Replacement headlights for Newmar Ventana

[Neal]

Full post of the actual install:

MOD - Replacing Headlamp Assemblies in a 2017 Newmar Ventana Motorhome

Yesterday I received Anzo USA 111144 Dodge Nitro G2 Projector Halo Chrome Clear Amber Headlight Assembly that someone else found somewhere and I had it saved to my cart for a long time. They are Dodge Nitro headlamps which apparently and seemingly is what is used in my 2017 Newmar Ventana. I...

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I ordered these headlights as someone mentioned them with better projectors and LED lighting over the reflector type in my 2017 Newmar Ventana motorhome. I'm not sure when I'll install them and I have to review the wiring as I think there is one catch to the wiring that needs to be overcome, I'll report back when I know more. The other thing is I paid $225 for the pair, now they're listed as $375 so not sure why the price swing. Add them to your cart and watch them as I've done. If anyone knows good or bad on these please let me know but I'm going to explore them as a replacement. I do have the LED lights in mine as I mentioned somewhere else (I'll get the link to those next) and like them but these may be better in the end.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038AVAR6/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[Akdare]

I will be looking to replace my 2020 NADP headlights at some point, as we do travel at night some. Do you just google the number embossed on the headlight to find the automobile equivalent? I know about getting the ones designed for LED’s...

 

[Chuggs]

Late to the party...as usual

So, I tend to be a daytime driver. My use for headlights has mainly been to give truckers a courtesy flash to let them know they are clear to change lanes. That said...on our journey home from Napannee this winter...we were staying in a Jellystone in Cave City...and in the morning, very early...the weather was coming towards us with a high likelihood of tornado activity. Being the diligent pilot...I decided we should break camp early to avoid entanglement with the weather. The park was a twisting turning mess of roads, and terrain variations...making it difficult to see...and our crappy headlights became a problem. We got out of the park...and once on the highway, it seemed like a non-event. I do think it is time to readdress the headlights. You just don't know when the same type of circumstance will arise...and having a better view of what's around, maneuvering might make a difference in how much body work might be required to fix the damage caused by the obstacle you couldn't quite see.

That said... @Neal... how are your Headlights working? I have done the sanding/ceramic sealer thing before...and it's time to do it again...but am I better off with LED lights in the original housings...or upgrading to the projector type lights that you added? And is halogen or led the way to go.

Always ready to gleen good info from the trailblazers doing the hard work!

 

[Neal]

I like the headlamp assemblies I replaced the factory units with and then put the Fahren LED's in and they work great. Wasn't long ago I drove it home from storage at night and appreciated the bright white LED light which is common on the roads now.

 

[Chuggs]

Thanks... So, Projector and LED for the win. Wonder if anyone has that combo in one product...or if it's a two step process.

 

[Guido]

Neal were these plug and play? Any modifications?

 

[Neal]

No mods, just use blue tape to protect the chrome.

 

[Chuggs]

I like the headlamp assemblies I replaced the factory units with and then put the Fahren LED's in and they work great. Wasn't long ago I drove it home from storage at night and appreciated the bright white LED light which is common on the roads now.

Hmm… off hand is there a particular H_? number and Lumens that are preferred? I’m clueless…and hopefully don’t want to trigger a smokie to ticket me for too intense headlights. Oh wait…I do want to see if there is a Binford 5000 model, oooh, oooh, oooh!!!

 

[Neal]

Looks like from my Binford order history it's H13/9008.

You'll want the brightest you can find but be forewarned, the marketing of these LED bulbs can be suspect. I've seen some where they sum up the two bulbs to get a total lumens which is not correct. Just do your research and find what you like, they're not hard to swap out. Of late I really like the Fahren brand and have them in the toad as well.