Running lights

Devoman · 03-13-2006, 02:29 PM

I posted this in another area but did not get a responce.
I am wondering though,Does anyone here think that Airstream would let me fix my own running light being that I live so far away from the closest dealer?It does not seem all that hard to do.Just a couple of screws a couple snips of the wires and replace the new one on.Seal it and done.I sent them an e-mail already but would like to know if anyone ever had airstream let them fix something for themselves or woould they recomend going to a dealer beacause it is warrented.Thanks.

balrgn · 03-13-2006, 04:52 PM

If it was me, I'd do the work myself!

overlander63 · 03-13-2006, 05:09 PM

I have done that before, the manufacturer usually has no problem with sending you the parts, although they may want to old ones back.

Devoman · 03-13-2006, 05:16 PM

I just tried to take the bulb out but the light bulb fell out of the base of the light bulb.Now I am going to try and clean it up a bit at least to get it to work so I dont have any problems any time soon.
Yea if they let me do it that would be better cause I really do not trust the RV dealers here.

lewster · 03-13-2006, 05:36 PM

Devo,

Looks like you need my patented 'running light fix'

........(just kidding about the patent part

). It is in a thread called 'marker lights' now and originally in the '06 quality thread. It did the trick on mine.......

. Perhaps one of our more computer-savvy members can provide a link to the thread and photo.

Devoman · 03-13-2006, 06:38 PM

That is funny that you say that because I went to town and...well....I stole the idea from you

.I am SOOOOO SORRRYYYY.Please dont sue me...

Seriously though.That is a very good idea as I had done this today and it looks to be working perfectly.I have not tested it yet with water but it is supposed to rain tonight.(Living here on the beach though for some reason it never really rains unless it is a major storm coming through.)So I should know tomorrow how your trick works.Honestly though I really believe this is probably the best way to handle this problem.I liked the idea of putting the o-ring under the washer.Thanks for posting it cause it helped me alot in taking one more step to keeping it in long llasting great condition.

bradk · 03-13-2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewster

Devo,

Looks like you need my patented 'running light fix'

........(just kidding about the patent part

). It is in a thread called 'marker lights' now and originally in the '06 quality thread. It did the trick on mine.......

. Perhaps one of our more computer-savvy members can provide a link to the thread and photo.

here it is: http://www.airforums.com/forum...y-16147-7.html

b.

2airishuman · 03-13-2006, 07:30 PM

ok, so i see you've got multiple threads going on this topic now......

and i can see the white gaskets.....too.

remove these, clean them, spray them with silicone, flip them over and re insert......

and replace the factory screws with a stainless steel machine screw of the same length....

try wraping the last few threads with teflon plumbers tape before screwing them down...

or try lewsters suggestion with o rings of the proper size....really small.

cheers
2air'

(and someone combine these 3 threads please.....

with this one....
http://www.airforums.com/forum...-em-21214.html

Devoman · 03-13-2006, 07:45 PM

Sorry for the confusion I was thinking if I made 2 different subject on this problem it would be easier for others who were looking it up in the search.But I was in the wrong for trying.sigh
Yea I cleaned it up and did everything but the silicone part.The o-ring trick is great though.I liked the way it seated into it place.

Devoman · 03-13-2006, 07:47 PM

How about a how to or sticky because this seems to a big problem with Airstreams.

lewster · 03-13-2006, 09:35 PM

[quote=Devoman]That is funny that you say that because I went to town and...well....I stole the idea from you

.I am SOOOOO SORRRYYYY.Please dont sue me...

Not to worry! But if two very large guys in shiney suits show up at your door answering to Carmine and Gino.........you'll know who sent them!!!!!

Silvertwinkie · 03-14-2006, 07:22 AM

Devo....these pics are from your 2005?

Devoman · 03-14-2006, 07:36 AM

Yes...These pics are from the '05 25'SS I just got a about a month ago.

pagoff · 03-14-2006, 10:19 AM

I have the same problem with my O6 19ft SE. It's pathetic that Airstream does not do a recall and fix this.

We thought Airstream was a quality product but are a bit disillusioned. If something as simple and obvious as marker lights have fault what are there other less obvious problems with these units?