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Richard Cooper:
I did a search of threads and could not locate any previous discussion of replacement brake lights -- the whole thing including the red plastic outer part as well.  I met someone at a rally, and he said someone at a FMCA rally was selling the whole kit as described above which will match up with what your coach has for brake lights.  Except the kit contains LED lights instead of the regular light bulbs of yesterday.

Can anyone tell me their own experience in doing this on their Beaver and where on the web I can order the whole kit to fit my 2001 Beaver Marquis?

Joel Weiss:
Richard--

I'm not sure why you want to replace the entire light assembly when it is so easy to replace the bulb with an LED equivalent.  Several months ago there was a discussion on the forum of using a spring-open star-shaped bulb as a replacement.  Subsequent to that I purchased a pair of those (in red) and they perform quite well--far more visible than the standard bulb.

Joel

Dick Simonis:
Joel, which ones did you buy??   Now that we're home I have some tasks and doing this to both the MH and Toad are high on the list before our next trip in Nov.

Joel Weiss:
I used these: http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/1157-led-bulb-dual-intensity-30-smd-led-spider/818/ but there are probably others that would work well, also.  The "spider" lights provide multiple bright lines that are visible through the lens of the light fixture and there is enough scatter to cause the entire reflector to light up as well.

Dick Simonis:
Thanks Joel.  Did you replace the ones on you toad as well?

Dick

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