The light directly over our dining table is one of those hanging types (bolted to the ceiling, lampshade surrounding lightbulbs) that come standard with our brand of rig. Inside the shade there are two identical bulbs, each within their own socket, although I suspect they are wired together underneath the ceiling cap---I didn't look to be sure because removing the light from the ceiling is a MAJOR event. Even I didn't believe it until I started to try and take bits apart to see what I could see!Anyway, the bulbs both burned out, at the same time on our last trip. Figuring it would be an easy fix, I tried to unscrew them. No luck. Then I thought they might the kind that you push into the socket, twist lightly and they pop out. Again, no luck. In both instances, the bulbs don't even budge...not even a little!Does anyone else out there have this same kind of light and/or does anyone know how I remove these bulbs to replace them? I am NOT going to drag this rig into the dealer for a repair of this small size, but I sure want the light over our table to work again and I'm at my wit's end.

Slightly push in and turn about 1/4 turn CCW.

Push harder. Might break however.

It worked! I put on my rubber-palmed gardening gloves, just in case they shattered and I went slowly but after a LOT of pushing they finally gave way and out they came! Thank you!!!Now...what wattage do I get to replace them? If it was ever printed on the bulb it's been burned over and it's not on the brass fitting at the bottom of the bulb. All it says there is: 4076 China.

I'd try a 12V 1 amp bulb .....just make sure you get the correct sized bayonet base to fit in your socket.

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TheBeans
Explorer
Jul 15, 2016
Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions and advice! I took the bulb to 5 different auto-parts stores (including NAPA) and one mom/pop hardware store that usually carries everything under the sun...all to no avail. I then took a morning to drive to the nearest RV Repair lot. Lo and behold....they had the 1076 bulbs and they told me that those would work. Brought them home (I bought a second package as a spare for the next time this happens!) and installed them and they work! Light has been restored over the table and it is good!
filthy_beast
Explorer
Jul 14, 2016
Just an idea for next time seeing as how it is now out of the fixture. I had an issue with a bulb over our dinette. It would not turn and I was a bit leery of grabbing it much harder than I was. I found that the right sized cane tip would grip very well without the possibility of a bunch of glass shards embedded into my hand.
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Jul 14, 2016
Instead of a spring pushing up a bakelite plate with a pair (?) of brass contact pins showing, some manufacturers use a solid rubber plug for tension.

Is there a number on the base of the light bulb?

Is this lamp dimmable? A make-or-break question if LED replacement bulbs are considered.

Are there 2 contacts on the underneath base of the bulb?

Usually twin contact bulbs with the metal socket pins straight across from each other are a type of old-fashioned interior dome light bulb.

I strongly recommend nOT going to a chain Auto Parts store for advice: They start by asking make and model, number of cylinders and what engine size. Go to your local independent auto parts store to save your sanity.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jul 14, 2016
I woudl take this cance to UPGRADE to an LED lamp. If you do this then the actuall wattage is not as important as too ms socket failure...

A 1156 LED equivalent (Single contact bayonet type) draws like 2.5 watts,, not a whole lot of heat there. if it's single contact, should fit, lots of light.
Garry_Gayle
Explorer
Jul 14, 2016
Take the bulb to a good auto parts store like NAPA.
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2016
I'm betting on a 1076 bulb, dual contact on base, non-indexed, meaning the "ears" are level with each other.
time2roll
Nomad
Jul 14, 2016
What does it look like?

Otherwise take it to a store and match it up. Auto parts store has most of these.
Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Jul 14, 2016
If it has a single pin, look for the 1156 bulb, and see if it looks identical.

Might be a good time to switch to LED's if you ever dry camp.

Fred.
Ed_Gee
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2016
I'd try a 12V 1 amp bulb .....just make sure you get the correct sized bayonet base to fit in your socket.
TheBeans
Explorer
Jul 14, 2016
It worked! I put on my rubber-palmed gardening gloves, just in case they shattered and I went slowly but after a LOT of pushing they finally gave way and out they came! Thank you!!!

Now...what wattage do I get to replace them? If it was ever printed on the bulb it's been burned over and it's not on the brass fitting at the bottom of the bulb. All it says there is: 4076 China.

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