clearance light source?

[rollin sorge]

I have an '07 Contessa, and am looking for source for top front amber light assy's.  I took one off and the most info. on the light is, MADE IN CHINA"  Four of the five are partially burned out.  Is there a souce other than Monaco?

[Roy Mueller]

I have seen some LED clearance lights at Walmart.  Check them out for about 8 bucks.

Roy M

[Richard And Babs Ames]

We replaced the Bargeman (cheapo) lights with LED at arround $8.00 from a truck chrome shop which have a huge variety. We bought at the I-75 Chromeshop at Wildwood, FL, close to the the old camp Monaco, now Alliance Coach works.

[Keith Moffett]

Here's an update for those of us looking for replacement marker / clearance lights.
Our local RV shop has LED marker lights for about $13.  Wal Mart has a version for $7.50 which are LED but match an older design and stand off the coach twice as far as our original units.  These look ugly to me!
Good News,
Lovely Carol has found some LED clearance lights on Ebay (see Ebay item # 260188296514).  These are currently listed at $6.95 ea. with free shipping.
(search by store..."R and P Carriages Trailer Sales").
This is an Ebay store and the folks have a variety of products including both amber and red marker lights.
Keith
FYI... Bay #3 servs as a dog house.  It is not too uncomfortable but makes tyipng a little difficult.
Mad Dog

[David Parham]

I have a 2000 Patriot and had the same problem with my clearance lights. I found that the lense was stamped with "TL18". Apparently that means "Truck Light". I found the replacement at Freeway Trailer Sales in Fife, WA. Hope that helps.

[Bruce Benson]

I am now using this source for many of my parts, including marker lights:

http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com

They are very reasonable on lights, filters, brake parts and many other items.

[Tim Bentley Co-Admin]

There are a variety of LED clearance lights on Amazon.   Use the link below or go to amazon through our Amazon Portal at http://beaveramb.org and search for R V LED Clearance Lights.  If you use our link or Portal, BAC will get a commission from your purchase.




http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=beavambaclub-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=rv%20lights&url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&sprefix=RV%20%2Cautomotive%2C343#/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n:15684181,k:rv%20exterior%20LED%20lights

[Jeremy Parrett]

TL-18 is stamped on the back of the light ,on the lens .SAE AP2-80 is also stamped on the lens. This part number will lead you to the exact replacement .  An LED version is available.

[Joel Weiss]

TL-18 is stamped on the back of the light ,on the lens .SAE AP2-80 is also stamped on the lens. This part number will lead you to the exact replacement .  An LED version is available.

Do you know if the Patriot and Thunder in 2000 used the same lights?

[Jeremy Parrett]

Hi Joel,
You will have to look at the outside of the lens.  The SAE number is stamped on top center.

[Jim Gill]

Is there any trick to applying the sealer/silicon around the marker lights following the basic installation? When I've had mine replaced in the past, the silicon sealer around the marker lights has always been neatly applied with straight edges along each side and even the radii in the corners have been very neat. I don't know if these installations were completed by a very skilled technician or if there is some obvious trick to making the edges of the silicon sealer look so straight and tidy. Any thoughts?
Jim  

[Larry and Heidi Lee]

Hi Jim, a contractor friend of mine uses blue masking tape to mask just outside of the area you want to seal. After you're done applying the silicone simply pull the tape off leaving the area nice and clean. In regards to how to make a tidy straight looking seal, practice on a piece of cardboard. Also when you cut the tip off the silicone tube, make a small cut so you can better control the silicone. I like the small hand held toothpaste tubes of silicone they are easier to control and store. Just my .02

[Joel Ashley]

Try a tube of Lexel (handheld as Jerry suggests with tape) and smooth it with a wet finger.  I found Lexel hanging on a peg above the caulking tubes at Ace hardware.  It works better -in many ways- than silicone.  

Joel

[LEAH DRAPER]

It never occurred to me to do the "taping off trick,"  GREAT IDEA guys, thanks, I'll try that next time I need to apply some caulk!!

[LarryNCarolynShirk]

Leah,

Remember to remove the tape before the sealant cures to avoid a removal problem.

Larry