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02-14-2017, 02:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 711
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Scare light replacement
Has anyone replaced the round scare light (mines in the middle of AS) with a porch light or something not so outward projecting? I'd like to find a replacement that wouldn't require shell modification.
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02-14-2017, 02:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Excella 500
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,073
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Strobe light. Definitely go with the strobe light.
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02-14-2017, 02:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 711
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanielB
Strobe light. Definitely go with the strobe light.
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Very helpful
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02-14-2017, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1987 25' Sovereign
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 582
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Replacements are (were) available. I think I got ours at Vintge Trailer Supply.
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02-14-2017, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
modesto
, California
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,094
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Mine was in very bad shape. I replaced mine with a Signal-Stat 3600. which is basically a tail light with a clear lens. It uses an 1157 dual element tail light bulb, I wired it with two switches. I have low, high and both witch is very bright.
However my trailer was gutted at the time and was easy for me to run wire and switches.
Signal-Stat makes many lights that will work for you. Look for them on line or at a truck parts store near you.
-Dennis
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02-14-2017, 06:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
modesto
, California
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,094
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I was able to buck rivet it in place. This is not a very good photo of just the light, but you get the idea.
However it is still an outward projecting light.
You can always do what I did as well and run water proof LED strip lights under the step and belly pan. Ground effect lighting. Get creative, run some wire, add some switches and have fun. I love the strobe idea, lol.
-Dennis
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02-14-2017, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 25' Classic
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 623
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Here is what I did to keep it from projecting the light.
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AIR #30685
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02-14-2017, 07:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 22' Safari
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Kansas city
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 443
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That is very cool!
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02-14-2017, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 711
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RLS
Here is what I did to keep it from projecting the light.
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What is is/where to get? How did you install?
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02-14-2017, 10:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RLS
Here is what I did to keep it from projecting the light.
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It looks nice. Did you fab. this or is avbl. commercial as Many of us would like to soften scare light from projection.
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02-15-2017, 05:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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It is a 6" stainless dog food bowl available at petco or petsmart. Modified with a dremmel and uses the same screws which hold the scare ring on. Measure before you go. There are several bowls.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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02-15-2017, 05:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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I stole thus idea from the forums. Can't remember if it was RLS or someone else. Works well.
AH ha...it was RLS...search worked
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f447...ght-99834.html
I installed right after I read this in 2012.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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02-15-2017, 11:55 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2002 25' Classic
Kalama
, Washington
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 187
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RLS, dznf0g -- Very clever solution. Thanks for sharing it!
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02-15-2017, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nwclassic
RLS, dznf0g -- Very clever solution. Thanks for sharing it!
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It's all RLS's, I just copied his great idea. It actually makes the scare light a useful light for under-awning activities.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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02-15-2017, 01:47 PM
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jkwoodrow
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 155
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I like the modification. I put an LED bulb in mine which eliminates the heat build up. My original lens was partially melted when I got it.
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02-15-2017, 02:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Woodrow
I like the modification. I put an LED bulb in mine which eliminates the heat build up. My original lens was partially melted when I got it.
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Yup, me too.
http://led4rv.com/index.php?main_pag...60tdtuo9thmii0
For those of us with original incandescent bulb.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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02-15-2017, 03:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 24
Gilbert
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 129
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What is a scare light? And why do I need one?
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1977 24ft Argosy - sold.
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02-15-2017, 03:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 25' Classic
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 623
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It's the outside patio light. Thanks all for the kind words about my inexpensive way to diffuse the light Here are some more photos.
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W/ Deedee & Boo
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02-15-2017, 03:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Picinisco
What is a scare light? And why do I need one?
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Most ASes have them on the side of the trailer as built. See above pics. Why it's called a scare light is a matter of supposition....to scare intruders away? It's not much use for a work light as it is blaringly bright....to your neighbors, thus the "dog bowl" fix.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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02-15-2017, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
Most ASes have them on the side of the trailer as built. See above pics. Why it's called a scare light is a matter of supposition....to scare intruders away? It's not much use for a work light as it is blaringly bright....to your neighbors, thus the "dog bowl" fix.
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What bit did you use in dremel to cut. I want to make 1 as very good idea plus change bulb as 40 yrs old and still works. I don't like scare lite but wife turns on all the time. This way makes useable. Thks. to RLS and Rich for this fix.
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