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MikeJinCO
Explorer
Sep 14, 2014

Older Bigfoot Taillight question

Our new Bigfoot is a 2003 25C9.6. We have the two piece square tail lights with the outer being the running light/brake/turn. The inner has a red outer and clear square center for backup. On braking only the outer light comes on, thI would think e inner only seems to light up on backup and the red outer ring never comes on. that both should light up. Question is how should they work? Could someone with a Bigfoot of about this vintage and taillight arrangement go see how theirs operates for me.

Thanks
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  • AnEv942's avatar
    AnEv942
    Nomad
    Sep 14, 2014
    Bargman lights? If so the inner fixture is only b/u with reflector around it- no other light function

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  • Reddog1's avatar
    Reddog1
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2014
    Older Bigfoot Taillight question with a Bigfoot 2003 25C9.6 TC. You youngsters ain't older than my 1988 Bigfoot. :B

    I can't help you with the lights, I think mine use kerosene.

    Wayne
  • ManitouF's avatar
    ManitouF
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2014
    I have a 1993 Lance... with same light configuration... the red ring around the back up light is merely a reflector...
  • Jaxom's avatar
    Jaxom
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2014
    Reddog1 wrote:
    Older Bigfoot Taillight question with a Bigfoot 2003 25C9.6 TC. You youngsters ain't older than my 1988 Bigfoot. :B

    I can't help you with the lights, I think mine use kerosene.

    Wayne

    Not sure on this, but I think they use whale oil. Very efficient.
  • Reddog1's avatar
    Reddog1
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2014
    My TC isn't that old.

    I did upgrade with L.E.D. tail lights, and mounted them higher on the TC.
  • bigfootford's avatar
    bigfootford
    Nomad II
    Sep 14, 2014
    MikeJinCO wrote:
    Our new Bigfoot is a 2003 25C9.6. We have the two piece square tail lights with the outer being the running light/brake/turn. The inner has a red outer and clear square center for backup. On braking only the outer light comes on, thI would think e inner only seems to light up on backup and the red outer ring never comes on. that both should light up. Question is how should they work? Could someone with a Bigfoot of about this vintage and taillight arrangement go see how theirs operates for me.

    Thanks


    Our Bigfoot is a 2000 25c9.6 like yours... Lights work exactly the same as yours...

    The backup light glows red along with the white/clear lens. The combo color lenses are not partitioned to do what you think it should..

    The outer solid red glows for parking and bright for brakes... 2 elements in one bulb. The backup light are single element.

    Jim
  • covered_wagon's avatar
    covered_wagon
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2014
    I'm not going with LED lights. They burn out all too often and can't change the bulb. I knew there had to be a trade-off about them.
  • MikeJinCO's avatar
    MikeJinCO
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2014
    Thanks for all the answers, they are Bargmen lights. The inner is only a backup so I guess they are fine. We're shipping out to South America in November so the learning curve on this one needs to be steep.
  • kerry4951's avatar
    kerry4951
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2014
    covered wagon wrote:
    I'm not going with LED lights. They burn out all too often and can't change the bulb. I knew there had to be a trade-off about them.

    Ive been using LED rear lights for 4 years and never had a problem. I'm also on my 4th year for all LED interior bulbs and never had one go out. I think a lot depends on what quality you get.
  • bigfootford's avatar
    bigfootford
    Nomad II
    Sep 15, 2014
    Led running lights have come a long ways.

    Normally your trucks Alternator is going to put out max 14vdc..

    Our converters run between 14.4 and 14.8 depending on the make... That does stress some of the cheaper interior leds..

    I always recommend regulated leds for the interior and a good non for the exterior.

    Lot's of evaluations of led's over in TECH if in doubt.

    Jim

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