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Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Its time to replace all my running lights, front and rear. I will replace with LED units.
The led light market is fast evolving as are the places to buy, What have you used recently and where did you purchase?
For those that have replaced theirs years ago what did you use and how are they holding up?
Any suggestions?

Direct replacement without modification is my goal in picking a replacement.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #1 –
Might try the old thread linked below for some ideas.  The ones I used back then are all still working fine, but both the red and amber lenses are cloudy/faded from UV exposure.  Of course, our coach always sits outside in the brutal West TX sun unprotected, so take that into consideration.  I bought two complete sets of lights, for the express purpose of being able to replace the lenses at some time in the future.  I guess one of these days I should go ahead and do that....

Replacing GV Clearance Lights With LEDs

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: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #2 –
Have you looked at Find it parts?
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #4 –
Chuck, I read your old posts and was curious how they had held up over the years, The plastic and UV is my biggest concern. Glad to read they have held up well.

How many watts (each) do the new LED lights draw?

Jeff, how long have your lights been installed?
 I know you have your coach in covered storage so the beat down from the Sun probably won't effect your plastic like a coach stored outside.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Lon and Cheryl –
Chuck, I read your old posts and was curious how they had held up over the years, The plastic and UV is my biggest concern. Glad to read they have held up well.

How many watts (each) do the new LED lights draw?

Jeff, how long have your lights been installed?
 I know you have your coach in covered storage so the beat down from the Sun probably won't effect your plastic like a coach stored outside.

Two years, so far so good. We spent two winters in AZ without issue. Like Chuck, at that price I bought two sets and put one away.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #6 –
I see the wiring for the lights exit the reflector near the side, from what I have read the original lights have the wires exit center.
How did you deal with the wiring?

1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Lon and Cheryl –
I see the wiring for the lights exit the reflector near the side, from what I have read the original lights have the wires exit center.
How did you deal with the wiring?

Drilled a hole in the center. Easy job.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Lon and Cheryl –
Its time to replace all my running lights, front and rear. I will replace with LED units.
Direct replacement without modification is my goal in picking a replacement.

Truck-lite # 18050Y front, 18050R rear.

Truck-Lite 18 SERIES, LED, YELLOW RECTANGULAR, 3 DIODE, MARKER CLEARANCE LIGHT
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #10 –
Apologies, not trying to hijack the post but does anyone have the part numbers for LED bulbs for the original front & rear clearance lights and side marker & turn indicator lights for a 98 U270? My lenses are all like new from being stored inside it's whole life but want to install LED bulbs. Thanks
Zack & Ginny Methvin
1998 U270 36' WTFE
Build# 5242 (E-25 code)
FMCA# 548390
Longview, Texas

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Zack & Ginny –
My lenses are all like new from being stored inside it's whole life but want to install LED bulbs. Thanks

Lots to choose from on Amazon if you're looking for the compact wedge-shaped bulbs.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Doug W. –
Truck-lite # 18050Y front, 18050R rear.

Truck-Lite 18 SERIES, LED, YELLOW RECTANGULAR, 3 DIODE, MARKER CLEARANCE LIGHT
24 bucks a light is kinda pricy....  24x 10=240 plus tax and shipping.....  js



Keith
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #13 –
Try Super Bright LED Lights website. And get variable 12VDC lights.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #14 –
24 bucks a light is kinda pricy....
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Agreed.  Truck-Lite is a high quality product though.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #15 –
Might want to look at the Roadpro rp 1370 rd. That is what we used 4 or 5 years ago. Found them at a Loves truck stop for 9.99 each. Works good and looks good........ check the search function under clearance lights.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257
 

Re: Running light LED replacements/ 95 U320

Reply #16 –
If your 95 is like my 99.....  The tail lights are a GMC product from around the mid 90s time frame. The clearance lights are standard truck lights, look up part number on Google. I belive the center brake light is GMC also.