Yahoo Message Number: 107719 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107719)
I would like to replace the incandescent bulbs in the clearance markers with LED bulbs. I removed the lens but the bulb doesn't pull out. Is there a trick to this? I just purchased a 2003 Country Coach Allure 36'. I think they might be the original bulbs. Thanks.
Dave R
rockfire6aol.com
Yahoo Message Number: 107722 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107722)
OK, what are "clearance lights"I love changing bulbs to leds and now I want to change these, except I don't know whey are. Are they the amber lights that are all around the Coach?
Wally & Elta Mae
2007Allure 470 #31535
Yahoo Message Number: 107733 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107733)
I'm assuming you have the common marker/clearance lights that take a 194 bulb. The bulbs might just be stuck; just be careful that you don't squeeze so hard that the glass bulb breaks in your fingers.
If you're not sure have an auto shop look at one of them and tell you whether it is a standard 194 bulb & socket or perhaps you have something else like a previous owner's LED conversion.
I replaced every exterior light on my coach with LEDs a couple years ago, and I couldn't be happier with them.
Here are the amber LED replacements for the marker lights: Amazon.com: Bargman 42-59-412 Clearance/Side Marker Light (LED Lens Upgrade... (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QO246O/)
and here are the red ones: Amazon.com: Bargman 42-59-410 Clearance/Side Marker Light (LED Lens Upgrade... (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QNYRQU/)
Mark M
1998 Intrigue #10661
Yahoo Message Number: 107741 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107741)
Mark thanks for those links. I'm also a fan of switching everything over to LED. I've done it on my '15 Wrangler and my '71 Bronco already :)
The PO had already swapped in LED taillights on my '98 Intrigue but with your links I can do the clearance lights next. You said you had done every exterior light--does that include the headlights? I'd be interested to hear more about that. Part numbers, source, how easy or difficult the swap was, etc. I know the stock ones are from a 90's F-Series or Bronco but I wasn't aware there was an LED replacement for it.
How about the interior? Any luck swapping the interior ceiling lights to LED? Thanks for any info. Been lurking on this Group for a couple of months, first post though.
Dusty Sharp
Mentone, CA
1998 Intrigue #10544
Yahoo Message Number: 107742 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107742)
Dusty, contact M4 Products for your interior lights. They will help you choose exactly what you will need. I have replaced all my ceiling puck lights with them, and am very happy with the result. They are a little more expensive, but handle the variation of voltage in a 12 volt system in a motorhome better than the cheap ones. Plus I like the consultation with them to get the right bulbs for your application.
Greg
06 Magna 6642
Yahoo Message Number: 107744 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107744)
Thanks for the tip, Greg. I checked out M4's website and they look like just the ticket for whenever I get around to doing that. My ceiling lights are all flourscent fixtures, not puck lights, but it looks like M4 has what I need. Not cheap but it should be an upgrade that outlasts my ownership of the coach.
Dusty Sharp
Mentone, CA
Yahoo Message Number: 107745 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107745)
I purchased a set of LED's for the ceiling pucks of my 2006 Affinity. Unfortunately they didn't work out as they would not dim to full off. I used for the remaining for most other lights with regular on/off switches. Perhaps I ordered the wrong part. Could you please tell me the part number for the ceiling? Thanks much!
Yahoo Message Number: 107747 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107747)
You need different bulbs for the dimmable circuits, but they have them. Send M4 Products an email describing what you need and they can advise the correct bulbs. I always just buy a couple and test them out to check the color before I make a big order. I don't like it real bright inside, so I prefer the "warm white", but they also make a "natural white" which is brighter. You also need the correct wattage, some are 10 watts, some are 20 watts. Maybe pull out your old ones, and send them a couple photos so they can advise you.
Greg
06 Magna 6642
Yahoo Message Number: 107786 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/107786)
Hi Dusty.
No I have not done anything with the headlight fixtures themselves, I just put nice halogen bulbs in them which have been fine so far. I have heard the headlight fixtures are from a late 1990s Ford F150 or Bronco, but I haven't looked for LED replacements.
I also have been replacing the interior fluorescent lights with LEDs in my coach as they burn out or require replacement. I am using these conversion kits to use the existing fixture but with LED lights instead of fluorescent bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTMQMSC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTMQMSC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1WNBZLIQ5L2GL)
There are two different sizes of fluorescent bulb/fixtures in my 1998 Intrigue, the link above is the larger one. The small ones like above the sinks and under the cabinets are also available from the same manufacturer: Amazon.com: 2 x Gold Stars T5128301-02 LED 12” Replacement Light Tube (http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Stars-T5128301-02-Replacement-Natural/dp/B00BTMGSNQ/ref=pd_bxgy_263_3)
Mark M
1998 Intrigue #10661