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A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Here is an approach that the PO added to my 1990 U280 36' to have better headlights;  Let me know if anyone has seen anything like this before!
The two flaps just below the windshield that are top hinged and used for access to items behind the grill have had air cylinders added along with an air feed and asco valve.  A mounting bracket was fabricated and 4 large round halogen lights were mounted.  When you actuate the "Aux Road Lights" on the dash, the flaps come up to horizontal and the lights come on.  It must be pretty scary for someone coming the other direction!  Those top lights are high up.  I'm not sure this rig is street legal, but it sure gets the job done.  Here are a couple of pictures for chuckles.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Reply #1 –
The PO must have seen the Johnny Five personal robot movie.
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #2 –
He owned a Chevy dealership in Paris Texas, and I think anytime the shop wasn't busy he had somebody "tweeking" the coach.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Reply #3 –
My concern for this application is;

1. Do you really know how your coach as been driven? Obviously OFF ROAD :))
2. Are you up to the GENIUS level executed with the upgrade? :P
3. What kind of tires do you have? b^.^d

Last,  why didn't I think of that? :headwall:
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Reply #4 –
My thoughts too. Must have been OFF road as the wind noise/action would have been massive at highway speeds!!!
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Reply #5 –
There really isn't much increase in wind noise--- who knew?  This thing actually works.
Maybe I should have posted on the Off Road forum ;D
The mounting bracket goes all the across the coach and has braces back to the front bulkhead.  Made out of a light channel iron.

As far as off road--- maybe if you fully inflated the bags, it might make a pretty good puddle jumper!  It has been to our deer lease a couple of times.  What a great camp house, the wife really likes it when we take it to the ranch in south Texas.
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Reply #6 –
...and you've got a diesel generator to power all those lights! haha ...hey, and what about one of those huge propane powered spotlights on the roof? ;D
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

Re: A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Reply #7 –
Can't put the light on the roof, that's reserved for the machine gun mount ;D
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280
 

Re: A different approach to improving the Ford headlights on Unihomes

Reply #8 –
Totally awesome.
1998 U270 34'