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2001400ex
Explorer
May 16, 2016

How do I replace these with LED lights

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed. I have a 2013 shockwave toy hauler from forest river. I want to replace my bulbs with LED bulbs to reduce the power draw. But I can't get into the bulbs. I pull on the glass and the whole thing just comes down. It feels like it's spring loaded into the ceiling and I can't get the glass off to get to the bulb. I tried a screwdriver to pry it apart but can't get it to work. What am I doing wrong?




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  • 2001400ex's avatar
    2001400ex
    Explorer
    May 16, 2016
    Yeah I've pulled and I'm afraid of breaking it. It just comes out of the ceiling.
  • Lazy_D's avatar
    Lazy_D
    Explorer
    May 16, 2016
    Looks a lot like mine. That lens should just pull out. It is real tight. Held in with a flat spring type retainer.
    Mine are a G4 bulb.
    Something like these might work for you.

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W1038SS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=36HHYDB8CCEAG&coliid=IY3QGR26E8B3C&psc=1
  • 2001400ex's avatar
    2001400ex
    Explorer
    May 16, 2016
    rhagfo wrote:
    Are you sure it isn't LED already???

    ITC RV Lighting


    I can't get in to tell. But I know when I turn on the switch that has 6 bulbs for the main part of my camper, my inverter fan gets loud meaning there's a heavy power draw.
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    2001400ex
    Explorer
    May 16, 2016
    brirene wrote:
    Not familiar with it, but does the cover screw off?


    I can't twist it. The whole thing turns. I also tried pulling on the metal piece in it to see if it was holding the glass in with no luck.

    Seriously can't be that difficult lol.

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