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Couch lamp

With all the more important issues I've been dealing with, the couch lamp is further down my list, but a recent post reminded me that I need to get around to it.
I have the standard brass looking lamp fixed on the small platform behind our J couch.  The problem is that it has been falling apart, and as much time as I've spent trying to fix it, it falls apart while under way. 
Has anyone found a suitable 12 lamp to take its place?  I could also rewire a house lamp if I have to, but it would have to be a nice one.  The problem of course, is that to clear the wall, it needs to be on an articulated arm.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


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Reply #1 –
Check out West Marine, they have a nice collection of 12v lamps. I replaced several on my coaches. They used to have an online catalog.
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In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Gustafson Lighting supplied the wall lamps to FT.  Their web site does not have a catalog - web site is being rebuilt.  574-522-0871  Connie Seniff was very helpful with my recent call. 

Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Here's one of those niche industries that I couldn't find last December when I tried to replace the OEM "Map/Cocktail Table Lamp" from the '90s. I ended up in a snooty lamp shop(pe) that made the flat rate at MOT/FOT blush. ouch.

When you see our preserved  lamp, say something fairly complimentary if Kathleen is within earshot, please.
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

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I took mine apart, painted it but some of the plastic is deteriorating. Plus getting a new shade had been a issue. So far its on the to do list to put it back together. But now I might just leave it off. Didn't like it anyway.....
'99 U320 40 WTFE
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If you find a residential light fixture you like, no need to rewire if you get a 12v Edison base or candelabra base lamp....
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
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I threw my old ones out.. they were just like your and replaced all of mine with this style.. need to go led on the bulb but I like them.

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Where did you get these David??
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
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2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
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ONE RV 12 Volt Torch Style Oil Rub Bronze Wall Light Alabaster Glass Shade |...

Cant remember exactly where I found mine but this is the same one

Actually this is the same lady I bought mine from.. whatever you decide to get.. the walls on the interior have a hard shell to get through and I bent a couple of the screws that came with them. Pre-drill maybe?