Patio light above entry door

[Buly]

Yesterday the lens of the outdoor light above rage door just popped out as I was standing close by? Closer look revealed that the black plastic frame has become brittle and the lens tabs don’t hold anymore.
The light was starting to fail anyway, so no big loss.
Wandering if anyone has a source for replacement outside Newmar?
Thanks

 

[Neal]

Wandering if anyone has a source for replacement outside Newmar?

You could try a Prevost but I think a new Newmar for replacement may work well

 

[Buly]

I checked Newmar. The don’t have anything like that.

 

[Buly]

Got it. Amazon to the rescue
12V Porch light

 

[Richpatty]

I installed one of these last year. Works well.

 

[Scooterfan]

It's crazy but...now that I am trying to make an effort to buy things NOT made in CHINA, I find that 90% of the stuff does not qualify. I checked out the light, thought it a good replacement for my needs, then noticed it's made in the CCP. Well, this will just make "the hunt" more difficult. Nice light though

 

[WinMin4]

Amazon has a lot of options don't sweat made in the USA. Your unit is made in the USA, good enough for now. Prefer US made hand tools to maintain your unit.

 

[Jim]

Got it. Amazon to the rescue
12V Porch light

Yep, I replaced both the porch and the road light on my Phaeton with that unit. Worked very well.

 

[Buly]

Jim, do you remember if there was a rubber seal for the groove on the RV wall side.
I see there is a channel all around to seal against the wall, but no rubber seal in the box?
Maybe just some silicone will do?

 

[Jim]

Jim, do you remember if there was a rubber seal for the groove on the RV wall side.
I see there is a channel all around to seal against the wall, but no rubber seal in the box?
Maybe just some silicone will do?

Yes, there is/was a rubber seal. I bought two of them, the seal was missing on one. I may have caused it to fall out when I unpacked them, don't know for sure. I ran a bead of silicone around the base (on both of them) before I secured them to the coach. They worked great for the two years that I owned the coach.

 

[Jim]

 

[Scooterfan]

Obviously the footprint of that light is different than the OEM model. Thus...new holes. What's the proper approach to mounting the new light ? I KNOW you guys have the installation down Thanks in advance

 

[Jim]

Obviously the footprint of that light is different than the OEM model. Thus...new holes. What's the proper approach to mounting the new light ? I KNOW you guys have the installation down Thanks in advance

If you are concerned about drilling new holes in the side of your RV, which I was not, there are adapter plates that can be purchased. According to the listing, the adapter plates make a perfect fit.

 

[Richpatty]

Yea... I don't like drilling holes either. I just made sure there was nothing behind where was going to drill and made sure any old/unused holes would be covered by the new light.

 

[Scooterfan]

Oh course...seems my quick and easy project(s) turn into a tad more work When I removed the old porch light I discovered it was not a surface mount, but recessed. Thus a 5 inch vertical hole by 2 inch wide was left for me to ponder. The light will not cover the hole so I ordered the mounting plate. By my calculations, it should BARELY cover the existing hole. If it doesn't, I'm open to suggestions. Geezzz...it's always something !

 

[Scooterfan]

Well, my boating past just woke up (guess I'm WOKE - well, I'm not ) I will custom build a plastic (starboard) mounting plate...yup, that's my answer.

 

[WinMin4]

Scooterfan good plan fabricate usually better than offshore garbage.

 

[Scooterfan]

Actually I'm kind of upset at myself for not thinking of that first. My years as an offshore boater taught me to do it right the first time. So I Googled Starboard glue (knowing that in the past no glue would work on that material) and not only discovered there IS a new adhesive but a great source (does custom work). here's the link:

King Starboard Plastic Sheet - Cut to Size and Stocked Sizes

Buy King Starboard plastic sheet at the most competitive price per square foot at Boat Outfitters, where we helped pioneer this flexible marine sheet more than 30 years ago. Select from stock sizes or have us cut your sheet to size.

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