Marine Boat Light Bulb Lamp Warm White 12V 1.9W Landscaping Lights

Cost of these is even less than halogens. 
Title: Re: Under Kitchen cabinet light bulb #
Post by: Lon and Cheryl on June 19, 2012, 06:25:59 am
I tried the G4 bulb but it was not the correct type. I removed the socket and read the label, it calls for a #168 bulb. I ordered a couple LED replacements on Ebay for about $4. with free S&H, should work good.
Title: Re: Under Kitchen cabinet light bulb #
Post by: drcscruggs on June 19, 2012, 01:21:38 pm
Lon & Cheryl,
I guess I misread your original note. I was thinking you were talking about the brass lights above the kitchen sink (on under side of  top cabinet).  Oh well, sounds like you got the right one.  Good!