Auxiliary Driving Lights

[TWZMYJP]

The headlights on our 2018 Jayco Alante are simply terrible. It's actually surprising these things are even DOT approved considering how dim and scattered the light is... The headlight assemblies are actually from a 2007-2014 GM pickup, and after some research they are notoriously poor in factory form. Anyhow, I've ordered some replacement bulbs that will hopefully provide a safer level of light output for night driving, but my question is what kind of auxiliary lighting are you guys running on your Class A coaches, and how did you mount them? Our fiberglass front cap has no provisions for additional lights, so I'm looking at taking it somewhere to have some recessed buckets glassed in, or ???

[micpib1]

The Headlights on my 2018 Alante 26X are better than my 2013 RAM with Projector Beams or my 2016 Wrangler when it had stock lights. I have upgraded my Jeep headlights to LED Bulbs. You might consider changing your bulbs to LED? JH

[Executive45]

I don't drive at night so it's a non issue. :). That said, headlights are a difficult thing to improve while keeping within the specifications of the different States that we travel through. What I'm referring to is the addition of extra LED lights etc on the front of the coach. Also, a lot of the non-approved high intensity headlights are not legal either. Use caution and do your due diligence before simply adding more light and/or changing the bulbs. I'm sure you've seen the blue headlights and other really bright lights that aren't aimed properly. There are some simple things you can do to improve your night driving. First is to ensure your PLASTIC lenses are clear. The old glass headlamps never yellowed or faded. The other thing is to have your headlights aimed correctly. Should be done where trucks get theirs done. Your local auto parts store won't do it correctly. The final piece is to ensure your headlights are getting the full pop from your alternator. This is usually done through a relay which ensures your headlight get the entire 12VDC voltage. Finally make sure your headlights have a very good ground. This is overlooked often. Having built many street rods, headlights are very important when rewiring a vehicle... Dennis

[JaxDad]

Be aware that if you have a 4 lamp headlight setup you have to wire any auxiliary lights to go back off when you put on your high beams.

It’s also very difficult to properly aim, and keep properly aimed, auxiliary lights.

They don’t help much if you’re not able to use them, or they’re not pointed properly.

[rgatijnet1]

The headlights on my Monaco coach were terrible at night. I installed a relay so that my lights got full power but the biggest improvement was when I had them aligned by a shop that dealt with truck headlights.
The headlight assembly on my coach was used on a BMW sedan so if they were good enough for the Autobahn, they should be good enough for the USA.

[Dutch_12078]

The headlights on our Landau improved noticeably when I wired them directly to the chassis battery through appropriate sized fuses and 12-volt control relays.

[fyrflie]

Before you spend all your hard earned cash on Fiberglass work and paint, check out this website.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html

He gives a very valid reason to check your existing wiring to see if it’s up to the task of lighting your way down the road.

It’s on my “to do” list so I can’t really tell you how it worked out, but all of his info. makes sense.

Good luck with your project.