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Old 05-14-2024, 09:21 AM   #1
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Vista 32YE LED rear lights?

Can I change out rear running, turn, brake lights to LED lights?
Also are aftermarket light covers available?
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Old 05-14-2024, 10:29 AM   #2
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Almost always but with some questions on how you mean "change out"?
Electrically , the answer is almost always that it is a good move as the LED will use less power than incandescent. That means the fuse and wires are good to handle the load change. Less power used so big wires are good to go!
The question then becomes finding the correct LED base to fit the bulbholder in the current fixture and that is often not a problem as there are many styles of LED with different bases to fit the existing fixtures.
Basic bulb change after you find the correct base to match the existing. About the main problem I find on that is the LED will be polarity sensitive and has to be inserted the right way.
You would think the odds at about 50-50 but I run more like 60 -40 being wrong way!
I guess I need to face a different direction when doing it?
If changing and not sure of the base name, try finding a bulb number on what you have and the description on a new bulb may referr to it replacing that number?

Avoid mention of CANBUS as that is for new cars with too much electronics to tell us the light is out or "something" I never wanted to know!

Something like this is where I often go as an easy and cheaper than local stores. https://www.ebay.com/itm/12468255475...Bk9SR5Ca8_7uYw
Got an 1157 bulb, replace it with same ID?
But if you want to change the fixture, then you get into shape and sizes that can make getting one to fit the RV much more difficult!

I'm sure covers are available but not done it lately.
Look in the cover for some brand and part number of what you have as it may have a stamped in ID for ease of ordering?
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Old 05-14-2024, 12:04 PM   #3
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We previously owned a 2018 Vista LX 27N, so I'll assume the taillight assembly is the same....

I replaced the rear taillight assembly with a direct LED replacement from Command Electronics. I can't remember where I sourced it from, but Command manufactured the original part as well as the LED upgrade, so the fit and functionality was perfect. I had to splice in the new wires, which was very simple.
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Old 05-14-2024, 12:31 PM   #4
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Valuable information from both of you, thank ya!
Since cover is faded was wanting to do a total upgrade to LEDs and covers.
Will check dimens and s/n of existing covers first
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Old 05-14-2024, 12:34 PM   #5
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Old 05-14-2024, 01:22 PM   #6
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Yes, lots of options depending on exactly what we want. We can often change the bulb, quite quick and easy. Or we can go to new fixtures and get ALL the parts new!

One biggie for the long term, is making sure the thing is sealed to prevent water rotting the back wall! Look at the way water may get on the wires and if it is downhill, that water can follow the wires to the thin wood portion and it rots pretty quick and easy. check to make sure all the lights all around are not getting water into rot the wall until it finally begins to show up inside where you see it.
At that point, it can be a real job to repair all the wood stuff as it may also be running across the ceiling or down the walls to the floor.
Big trouble to repair, so look close!
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Old 05-14-2024, 01:33 PM   #7
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Good heads up!
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Old 05-14-2024, 06:58 PM   #8
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Yes, that's what we bought. Silicone bead on installation. Never had a problem.
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