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#11 Espresso

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Posted 26 March 2013 - 02:00 PM

After examining my 2002 Grandby, this looks like way too much disassembly for me. I think the refer would have to come out and possibly the countertop. I think I'll try a clear lens and a super bright LED for the porch light. One lesson I've learned, even if you don't think you need it, have Four Wheel wire every option when they mfg your camper. (rear and side lights, solar, on-board battery, etc.)
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#12 Lighthawk

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Posted 26 March 2013 - 03:50 PM

After examining my 2002 Grandby, this looks like way too much disassembly for me. I think the refer would have to come out and possibly the countertop. I think I'll try a clear lens and a super bright LED for the porch light. One lesson I've learned, even if you don't think you need it, have Four Wheel wire every option when they mfg your camper. (rear and side lights, solar, on-board battery, etc.)


This is the quick fix I went for. I kept the amber lens, though.
What I really like is that I can leave the porch light on for hours and not worry about it.

There's been a few times, when that's the only way I can find the camper after doing some night hiking / photography. :blink:
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#13 d tree's

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Posted 26 March 2013 - 04:59 PM

Looks like I got lucky , its already wired for spot lights ! , now just gotta find the ones I want .
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#14 Bosque Bill

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Posted 26 March 2013 - 10:29 PM

Andy, are you saying you just replaced the incandescent bulb in your stock porch light with an LED replacement? Sounds like a great plan, do you have a part number or source to share? Thanks!
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Posted 27 March 2013 - 12:12 AM

One thing that was prewired on my camper was a wire for a porch light on the awning side. Of course I didn't know it was there until I drilled a hole. Pleasant surprise. I'd check with Stan, just possible the wiring for the floods is already there.
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Posted 27 March 2013 - 02:09 AM

I'm going to the Four Wheel meet-up in Sonoma on the 21st. I plan to ask a few questions about what may or may not be hiding in the walls of my Grandby.
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Posted 27 March 2013 - 02:52 AM

I'm going to the Four Wheel meet-up in Sonoma on the 21st. I plan to ask a few questions about what may or may not be hiding in the walls of my Grandby.

We're going to that also. Looking forward to meeting you.
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#18 Lighthawk

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Posted 27 March 2013 - 05:39 AM

Andy, are you saying you just replaced the incandescent bulb in your stock porch light with an LED replacement? Sounds like a great plan, do you have a part number or source to share? Thanks!


Sorry, it's been a while and I don't have the receipt to ID the exact bulb. I think it was one of these here. As you said, I just changed bulbs, not the fixture. I also did the same to change the primary light on the two incandescent interior lights to LED.

If you search through the forums here, you should find a wealth of info
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Posted 28 March 2013 - 12:31 AM

Thanks, Andy.
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Posted 30 March 2013 - 12:49 AM

BB: Check here. http://www.superbrightleds.com/
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