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Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Careful examination shows these are at least a likely candidate for recent leaks.  When we return home Implan to replace all 12 (5 each front and rear and two side rear).

I'm looking for advice as follows:

1.  What is the best quality lens/housing (without regard to bulb)?
2.  What is the best mounting technique to minimize leaking
3.  Are these led's the correct LED bulb alternative?

194 LED Bulb Interior Car Lights, 168 2825 W5W T10 Extremely Bright 3030...

Thanks
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #1 –
Randy, I have seen several posts with part numbers in the past on how to address this issue. They are here somewhere.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #2 –
I looked at the search but not as current as I'd hoped.  With these technologies...LED in particular, I thought I'd check on current projects.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #3 –
Go through this thread and see if it helps you.
Clearance Lights
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #4 –
I looked and look as I don't like the big chrome models and some of the others look really cheap. I like the minimalist look so I settled on these small lights. The holes have a different spacing but I filled them in so no leaks, etc. They are plenty bright and exactly what I was looking for. $22 for 20 of them delivered from China.

10X Red Amber 12V LED Side Marker Light 2.5" Clearance Truck Trailer Turn...

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #5 –

I replaced all of mine with these ,Super bright and the hole spacing was same as old ones. I cut ends off and soldered heat shrank them as the end plugs would not go through hole in coach. Red for back and Amber on front
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91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #6 –
Stump, did you get the red/amber or the clear lenses w/red/amber?
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #7 –
Quote from: ohsonew –
Stump, did you get the red/amber or the clear lenses w/red/amber?
Red and amber color. They are bright as all get out compared to the stock ones. If your hole spacing is the same order 1 and see if you like it If you don't ill buy it from you for a spare.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #8 –
Don't want to stick my neck out too far ---

Contact NAPA with part numbers, they can supply the equivalent in LEDs.  The size of the fixture should be the same including screw hole position.  They are a standard truck part.

Once the old ones are removed, clean all the crud out of the indentation in front and rear caps - side lights too..  Connect wire for wire.  (Seems to me the wire color is reversed?)  Plug up the wire holes and screw holes with a silicone or sealer of choice.  Re-seat the new fixture and secure with the ss/chrome screws. Use a clear sealant or silicone type material around the light and body and do the same to the screw holes and heads.  (Oh ya - turn the switch before you button it up.)

Not hard to do.  - Dump the air, firm ladder footing and be careful.

Not sure this is the best way but that is how I did it.  :D
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #10 –

If you're trying to avoid drilling new holes by matching the mounting holes, be aware that the hole for the wire may be different as well.  My stock incandescent lights have the wires running out of the center/back of the fixture.  The LEDS that I chose are made with the LED strip in the center, and the wires run out the back but off-center.  They required enlarging the hole with a Dremel and extra caulk.  Because of this, I've only installed 1 of these so far, not fixing the others 'till they're broke.  Otherwise they look almost exactly the same as stock and are plenty bright.  I think the covers may even be interchangeable.

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If there are LED's that match both screws and the wires, that's a better option. 

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Reply #11 –
The one I posted the wires comes out center. Just had to cut off ends and solder into coach wires
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #12 –
Stump,

Your signal light/marker looks great. Probably brighter too.

P
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
Stump,

Your signal light/marker looks great. Probably brighter too.

P
It is at night ,the stock one seemed better in the daytime to me. but I wanted all Led outside. Now to come up with a new setup for the taillights and it will be good to go. The side turn sig required 1 hole to be drilled about a 1/4 inch difference.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #14 –
Randy,
You might check with Foretravel.  I replaced most of mine several years ago and found FT prices in line.  This year while at FT for paint I had them install new LED lights.
As for sealing. nothing other than the new gasket should be required for sealing the light to the coach.
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #15 –
I also used the ones bdale above used except got the 14 pack which had both the red and amber in the same shipment. Center holes had to be moved to end on new fixtures but screw holes lined up perfect. Lots of GE silicone sealant and no leaks so far. Very bright, nice

Amazon  Partsam 14x Trailer Marker LED Light Double Bullseye 10 Diodes Clearance Light Red/Amber
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The Starship- 1990 Grandvilla Unihome U300 40ft
6V92 Detroit Diesel w/ 4 spd Allison w/ retarder. Build# 3575 , Foretravel# 17895
The Shuttlecraft- 2015 Ford Explorer
Steve ( N6EKV ) & Lori ( N6JTD ) Faries  w/ Marlee our precious pup.
Patterson CA.

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #16 –

Thanks for all the input.  Ended up ordering these:

18 Series, Incandescent, Red Rectangular, 1 Bulb, Marker Clearance Light,...

7 each red and amber for about $50 shipped ($3.57ea) from a Ryder Fleet.  I chose this product for the center bulb placement and the foam gasket behind the light...same screw pattern as original.  And, replacement lenses and gaskets can be separately purchased.

I'll replace the incandescent bulbs with these LED's @$1.30 ea

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Total cost $4.87 each.

Would the group recommend silicone or 3m 4000/4200 to seal screws and run a bead along the installed housing?

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Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #17 –
Use a polyurethane caulk only and silicone caulk is useless with outside fixtures. Inside too actually.
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: Replacing Clearance Lights after Leaks

Reply #18 –
Hey John -

What would you suggest?

Sorry - re-read your post.  Only polyurethane caulk.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320