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Porch Entry Light Question

My porch light quit and needs fixed. 

I'm on my way now to get a couple of new bulbs at the Homeless Depot.  In the event that the new bulbs don't fix the problem...............are those two rivet heads that are visible behind the bulbs what are attaching the ballast behind the aluminum plate?

Re: Porch Entry Light Question

Reply #1 –
yes should be.
Why not change it out to led now?
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.

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Reply #2 –
If one bub is out then neither work.  I just pulled the guts out and put in 10" or so of warm white LED strip.  Perfect.  Soldered the connections for reliability.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Porch Entry Light Question

Reply #5 –
I think I have a ground issue, sometimes can slam the door and the light will work & sometimes not  so much.. warm weather project.
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: saddlesore –
I think I have a ground issue, sometimes can slam the door and the light will work & sometimes not  so much.. warm weather project.

Actually mine was acting up similarly in that I would turn on the light, but then I'd have to reach outside and tap the lens once and
the light would come on.  However, yesterday it failed to do so........................but two new bulbs were the fix.

BTW, with all the fixes that have been taking place lately with your coach your handle should be coachbucksore.

Re: Porch Entry Light Question

Reply #7 –
I switched over to LED light strips after reading that they operate on a wave length that does not attract bugs.
Worked for us--no more bug conventions above our door.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Porch Entry Light Question

Reply #8 –
Fluorescents lights are not incandescent.

Cool white LEDs are more attractive to bugs.  The lower Kelvin temp LEDs (warm white) are less attractive to bugs just like a yellow lens or bulb.  And they are cooler than non LED lights.  Most bugs are attracted to heat.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Porch Entry Light Question

Reply #9 –
Guess the bugs up here can't read.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #10 –
I replaced my porch light with a King LED Bluetooth Speaker Light, now I can stream tunes outside under my awning and change the color of the porch light.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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now I can stream tunes outside under my awning and change the color of the porch light.
Stump, you continue to amaze. Great upgrade.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Quote from: jor –
Stump, you continue to amaze. Great upgrade.
jor

I will say shop it if you want one It isn't worth the suggested retail.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
BTW, with all the fixes that have been taking place lately with your coach your handle should be coachbucksore.

You may have a very good point there! (But it does keep me out of the pool hall)
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: Porch Entry Light Question

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
Actually mine was acting up similarly in that I would turn on the light, but then I'd have to reach outside and tap the lens once and
the light would come on.  However, yesterday it failed to do so........................but two new bulbs were the fix.
I had long occurring similar problems and after some searching i was able to find a direct LED replacement for the ThinLite 162A florescent porch light.  Via amazon i purchased "Thin-Lite OEM-LED162AP Weather Proof LED Ramp & Entry Light - Amber Lens" and it was a one for one replacement. I now have a bright LED.  It was a little pricey, but after replacing about a half dozen florescent tubes it was worth it.  Check out the link below..
  Amazon.com: Thin-Lite OEM-LED162AP Weather Proof LED Ramp & Entry Light -...

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Ron Sedgley
Former 2002 U320 - Custom 38' Owner
            (2007 to 2021)    Build No. 6001

Re: Porch Entry Light Question

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Quote from: Ron & Connie Sedgley –
I had long occurring similar problems and after some searching i was able to find a direct LED replacement for the ThinLite 162A florescent porch light.  Via amazon i purchased "Thin-Lite OEM-LED162AP Weather Proof LED Ramp & Entry Light - Amber Lens" and it was a one for one replacement. I now have a bright LED.  It was a little pricey, but after replacing about a half dozen florescent tubes it was worth it.  Check out the link below..
  https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EHM2988/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My porch light works fine but at night the bugs love it....been looking for an alternative ever since last summer....this looks like a nice choice!..thanks for posting.
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Dave
2002 295 36'
Build 6006
Motorcade Member 17931
Toad 2003 Jeep Wrangler
2008 BMW R1200 GSA