jc2 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I am looking to replace with leds, all of the overhead oem front/rear-amber/red clearance lights and the (2) amber colored(1 on each side) side marker lights that blink in conjunction with the turn signals. I will need (5) amber for the front, (5) red for the rear, (2) amber for the side marker/blinker lights on our 2004 Newmar DS. Anyone have a suggested source/link that I could check. Thanks. 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Amazon?? I try to never drive at night. I like to be in a campground before dark. The 17 year old OEM lights have keep anyone from hitting me so far. Or are there some RV Rally light shows like the motorcyclist have? Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 On my 03 fiver, a perfect match was Peterbilt front fender lights, have a chrome ring. Reds available too. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Biker56: I also rarely drive at night but more often will have to use all the lights during the day when warranted by rainstorms. Current lights could use a good cleaning so I will see if the existing lens have screws that can be removed for cleaning. If so, will see if there are compatible led bulbs for replacing the filament ones. I can see where having to remove the entire light assemblies could be a pain due to the obvious amount of silicone around them. Sibernut: Thanks for your info. 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 It does little good to gob any sealant around clearance lights, especially silicone which does not seal well on a rolling earthquake. What requires sealant is mounting screws, and especially the access hole for the wiring. Many years ago our 5er began showing rotting wood in the LF corner. After much investigation I discovered water was filling the clearance light lens up to the bulb then running into the wiring hole in the aluminum skin and soaking the wood. This was happening because the clearance light base was completely sealed around its parameter, preventing water from going anywhere but into the wiring hole. I sealed around the wiring then drilled a 1/8" hole in the bottom of every clearance lens to prevent a re-occurrence. Then rebuilt the LF corner of that 5er. Every RV I've owned since then has 1/8" holes in the bottom of clearance light lens. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Very good information, thanks. 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 JC2, I deal with lighting quite a bit--if you send me a picture or two of what marker/clearance lights you have, I can give you some recommendations on what to use, and where to get good prices (and steer clear of the cheap stuff that won't last). The comments above about sealing the openings are good--though I tend to prefer lights that use a gasket so it isn't a hassle if you need to pull them off in the future. While not specifically geared toward your motorhome, you might find these links useful: http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=122918 http://eastcoasthdtrally.com/presentations/lighting-requirements-when-converting-a-truck-tractor-to-an-rv-hauler/ David 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 I installed some clearance leds from Walmart a couple of years ago. These are still working and brighter than the original lights. Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Nuke-E, The ones that I have on the mh are appear to be available on Amazon. Go to their website a type in Grote pn 47262 for the (red) one & Grote pn 47263 for the (amber) one. The amber side lights that blink in unison with the turn signals are still in good condition so might see if there is a led bulb to replace the existing incandescent bulb. Took the lens off the upper outside red one as it was burnt out and I think that the (2) very small bulbs might already be led. The other (4) rears are working but but could use a reasonably sized bead of caulk. The (5) front overheads all work but the dealer we purchased from in 2012 looks like they used (1) tube of "silicone" caulk for each light. 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 JC2, That happens to be the same style that mine uses. For the cost involved, I'd replace them all with the LED version. My RV had an off-brand version of the light with no reflectors that I just replaced last month with the same ones (here and here). If you go for a version with LED bulbs, you still have the wedge or bayonet style connectors that aren't the most reliable. The only thing you might look for is whether the side markers are using a floating ground to do the flashing. If so, you're sort of stuck with polarity-insensitive LED bulbs there--if you look up what kind of bulb they are, I can help you find a "bulb" to go in them. But for all the rest, at ~$10 each, go for the complete LED lights. Even if you just need the lens for the incandescent ones, it looks like the LED version is cheaper with shipping--they use the same lens. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Good information. I replaced all of my bulbs with LED bulbs. They work great. I found lens covers Red and Yellow on EBay. I carry extras to replace the ones that I lose or break. So far this has worked for me. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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