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01-12-2006, 08:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2003 25' Safari
spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 114
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led running lights anyone?
Has anyone replaced their running lights with LEDs? I've got an 03 Safari that seems to suck water into all the running lights no matter what I do. I talked to AS about this, they have recommended 1) sealing them up with caulk, 2) drilling drain hole in the lens. Kinda weird if you ask me. Anyway, I'm a big believer in keeping water away from things electric and I was wondering if there are any LED clearance lights that would fit on an AS. Oh yeah, I've looked at LOTS of other late model Safaris, CCDs, and Classics and it looks like mine is not an isolated case. Thanks,
Jack
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01-12-2006, 08:10 PM
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Hey Jack,
I'm with ya! I have a new '06 Bambi 19' and I plan to replace all of the runners with LED's, as well as a bunch of the interior lights as well. Halogens are great ( the CCD has lots of them) but rather than 10 watts per bulb I can run the whole beast on 10 watts with LED's. I have several inquiries out now and will keep the forum updated as soon as I get some samples in to test.
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Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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01-12-2006, 09:02 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 114
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Thanks Lew,
If you find a clearance/running light in LED that fits PLEASE post the particulars. Thanks again,
Jack
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01-12-2006, 09:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1954 25' Cruiser
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,151
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If you are looking just for LED bulbs, go to eBay and do a search for "194 led". The bulb base used most commonly for running lights is a 194 base and there are plenty of LED lamps made for this.
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01-12-2006, 10:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 114
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thanks, as I said in the post I'm looking for complete clearance/running LEDs to replace the factory 12v incandescents that are prone to filling with water.
Jack
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01-12-2006, 11:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,476
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"... it looks like mine is not an isolated case."
Jack,
It's true, when I was replacing the rusty clearance light screws on my 05 Bambi with stainless ones, I noticed that every all of them had water. Caulking and drilling holes doesn't seem like a viable solution for a new trailer.
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01-13-2006, 03:51 PM
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Just a member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Lutz
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,549
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I replaced all the running lights on my Mh with full LED units from led-r-us in florida. They run 8 bucks each and are fully sealed. They will screw into the same holes the old ones did and look just like the standard grote maker light.
http://www.led-r-us.com/
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WBCCI #5501 AIR # 49
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1978 Argosy 28 foot Motorhome
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