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Replacement Fluorescent Ceiling Light for 2004 Allure

Yahoo Message Number: 56397
Replacing the bulbs does not work, it is still dark. Unit is in the bathroom area with another functioning light on the same circuit, so I think the unit has failed. I have a part number, 17918255, but no manufacturer. It appears the reflector shield for the fixture is pop-riveted in and so replacement of the ballast is not exactly easy. Any suggestions as to source for replacement or solutions other than that would be welcome.
Thanks,
Jim Mercer

2004 Allure, #31070
Albuquerque, NM

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Reply #1
Yahoo Message Number: 56406
I had the same problem with my kitchen sink light and got one from Thin-Lite here. Note that even though it was the same model with the same outside dimensions, I had to cut a bigger hole for it to fit. It was about an inch or less longer.
Larry, 03 Allure, 30856

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Reply #2
Yahoo Message Number: 56407
Or, maybe I got the light from another source (can't remember now), but it was a Thin-Lite.

Larry

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Reply #3
Yahoo Message Number: 56411
Sent mine back to thinlite, they either fixed it or replaced it, don't remember the cost but is was less than buying a new one. Call or email thinlite,

Judy n Joe

98 Intrigue 10578

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Reply #4
Yahoo Message Number: 56412
I replaced some of my lights with LED strips, I removed the ballast, if you want my old ballast you can have them. Its not that hard if you have a pop rivet gun, or you can use small bolts to replace the housing. I also have a line onto some CCFL lighting which uses 1/2 the amps and a very long life. PM me and I can let you know how to do it.

John 04 Allure 31060

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Reply #5
Yahoo Message Number: 56413
I replaced some of my lights with LED strips, I removed the ballast, if you want my old ballast you can have them. Its not that hard if you have a pop rivet gun, or you can use small bolts to replace the housing. I also have a line onto some CCFL lighting which uses 1/2 the amps and a very long life. PM me and I can let you know how to do it.

John 04 Allure 31060

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Reply #6
Yahoo Message Number: 56423
John, I think there is enough interest in your procedure for LED lights that it would be a service to publish the process. I am interested, in any case.
Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue, sitting in a SNOW STORM south of Dallas

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Reply #7
Yahoo Message Number: 56445
Jack,I have done a lot of research on LED coach interior lighting and have found a number of interesting things. I have been in contact with the R and D of a company that was working with CC on using LED and CCFL lighting. I will have something written up the first of the week and post it. John 04 Allure 31060currently outside Laughlin with a slow conection --- On Thu, 2/11/10, Jack Nichols wrote:From: Jack Nichols Subject: RE: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: Replacement Fluorescent Ceiling Light for 2004 AllureTo: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.comDate: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:53 AM John, I think there is enough

interest in your procedure for LED lights that it would be a service to publish the process. I am interested, in
any case.

Jack Nichols, 2003

Intrigue, sitting in a SNOW STORM south of Dallas

 

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Reply #8
Yahoo Message Number: 56449
Thanks, John, looking forward to it. LED lighting seems like such a natural I am surprised we do not have dozens of manufacturers to chose from. Must be something there I don't understand.

Jack Nichols, 2003 Intrigue in a snow drift in Texas