We have a Winnebago Outlook 331C. The tail lights use the two filament bulbs that are commonly found in trailer light for the brake and turn signal, plus a single filament bulb for the backup light (refer to the attached picture.) We are having chronic problems with the two filament bulbs coming dislodged, thereby making the brake light and/or the turn signal inoperative. Removing the lens and jiggling the bulb solves the problem, but the problem re-occurs after we get back on the road. IS there any effective solution to this problem?Is there any way to replace these light fixtures with LED fixture? If so, can anyone recommend a specific product? Ideally, I would prefer something that can be surface-mounted, so I don't have to cut holes in the fiberglass for a recessed mounted fixture.Tail light picture

Replace the bulb socket, check auto store, Amazon etc. Google LED compatible bulb type for your bulb.

most truck stops will have the LEDs you are looking for as they use surface mounts a lot.

I,m 74. been in the auto business for most my life ,never seen a bulb come loose in the socket there spring loaded . push in twist they lock in the socket. I have seen where the glass and the brass come loose and the light still worked . pull the blub all the way out so you have the complete bulb in your hand look at the number and buy a new one. or stop at autozone and they,ll change it for you.

Have you tried giving the socket a little squeeze so it holds the bulb a little tighter?

Drop a small dab of solder on both connections of the bulb. File down slightly to make them flat and still fit in the socket. WFM, YMMV

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Ramblin__Rosie
Explorer
Oct 22, 2020
midnightsadie wrote:
I,m 74. been in the auto business for most my life ,never seen a bulb come loose in the socket there spring loaded . push in twist they lock in the socket. I have seen where the glass and the brass come loose and the light still worked . pull the blub all the way out so you have the complete bulb in your hand look at the number and buy a new one. or stop at autozone and they,ll change it for you.

We have replaced the bulb several time, with brand new bulbs. I think there is a problem with the bulb sockets.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Oct 22, 2020
The socket can be replaced, but you may have to remove the whole tail light housing.
rockylarson
Explorer
Oct 22, 2020
Drop a small dab of solder on both connections of the bulb. File down slightly to make them flat and still fit in the socket. WFM, YMMV
Krusty
Nomad II
Oct 22, 2020
Have you tried giving the socket a little squeeze so it holds the bulb a little tighter?
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Oct 22, 2020
I,m 74. been in the auto business for most my life ,never seen a bulb come loose in the socket there spring loaded . push in twist they lock in the socket. I have seen where the glass and the brass come loose and the light still worked . pull the blub all the way out so you have the complete bulb in your hand look at the number and buy a new one. or stop at autozone and they,ll change it for you.
Hank85713
Explorer
Oct 22, 2020
most truck stops will have the LEDs you are looking for as they use surface mounts a lot.
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Oct 22, 2020
Replace the bulb socket, check auto store, Amazon etc. Google LED compatible bulb type for your bulb.

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