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Ole_B's avatar
Ole_B
Explorer
Jul 12, 2016

Vanity light keeps burning out

I have a 2016 Newmar Ventana the 3 light vanity light in the back bathroom keeps burning out, The bulbs are not replaceable and Newmar is now replacing the fixture for the third time. Is anyone else having the same problem? Newmar states no other part is available. Help my warranty is about to run out. I have checked online and found nothing to fit.
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  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jul 12, 2016
    Ask for an extended warranty on an ongoing problem that Newmar has not been able to fix.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jul 12, 2016
    I would also contact the manufacturer of the light fixture and I would also check the voltage at the light to insure that it is not too high.
  • roam1's avatar
    roam1
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2016
    is it 12V?
    if all else fails, maybe stick a diode in series and drop the voltage. voltage can kill lights
  • Ole_B's avatar
    Ole_B
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2016
    It is a 12 volt. Does the diode keep the voltage from back feeding? The rest of the fixtures have the same bulbs in them, but only one or two bulbs per fixture.
  • TNGW1500SE's avatar
    TNGW1500SE
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2016
    roam1 wrote:
    is it 12V?
    if all else fails, maybe stick a diode in series and drop the voltage. voltage can kill lights


    A diode is a just a "one way valve". You'd need to use a resistor to lower the voltage.
  • Bruce_Brown's avatar
    Bruce_Brown
    Moderator
    Jul 15, 2016
    happy-2 wrote:
    switch to LED light bulbs

    Thats the answer I'd use.

    Being in the back, I'm thinking it's vibration thats killing them off.

    My brother had the same issue in his stick built house with one set of lights. He changed to LEDs and hasn't changed a bulb since.
  • crasster's avatar
    crasster
    Explorer II
    Jul 15, 2016
    Ole B wrote:
    I have a 2016 Newmar Ventana the 3 light vanity light in the back bathroom keeps burning out, The bulbs are not replaceable and Newmar is now replacing the fixture for the third time. Is anyone else having the same problem? Newmar states no other part is available. Help my warranty is about to run out. I have checked online and found nothing to fit.


    Creating a non-compatible replace component like a light bulb just sounds COLD. Gives them a total monopoly on parts. I would either have them replace it with one that IS compatible with regular bulbs, or I would visit Home Depot and buy a fixture that is.
  • Ozlander's avatar
    Ozlander
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2016
    TNGW1500SE wrote:
    roam1 wrote:
    is it 12V?
    if all else fails, maybe stick a diode in series and drop the voltage. voltage can kill lights


    A diode is a just a "one way valve". You'd need to use a resistor to lower the voltage.

    Not true.

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