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02-02-2013, 02:50 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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Location: FL
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02 Adventurer marker lights
The metal bracket that holds the front marker light fixture in place has rusted out.
Any suggestions on where to get a replacement?
Thanks,
Ron
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Our 2 Girls,Sweetie Pie & Shadow
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02-02-2013, 02:59 PM
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Winnebago Owner
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Location: Charleston, SC
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Try calling Winnebago
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02-02-2013, 02:59 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mcdonough, Ga.
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If you can't find a replacement, I would go with LED marker lights. I changed all my lights out in 2007 and have never had a light out or any other problem since. Also having five bulbs in each light is bright. They are hard wired in so there is no electrical corrosion problems. The whole light is encapsulated so there is no water or dirt problems. The cheapest ones I found were at a truck stop.
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02-02-2013, 04:25 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: FL
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How do you mount the light in the recess where the original light is installed?
Thanks,
Ron
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2002 32' Adventurer 8.1 Workhorse no toad
Our 2 Girls,Sweetie Pie & Shadow
Florida
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02-03-2013, 08:09 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron & Dee
How do you mount the light in the recess where the original light is installed?
Thanks,
Ron
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I kept looking until I found LED lights that were the same size as the old light. The LED light has mount holes but the lens do not pop off. As i said they are a sealed unit, which is great. Also by hard wiring the lights, the old bad connection and corrosion problems are gone. With a 80,000 hour life, I don't think I will be replacing them.
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32 years mechanic at Delta Air Lines 15 year motorhome service manager. 3 popups....2 travel trailers....5 motorhomes....loved them all.
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02-03-2013, 10:06 AM
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Winnebago Owner
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Where did you find your replacement light, most of the newer ones are smaller than mine?
Thanks,
Ron
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Our 2 Girls,Sweetie Pie & Shadow
Florida
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02-03-2013, 10:32 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Mine were dripping rust down the front cap so I replaced them with factory ones from Lichtsinn Motors. Stainless steel ones would have added, what, 2 bucks to the vehicle cost? I had to pound out the old ones as they were glued in and in doing so, loosened up the rusted windshield frame just before we got 4 inches of rain in a FL campground. Pots and pans caught almost a gallon of water, then I replaced the windshield 2 days later as it was cracked anyway, probably from the rust.
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02-04-2013, 05:42 AM
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Winnebago Owner
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Location: FL
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Thanks everyone
Mine were rusted but not dripping down the outside. One frame fell out and I had to glue it back in to hold the fixture. Had to replace one socket, needed to replace another one but didn't have time to go and get one. Cleaned it up a bit and hopefully it will last until I can get a replacement.
You're right, another shoddy workmanship from Winnebago, just like the windshield frame rust.
Ron
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Our 2 Girls,Sweetie Pie & Shadow
Florida
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02-04-2013, 09:42 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mcdonough, Ga.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron & Dee
Where did you find your replacement light, most of the newer ones are smaller than mine?
Thanks,
Ron
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On my coach, I found the replacement in a RV dealers catalog. For my neighbors coach, We found them at a truck stop. If you are near exit 201 in Jackson, Ga. (on 1-75) They are several truck stops there. I should add that not all LED's are a sealed unit. Some have a replaceable cover. That would be a good idea for sun damage. You could just change the lens when the sun rots it.
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1998 Pace Arrow 35 ft. F53 Ford V10 2012 Honda Civic toad
32 years mechanic at Delta Air Lines 15 year motorhome service manager. 3 popups....2 travel trailers....5 motorhomes....loved them all.
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