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Re: Exercise your systems

Reply #25 –
The remote has 2 speeds: fast (rabbit) for quick pointing, and slow (turtle) for precise aiming.  Both are very effective.

I really like that the new light will swivel a full 180 degrees (+ 5 extra) in both directions from straight ahead.  When traveling in daytime I will keep it pointed backward to avoid bug splats on lens.  Also, I think Bob mentioned in a earlier post that pointing the light rearward reduces wind noise, so there's always that...

The light will also point almost straight up, so I could probably use it to signal the space shuttle as it flies by!  b^.^d
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"

Re: Exercise your systems

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
The remote has 2 speeds: fast (rabbit) for quick pointing, and slow (turtle) for precise aiming.  Both are very effective.

I really like that the new light will swivel a full 180 degrees (+ 5 extra) in both directions from straight ahead.  When traveling in daytime I will keep it pointed backward to avoid bug splats on lens.  Also, I think Bob mentioned in a earlier post that pointing the light rearward reduces wind noise, so there's always that...

The light will also point almost straight up, so I could probably use it to signal the space shuttle as it flies by!  b^.^d
My '81 has a amber strobe light on top of the center storage pod, probably so the coach could be found from the air in '81 now the space station could find it if it wasn't under a cover.
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: Exercise your systems

Reply #27 –
One more entry before this thread fades away into the Forum archives.

When I initially ordered my LED GoLight I noticed they offered (in the "accessories" section) a snap-on lens adapter that converts the spot beam into a flood beam.  Just for fun, I decided to try one - received it yesterday.  It is a very high quality piece of optical grade plastic - almost 1/4 inch thick.  Tried it out last night.  It snaps on over the LED lens assembly and fits very securely.  It works as advertised.  The high-intensity round spot beam is converted into a rectangular flood beam that lights up a wide swath.  For instance, when our coach is parked in our driveway, it is about 100' out to the street.  The flood beam lights up that entire area from coach to street, plus off a little to both sides of our 12' wide driveway.  I could easily drive at night using only the roof light - it is that bright.

Having this snap-on lens adapter will make the spotlight much more versatile.  IMHO, If you buy the light, get the adapter.

LED Flood Lens - GOLIGHT
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"

Re: Exercise your systems

Reply #28 –
Great find,  mod. So is the interior switch assembly now up for grabs? Mine works, but somebody else might need it.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Exercise your systems

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Old phart phred –
So is the interior switch assembly now up for grabs? Mine works, but somebody else might need it.
Have to think about that.  Might come up with some other use for the old spotlight...
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"

Re: Exercise your systems

Reply #30 –
Perhaps set up for backing up into camping site?
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318
 

Re: Exercise your systems

Reply #31 –
Considered that, but there are easier ways (and better products) to "augment" the stock backup lights (which are pretty weak).  We already have the OEM docking lights, which are very useful.  Plus I have a "work light" mounted on my ladder, with a switch in the engine compartment.

What did you do to your coach today VI
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"