Scare light replacement

[dznf0g]

I used a dremmel thin metal cutting wheel. They're really fragile, so a gentle hand is required. But they make short work of it. They have tubes of them plus the arbor at HD here in Oswego.

[TRIPPPIN]

Can you use a scare light as a backup light? I want to install LED backup lights and these look like a good use for these. Any idea what one cost?

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by TRIPPPIN

Can you use a scare light as a backup light? I want to install LED backup lights and these look like a good use for these. Any idea what one cost?

Which taillights are on your unit? Does it presently have back up lights?

They're $25 but that's without the retaining ring

http://led4rv.com/index.php?main_pag...60tdtuo9thmii0

There may be a better way for BUs. I know you don't have the same taillights as mine, but I removed the weak, no reflector 1156 bulb in mine and replaced with the brightest 1156 base led I could find. In addition, and totally by coincidence, I used the cutouts from the dog bowl cover as reflectors. I glued them behind the bulb and now I have really bright, much better focused backup lights which help greatly when backing in a site at night.

[MelGoddard]

Originally Posted by RLS

Here is what I did to keep it from projecting the light.

I saw your post a while ago, and picked up a 6" dog dish.
but it was too small for my light.
So, I traded it for and 8" one. Picked it up yesterday.
Now can work on it at my leisure.

[rodsterinfl]

My lens was melted when I bought the trailer and they replaced it then, I found it was cracked when installed. I bought a new lens and got the advertised brightest LED bulb for the fitting I could find. It does not answer the "diffuse" issue for some but the replacement by mere lens and LED bulb worked for me.

[RLS]

LED back up lights

[TRIPPPIN]

Originally Posted by dznf0g

Which taillights are on your unit? Does it presently have back up lights?

They're $25 but that's without the retaining ring

http://led4rv.com/index.php?main_pag...60tdtuo9thmii0

There may be a better way for BUs. I know you don't have the same taillights as mine, but I removed the weak, no reflector 1156 bulb in mine and replaced with the brightest 1156 base led I could find. In addition, and totally by coincidence, I used the cutouts from the dog bowl cover as reflectors. I glued them behind the bulb and now I have really bright, much better focused backup lights which help greatly when backing in a site at night.

I have a 2012 Eddie Bauer with signal and stop lamps only. I did not realize some AS had back ups already. I am just looking for something that looks factory in bright LED and not a bumper bolt on. I wonder if there is wiring in there for backups?

[MelGoddard]

Originally Posted by MelGoddard

I saw your post a while ago, and picked up a 6" dog dish.
but it was too small for my light.
So, I traded it for and 8" one. Picked it up yesterday.
Now can work on it at my leisure.

RLS. Looks like you started something.
Here's mine that I attached today.
(Had to use an 8" dish, as 6" was too small, and 7" not available.)

[LilBigfoot]

[QUOTE=MelGoddard

RLS. Looks like you started something.
Here's mine that I attached today.
(Had to use an 8" dish, as 6" was too small, and 7" not available.)[/QUOTE]

Mel....how did you attach the dish? My 2016 light has no visible screws holding it on. Thanks. Don

[MelGoddard]

Originally Posted by LilBigfoot

Mel....how did you attach the dish? My 2016 light has no visible screws holding it on. Thanks. Don

I used a 1/8" drill to take three #8×1/2" sheet metal screws, drilling CAREFULLY into the wall.. I also put a bead of clear RTV Silicone on the flange as a seal and an adhesive.
Since the dish was larger than the light, I made a kind of compass to draw a circle around the light using the Centre of the light as an axis.
I used a Sharpie to mark the cicle enabling me to locate the dish at dead centre.
Hope that helps.

[rmkrum]

I plan to install a set of halogen lamps in a marine docking light housing. Plan to put low in banana wrap behind axles. Might be bright enough?

[nwclassic]

Go LED. Halogen gets too hot ... you'll get knee stains from replacing them.

[The Colonel]

Ok, I have the scare light roughly in the middle of AS. I tried to remove what appears to be a chrome coated plastic ring but it doesn't want to come off. Tried to put screwdriver under lip and pry, no joy. Tried to turn ring, same. I'm afraid if I put too much force under ring it will crack. Any help appreciated

[The Colonel]

How do I get the chrome ring off? I tried prying under edges but it doesn't seem to want to come off.

[Boxite]

Originally Posted by TRIPPPIN

I have a 2012 Eddie Bauer with signal and stop lamps only. I did not realize some AS had back ups already. I am just looking for something that looks factory in bright LED and not a bumper bolt on. I wonder if there is wiring in there for backups?

Trippin,...here's how I did BackUp lights:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f295...ts-159403.html

[LeeJeff]

I have the same question as The Colonel.. I'm interested in the trip to remove the chrome plastic ring around the Scare light?? It won't come on, but the step light will and they share the same switch.. Thanks!...