New Amber Lens LED Porch Lights Available

UPDATE:  Just received notice that these lights will not be available for shipment until Friday.

I hope to finally put this chapter of my trailer mods to rest.  I installed a new light today with LED bulb, amber lens, chrome cover.  Now on to the next project.

I guess I should start by saying that my light is unique because it is a hybrid of three different fixtures.  I first modified my original light (which was not LED) by changing the socket to accept a bayonet type bulb.  (There is a thread you can search for where Mike shows how to do this with pictures.)  That way I could use a white or amber LED bulb.  I used it that way for a while, but the amber bulb was not bright enough for me.  I recently found out that etrailer was stocking new fixtures made by the same company (Optronics) that Little Guy uses.  These new fixtures only became available this past Friday. 

Three conditions kept me from getting exactly what I wanted.  1) They do not stock just the amber lens by itself.  2)  The fixture with the amber lens only comes with a white or black cover and does not have the LED bulb. 3)  The fixture with the chrome cover and LED bulb does not have the amber lens.  Solution:  I ordered two fixtures, one with the chrome cover and one with the amber lens.  I then used the base with the regular bulb but changed it to my original bayonet modification and replaced the bulb with a bayonet LED bulb.  I then installed the amber lens on it and the chrome cover from the other light.  Confusing, isn’t it, but it gave me exactly what I wanted with a bright amber light.

 

Here is a link to etrailer with the fixtures they stock. 

http://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=rv+porch+light

You can pick one you want or order two and mix and match.  If you remove the original base, save the mounting screws because new ones are not supplied.  You should be able to use the old one if it is in good condition.  I had to change mine because I had earlier broken one of the tabs off that holds the top cover on.  You will need to clean the caulk off the mounting screws that was used by the factory, and you will need to use new caulk when reinstalling (remember there is not much to anchor to).

You're welcome, Danica.  You should be able to use your current base, if you're careful not to break the little tabs that the cover snaps onto.  You could then order one of the fixtures with the amber lens and just switch it out.  If you do this, I suggest you put masking tape around the fixture before attempting to pry if off so that you don't scratch the finish of the trailer.  Some people have had luck pulling down on the cover to pop it off, but I found a little prying was necessary.  The best tool I found for that was a metal trowel of some kind; stiff but with a firm blade.  This is where the masking tape comes in handy.  You might also find that a little caulk has been placed behind the fixture, so you will need to gently work with breaking the loose.  Good luck!