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Jim Gill:
I like most things about my 2006 Beaver Monterey but I have found the factory headlight assemblies to be grossly inadequate. Neither the low nor high beam modes provide adequate lighting to safely navigate the two-lane mountain roads in my "neigborhood". The factory "driving" lights are a joke...they can't be adjusted properly and since the activation of these lights is not set up to operate with the activation of the high beam lights as they should be, the operation of these lights on two-lane roads with oncoming traffic is very awkward.

So, what I am looking for are some upgraded headlight assemblies with improved lens refraction and higher wattage bulbs that will not compromise the factory wiring system. I am already in the process of upgrading the driving lights and will re-wire them to activate with the high beam headlights.

Any help with locating a source for some upgraded headlight assemblies would be appreciated.

Thanks and regards.
Jim

Jay and Raylene Todd:
Jim,

I had the same problem, sort of ... Headlights just not putting out enough light. My initial thought was the same as yours, headlight assemblies just not enough for the coach. After reading some threads on another forum, I went to the David Stern website and followed his instructions to check the voltage drop between the battery and headlights - 5.8v!!! My headlights were putting out just under 20% of the light they should be. I have ordered some relays and will be running new heavier wires direct from the batteries to the relays & headlights that should take care of the problem.

You might check to see that the headlights are actually getting the voltage they are supposed to before you look at changing the assemblies. There are very detailed instructions on the Stern website.

Jim Gill:
Jay
Thanks for the prompt feedback on checking the actual voltage getting to my headlights before spending any time/money on replacement assemblies.

Though he has a website, I can only assume that David Stern, the NBA Commissioner, probably doesn't know much about this subject!!! Do you have a url for the David Stern you referenced in your note.

Thanks,
Jim

Marty and Suzie Schenck:
It should be Daniel Stern and not David. I just Googled it and the headlight discussion was first. Marty

Jay and Raylene Todd:
Oops ... yep, it's Daniel Stern. It's lucky I have Marty right across the street to keep an eye on me ...

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