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Roof spot light

Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
It is very simple to modify the aux lights to come on anytime you want them. EASY!  ^.^d

Thanks, Chuckster. I'd be on it, but today is NASCAR! I have bookmarked your post, nice.  ^.^d  Now, if I could get the roof spot back from Brett after he removed it for his big t.v., I'd be ready for I-5 around Sacramento.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #1 –
Quote from: mike leary –

Now, if I could get the roof spot back from Brett...
Might be better to just get a new one.  Those old plastic lights with plastic gears have a limited lifespan, and it is probably pretty much worn out.  Although, our is still working (knock on wood...).

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1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Might be better to just get a new one.  Those plastic lights with plastic gears have a limited lifespan, and it is probably pretty much worn out.
Were I to do it, I'd use a metal spot. I have very few things to rib Brett about HIS coach, we all need a nudge once in a while to keep us honest!  b^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #3 –
Split this out since it was unrelated to the original topic it was posted in - Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #4 –
"Those old plastic lights with plastic gears have a limited lifespan, and it is probably pretty much worn out." I think that's part of the problem with ours. I'd be tempted to just remove it, but that would leave one or more holes in the roof, so I'll just leave it alone.

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Reply #5 –
Now that Michelle has squared the thread away ^.^d  This deal with roof spots (which I like a lot) has been sad in that posts on this forum that have said they: A) Leak, and are removed, B) I never used them C) they are junk plastic and fail. All of the above may be true, I'll never know, in that some PO removed ours and it was (nicely) sealed when the fresh gel-coat went on. FT was not any help, as well: the toggle/on/off switches were on the upper drivers side valance where it's impossible to work it whilst driving. Picky, picky, I know, but, gee gosh!  ::)
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #6 –
Our original spot light still works fine.  I had to do a "tuneup" on it after we got the coach - new bulb, cleaned and greased the gears, etc.  But now it works just like new.  I like it for navigating around strange (to us) RV parks when we arrive after dark.  Also good for spotting deer (just to look at - not shoot), finding street names and numbers, and scaring off drunks.

Here's my old thread on my spotlight tuneup:

RAY-LINE Roof-Mounted Spotlight, Repair of
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #7 –
I added a HID spot light to our coach
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
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2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
I added a HID spot light to our coach

You can't post that without a link to the HID! :)

see ya
ken
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Reply #9 –
Quote from: kenhat –
You can't post that without a link to the HID! :)

see ya
ken

http://www.larsonelectronics.com/p-1988-hid-golight-stryker-spotlight-wireless-dash-remote-3000-lumens-35-watts-spot-beam-white.aspx
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4