I have a bank of red interior on/off switches in my camper that turn on the outside lights. The switches illuminate when they are on. One of the switches does not illuminate, but it still turns on the outside light. So my question - How doe I replace the little bulb inside the switch? I'm able to get off the backing plate w/out issues, but before I do damage trying to get the toggle switch off I thought I'd ask to see what the trick is. Also, anyone know the make/model of the replacement bulb? It is on a Lance. Thanks.

FishB8s,I think you would be better off (and perhaps less expensive) by just replacing the whole switch. Radio Shack and automotive supply shops usually have a selection of lighted switches. You could maybe find it at a good RV shop too.Steve

I suspect the "light" is going to be a wired-in small LED bulb. May not be easily replaced. i.e. it may be soldered in placePerhaps you can find a schematic or some help on the internet by searching for the SWITCH PLATE model number...Roy Ken

Not knowing anything about what your switch bank looks like perhaps you can swap out the rocker switch...There are several sources on the internet much like this one... RADIO SHACK should carry similar items as well...RED ILLUMINATED ROCKER SWITCHIf you are going to Radio Shack remove the switch and take it with you for size comparison... If you have several positions on your bank and maybe the ones on the end are not being used perhaps you can move a good switch down to the position that has the bad LED light ??Roy Ken

I have the same thing on my Lance. 2 bulbs are out. Tried to take them apart and gave up. As suggested, I am planning on replacing the whole switch.

The ones on our Lance are all still working but they look pretty unique. Might be difficult to find one that fits where the old one was.Might try contacting Lance and asking about a replacement.

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Rangerz
Explorer
Sep 09, 2013
FishB8s wrote:
Joe - The bezel in my camper that surrounds the switch is labeled so there is no issue w/ knowing which switch turns on which light. Good suggestion about different color switches for those that aren't labeled though.

Would you mind giving a follow up to this thread when you get the new switches. I need to replace a couple as well.

Thanks, Chris
Boatycall
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
How many RV.Net'ers does it take to change a light bulb?

Sorry... couldn't resist.
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rlb8s
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
Joe - The bezel in my camper that surrounds the switch is labeled so there is no issue w/ knowing which switch turns on which light. Good suggestion about different color switches for those that aren't labeled though.
joeprinter
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
As mentioned your better off to get a new rocker illuminated switch, might even get a different color, easier to figure out which is on. I have 3 switches all blue, but still have to get really close to figure out which is which.
trail-explorer
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
THat's the one.

The bezel pops off the switch, and then the switch seats in to a backing plate.

I upgraded all mt tiny switches to those. They are much easier to operate by feel

I love them! Since there's a light in some of them, they require a ground wire o make the light work.
rlb8s
Explorer
Sep 08, 2013
thanks handy, but the one from Amazon matches the others so it should truly be a one for one replacement.
handye9
Explorer II
Sep 08, 2013
FishB8s wrote:
I think I found the replacement on Amazon of all places - JR Products 12045 Red Illuminated On-Off Switch

It appears the switch pops in and out. Hopefully it will be a one for one replacement. If not, the most I'm out is $9. We'll see.

Here's one on eBay, for 5.25, with free shipping.
rlb8s
Explorer
Sep 07, 2013
I think I found the replacement on Amazon of all places - JR Products 12045 Red Illuminated On-Off Switch

It appears the switch pops in and out. Hopefully it will be a one for one replacement. If not, the most I'm out is $9. We'll see.
SugarHillCTD
Explorer
Sep 07, 2013
The ones on our Lance are all still working but they look pretty unique. Might be difficult to find one that fits where the old one was.

Might try contacting Lance and asking about a replacement.
Rangerz
Explorer
Sep 07, 2013
I have the same thing on my Lance. 2 bulbs are out. Tried to take them apart and gave up. As suggested, I am planning on replacing the whole switch.