Glass Cylinder for Bargman Trail Light #5 needed

[PA BAMBI II]

Does anyone know of a source for the glass cylinder for a vintage Bargman Trail Light #5? Mine broke this morning when the box it was stored in fell to the basement floor. Vintage Campers apparently reproduced them, but they are out of stock:



https://www.vintagecampers.com/repro...e-clear-glass/

[InsideOut]

When we were looking for one years ago, I eventually found one on ebay, but I'm sure you've already thought of keeping an eye out there. Good luck - that's a pretty unique part!

Shari

[ITSNO60]

Google is your friend

http://www.vintagetrailerparts.net/v...hp?partID=2049

[PA BAMBI II]

Yes, I saw the reproduction part on Vintage Camper...but when I first saw them, they were out of stock (note I put the link in my original post). I did not find the link for Vintage Trailer Parts. Thanks for sharing that. I decided to get creative and look around. I came up with a reasonable and cheap solution.


The ID of the neck of a standard Listerine bottle is about the correct size. I determined that if I beveled the ID (just the section where the bottle cap threads are) a little bit, it would fit tightly on the light fixture. The bottle cap threads are shy of where the bulb needs to spread its fine light. I then just cut the cylinder to length so the light cover and gasket make contact.



Longevity? I have no idea, but the plastic is quite thick and we go through Listerine bottles about every month, so I will make up a bunch of spares.