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Light bulb replacement....seriously.

This may be the ultimate newbie question but I have a SERIOUS problem.  Can't figure out how to change a under-cabinet fluorescent bulb!  Really.

I have an 02 U295.  The cabinets have small fluorescent light fixtures below them and I just ain't smart enough to figure how to open one to get to the bulb.  Haven't tried prying the plastic for fear it is probably brittle.

Any help will be appreciated.

My DW is having doubts now that I am really a genius.
George & Donna Ament
2002 U295 40' - 2 slide
2016 F150 - 4wd

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #1 –
Be brave and pry the lens off It probably won't break
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #2 –
Try a small flat spatula or even the end of a dinner knife to get it started
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #3 –
Squeeze the edges of the plastic lens gently and it will drop off.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #4 –
My 29 year old ones are not brittle yet.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #5 –
Quote from: George Ament –
My DW is having doubts now that I am really a genius.
OR, if you gently squeeze the edges of the lens and it cracks in half, your DW's doubts will be confirmed.  Dw's like to be proven correct.  8)
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: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #6 –
OK.  I'll give it a go....at the risk of losing my "genius" status.

Thanks for the help guys.
George & Donna Ament
2002 U295 40' - 2 slide
2016 F150 - 4wd

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #7 –
Do you want us to create a distraction for you? Hmmmm?
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #8 –
If they are thinlite you can get replacements should it break. I changed a couple of mine due to yellowing.
"When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car."

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #9 –
Try removing the light cover when the DWs not lookin. Then you get creative about what really happened if it doesn't go well.
 
 Method doesn't work good for me though. DW can read me like a book when I'm stretching the truth 🤪
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #10 –
Make sure you have no tools in your hand if you have to tell her.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #11 –
Did you mess with it?
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: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #12 –
Strange, but women's flow charts appear to flow both ways. It was working this morning when I went to work, what did you do? Nothing she says, well that's pretty apperent and I wasn't here to break it, fetch me a beer, and I will look at it. Futher more, since my input or opinion was overridden during the purchase process it's not my responsibility so fetch me another beer. This is known as equality!
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #13 –
That sounds like a foolproof approach.  Think I'll try it.
George & Donna Ament
2002 U295 40' - 2 slide
2016 F150 - 4wd

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #14 –
It worked!!!  Popped out and didn't break.  Of course I told the DW that you guys weren't a bit of help and that I was able to figure it out all by myself.

Don't think she believed me.
George & Donna Ament
2002 U295 40' - 2 slide
2016 F150 - 4wd

Re: Light bulb replacement....seriously.

Reply #15 –
Quote from: George Ament –
It worked!!!  Popped out and didn't break.  Of course I told the DW that you guys weren't a bit of help and that I was able to figure it out all by myself.

Don't think she believed me.

  For a small, incidental fee, I'd be glad to back you up on that.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad