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headlight alignment

Have decided to try and set the headlights on our 295 as I am sure they are off. Does anyone have info on our units for setting, like height of lows and distance away from wall etc. Have been looking on google but most are for cars although it seems to be very general info and may also pertain to coaches.
John H
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: headlight alignment

Reply #1 –
John,

Same info for cars will work OK.  Just change the measurements for your coach.  Have the coach in running trim.  Make sure that the area is level in both planes.  If you have a deserted road near you it's also possible to adjust each lamp to give the best illumination.  Block off the other lamp with something or use the DW to stand in front of it (they do have their uses).  Not as good as the measurement method but it works.  Just make sure that the low beams are not blinding oncoming traffic.  When you Goggled it did you look under "Images"?  There are several diagrams there.

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

Re: headlight alignment

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Keith and Joyce –
Same info for cars will work OK.  Just change the measurements for your coach.  Make sure that the area is level in both planes.  If you have a deserted road near you it's also possible to adjust each lamp to give the best illumination.  Block off the other lamp with something or use the DW to stand in front of it (they do have their uses).  Not as good as the measurement method but it works.  Just make sure that the low beams are not blinding oncoming traffic.  When you Goggled it did you look under "Images"?  There are several diagrams there. Keith
Keith, before George decides to use me as a target :)) , I decided to look up and see what I could find - I found the link below to be an interesting tutorial for cars.  What do you think about its relevance for FTs? 

Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply
The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)

Re: headlight alignment

Reply #3 –
Patricia,

Daniel Stern knows his stuff.  I would not have any problems following his directions.  The main thing is that the low beams do not dazzle oncoming drivers.  Not a problem with the high beams as they should not be on in oncoming traffic.  Just make sure that the low-beams provide enough illumination at the speeds you drive.  Most people overdrive their lights.

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

Re: headlight alignment

Reply #4 –
How about calling Rance at Xtreme? He is the one that sets them after the headlight mod.

Re: headlight alignment

Reply #5 –
Thanks, Keith!  I definitely don't need to be a "deer in the headlights" for George!  :P
The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)

Re: headlight alignment

Reply #6 –
Thanks all I had googled but came  up with these ideas but the D Stern page is good and understandable not like some of the others. I think I will try it tonight. Have the perfect location and setting-level.
John H
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: headlight alignment

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Patricia –
Thanks, Keith!  I definitely don't need to be a "deer in the headlights" for George!  :P
I'm sure that George would think you would be "the dear in the headlights" rather than "the deer in the headlights!" ;D
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX
 

Re: headlight alignment

Reply #8 –
well I hope it is a lot better when on highway as one of them was way out.. Took a bit of setting up to get all points set up but definitely looks a lot better. we will see (no pun intended)
John H
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.