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10-08-2007, 08:43 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1979 31' Excella 500
Detroit Area
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Melted exterior floodlight cover
I seem to have melted my plastic floodlight cover on my 1979 31' International. Does anyone know where I could buy a new one, maybe even a glass one?
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10-08-2007, 08:46 PM
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Rivet Master 
1984 31' Excella
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 673
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Melted Light
Yea, I had to replace mine too.
Tomorrow I'll get you a phone number.
They are a standard semi-tractor trailer back up lens.
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10-09-2007, 10:45 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
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To prevent this recurring, the usual advice is to replace the bulb with a 1141 type:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f160...ght-10432.html
Of course, you might already have one fitted............
Nick.
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10-09-2007, 10:54 AM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Is this what you need?
4" Round Lens - Porch Light
Shari 
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10-09-2007, 10:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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I went to a You-pull-it style automotive salvage yard (junk yard) with a friend for a part for his old Chevy truck. There was a bunch of old large trucks there - I got 4 lenses - 3 clear and 1 amber for $5. Not new but fully functional. My old Caravel has 2 scare lights and these are for her. Just a thought in case you want to do the same.
Mike
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10-09-2007, 01:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Excella 500
Detroit Area
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 498
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
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That looks like the one.
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10-09-2007, 03:07 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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I noticed when I was out by ours that ours has melted also and we never use it. I guess it just really got hot this summer!
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03-24-2008, 06:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1969 29' Ambassador
orange Park
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2008
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These lenses can be purchased through NAPA also. I purchased 3 for my 69 as they are the same as the BU lights. Part # 99176C. Instead of having signal stat on them they have TruckLite on them.
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03-24-2008, 08:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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I replaced my entire fixture with one from Vintage Trailer Supply as noted in a previous post. I rarely use this scare light but when I converted over to a 36 bulb LED board, I pulled out an 1156 bulb. No wonder these plastic lenses warp or melt.
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AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
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03-24-2008, 08:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 193
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Try a frosted bulb? Then the lens won't melt.....maybe.
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03-25-2008, 04:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Excella
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 673
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Outside Flood Light
You are using the wrong light bulb. Mine melted also, I dont remember what the number is but it is not an 1156. I see if I can round up the number or as Andy of Inland RV.
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03-25-2008, 07:42 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1969 29' Ambassador
orange Park
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 97
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In my 69 it says use a 1034 for the flood light. This bulb will not work in mine.This bulb has 2 contacts and the lock tabs are not even accross. It has a 32 candle power rating, as does a 1156. The 1141 bulbs that are used on the interior light fixtures has a rating of 21 candle power, it is what I have in mine and is pretty bright. You can use frosted or not in the 1141 style.
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03-25-2008, 07:45 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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You need to use the lower wattage bulb in both instances. The earlier trailers used double filament bulbs, the newer ones single. The higher-watt bulbs will soften and distort the plastic lens from the increased heat.
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03-25-2008, 09:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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You might also consider a #93 bulb which uses less current than the 1141 bulb. It is 1.04 amps vs. 1.44 for the 1141.
#93 bayonnet bulb - Google Product Search
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Craig
AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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03-26-2008, 04:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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The 71/72 manuals we have show a 90 for the step light and a 1141 for the flood light.
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