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Lens Cover for the Engine Compartment Lamp

Is FOT the best source to find a replacement Lens Cover for the light in the Engine compartment?

Is there anywhere else anyone has been able to find them?
Jennifer
2003 36' U295 (# 6070)
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Reply #1 –
Is it like the one below?  Obtainable from Camping World and many others.  If not can you post a pic?

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

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Reply #2 –
Unfortunately, I'm not at home to get a pic, but it's rectangular in shape.

It is maybe a foot long and 3" wide, convex shaped, opaque.

On the 2003 295, if you are looking in the engine compartment, it is up to the left and comes on automatically when you open the compartment door.
Jennifer
2003 36' U295 (# 6070)
Thousand Oaks, CA

Re: Lens Cover for the Engine Compartment Lamp

Reply #3 –
If it's made by Thinlite, go to their web site. Should be able to help you.
Richard B.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #5 –
It sounds like thinlite, but you may have to drop the light and get the number off the back.  I called and sent pics and they still couldn't identify mine.  SO don't be surprised if you have to take it loose and get the number off the back.

Jerry
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

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Reply #6 –
Why do so many guys try so hard to find other sources when it's so easy to get our parts from FT?  If they don't have the part, they always have the part number.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
Why do so many guys try so hard to find other sources when it's so easy to get our parts from FT?  If they don't have the part, they always have the part number.

$$$$$$$ that's why. Shopping for another source decreases the price, usually over 50%. My Experience.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #8 –
fwiw, you might consider a waterproof led type light (white boat or marine light) and replace the light fixture.  These usually are not that expensive and probably would never have it burn out nor have to deal with it ever again.  Another benefit would be if it were left on by a malfunctioning switch...not a lot of battery drain.  Just my 2 cents.
Best of Travels

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Reply #9 –
I was finally able to get a couple of pics.  I've gone through all the models on Thin-Lite but can't figure out which lens I need.  Makes it tough to figure out if I can even find it locally.  18" x 3".

Would be nice to avoid shipping from FOT since I just got a bunch of stuff from them.  But this isn't urgent, so it can wait until my next purchase. 

I do like the idea of going to an LED setup for this, and maybe it would avoid the same problem from happening again.  This lens was warped from heat.  So a lower profile fixture may make more sense.
Jennifer
2003 36' U295 (# 6070)
Thousand Oaks, CA
 

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Reply #10 –
I would not bother trying to find a replacement light.  I would go with a LED or just any 12V light, preferably one that was more weather/waterproof than the original that appears to be a fluorescent.
Gary B