Headlights extremely dim 2000 Adventurer 35U

[Jayc4929]

I have a 2000 winnebago adventurer 35u with V10 Ford chassis. Headlights are almost useless at night. Is there any upgraded lights for this make? I believe they are a sealed unit also so changing bulb may be an issue there.has anyone successfully upgraded this particular set?

 

[Eagle5]

Greetings Jayc4929,
There have been a few threads on that very subject with the Adventurer, but this one for a 2003 might be helpful:

2003 Adventurer Headlights

does anyone know if the headlights for a 2003 chevy impala would fit a 2003 adventurer? having hard time getting originals , but was suggested i get the impala , they are the same thing. any help would be appreciated.

www.winnieowners.com

Welcome to the forum.
Eagle5

 

[Jayc4929]

Thank you. For some reason when I tried searching for headlight posts it wouldn't come up with anything. I thought it was kind of strange also.

 

[Jayc4929]

Although that link is not correct for my specific headlights. Mine are on a 2000 model and have glass sealed unit headlights

 

[RayIN]

The usual cause is low voltage tot the headlamps. This can be due to poor connections, corroded wiring, worn-out relays, failing alternator, failing batteries, etc. IOW the problem is electrical, you just need to find the weak link(s).
First make sure there is at least 12.6VDC at the headlamps with the engine running, more is better.

 

[tderonne]

Besides voltage (which you don't have to check ALL F53s have low voltage at the lights), and aiming, something else to check are the bulbs themselves. 25 year old sealed beams just may not be as bright as they used to be. I've seen lights where the silvering was completely gone on the back.

 

[Morich]

Also consider what the light has to pass through! If in southern states, it is not uncommon to find the lens too degraded to let the light out!
when looking for replacement, think truck, not RV, and look at the number on the headlight for shopping replacement from the auto parts sources!

 

[Jayc4929]

The usual cause is low voltage tot the headlamps. This can be due to poor connections, corroded wiring, worn-out relays, failing alternator, failing batteries, etc. IOW the problem is electrical, you just need to find the weak link(s).
First make sure there is at least 12.6VDC at the headlamps with the engine running, more is better.

I did come across the common low voltage issue while researching. I haven't tested voltage just yet but i did try to follow all wires and didn't notice any real corrosion. That I could see any way. Thank you for the advice

 

[Jayc4929]

The usual cause is low voltage tot the headlamps. This can be due to poor connections, corroded wiring, worn-out relays, failing alternator, failing batteries, etc. IOW the problem is electrical, you just need to find the weak link(s).
First make sure there is at least 12.6VDC at the headlamps with the engine running, more is better.

I did come across the common low voltage issue while researching. I haven't tested voltage just yet but i did try to follow all wires and didn't notice any real corrosion. That I could see any way. Thank you for the advi

Besides voltage (which you don't have to check ALL F53s have low voltage at the lights), and aiming, something else to check are the bulbs themselves. 25 year old sealed beams just may not be as bright as they used to be. I've seen lights where the silvering was completely gone on the back.

This is a possibility. I believe they may be older. Brights are halogen and glass is slightly off colored from driving lights.

 

[Morich]

When checking for voltage drop, look carefully at any plugs.
The pins tend to be really handy but they also let corrosion creep in, so taking them apart and spraying contact cleaner can be a good "quickee" if nothing else to just head off any that is starting!

 

[Dawn & Rich]

Greetings Jayc4929,
There have been a few threads on that very subject with the Adventurer, but this one for a 2003 might be helpful:

2003 Adventurer Headlights

does anyone know if the headlights for a 2003 chevy impala would fit a 2003 adventurer? having hard time getting originals , but was suggested i get the impala , they are the same thing. any help would be appreciated.

www.winnieowners.com

Welcome to the forum.
Eagle5

I have a 2000 winnebago adventurer 35u with V10 Ford chassis. Headlights are almost useless at night. Is there any upgraded lights for this make? I believe they are a sealed unit also so changing bulb may be an issue there.has anyone successfully upgraded this particular set?

we have a 2003 Adventurer, was told from dealer we bought it from that Lincoln Mark 6 headlights for our model anyway

 

[dickb46]

And if all of the advice above doesn't help..
P=IE, you can measure 12v coming into the light socket but if there is too much resistance it the line you won't get sufficient current.

 

[Zoohelp]

My 2000 Itasca Suncruiser on F53 had same issue, and it turned out to be a really poor ground

 

[Bnystrom]

My 2000 Itasca Suncruiser on F53 had same issue, and it turned out to be a really poor ground

I've seen the same thing in other vehicles, so it's definitely worth checking.