A Note on Newmar Headlights

[Greyghost]

Over the last year or so, I've had a problem with the drivers side headlight getting moisture in it. The first time, I got it dried out and attempted to add some silicon sealer around the headlight where the front and back halves join. This did not work, or I did a poor job. This time it picked up a lot of water in Maine and while traveling to Nappanee.

While I was at the factory tour I ordered a new headlight $180.00 (ouch!). Once I got to my next destination in upper MN I decided to search for a replacement on the internet. I found out that the headlights for a 2004 MACA are OEM on a 1997 - 2002 Mercury Grand Marqui and the taillights are from a Ford Ranger. Replacement Mercury Headlights are $31 - $35 plus shipping and the tail lights will run about $45 plus shipping.

The mfg part numbers were TYC 20-5360 and TYC 20-5359 for both headlights and the taillights are made by TYC as well. I hope this saves someone some hard earned cash.

BTW - Ordering parts while you are at the factory will save bucks over ordering from the factory over the internet or ordering from a dealer.

[Lug_Nut]

Here's an article I wrote some time ago that you might find of interest. Adding L.E.D. Tail Lights To Your Trailer or Motor Home Thanks for sharing your story regarding sourcing the OEM lights.

Peter

[oemtech]

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Originally Posted by Greyghost Over the last year or so, I've had a problem with the drivers side headlight getting moisture in it. The first time, I got it dried out and attempted to add some silicon sealer around the headlight where the front and back halves join. This did not work, or I did a poor job. This time it picked up a lot of water in Maine and while traveling to Nappanee. While I was at the factory tour I ordered a new headlight $180.00 (ouch!). Once I got to my next destination in upper MN I decided to search for a replacement on the internet. I found out that the headlights for a 2004 MACA are OEM on a 1997 - 2002 Mercury Grand Marqui and the taillights are from a Ford Ranger. Replacement Mercury Headlights are $31 - $35 plus shipping and the tail lights will run about $45 plus shipping. The mfg part numbers were TYC 20-5360 and TYC 20-5359 for both headlights and the taillights are made by TYC as well. I hope this saves someone some hard earned cash. BTW - Ordering parts while you are at the factory will save bucks over ordering from the factory over the internet or ordering from a dealer.

You should have checked my web site as I have already figured that out. Also it seems the price has doubled from Newmar since I replaced mine. My write up is here Oemy's Headlight Repair

[Geri and Jim]

Before I go looking, does anyone know what headlights fit a 2003 Dutch Star? Thanks in advance.

[Greyghost]

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Originally Posted by Geri and Jim Before I go looking, does anyone know what headlights fit a 2003 Dutch Star? Thanks in advance.

If you look at the bottom of the headlight, you should see the mfg and the corresponding oart number. If it's TYC it will be at the bottom of the headlight followed by 6 numbers xx-yyyy. Then all you have to do is Google the TYC xx.yyyy and you will be able to find suitable replacements.

[DutchBoy]

I replaced both of my headlights in my '03 Dutch Star because they were too bad to restore. The lights Newmar used for your coach are from a '00-'02 Lincoln LS. Part #'s are 2W4Z 13008 CA (left), & 2W4Z 13008 BA (right). You can get them from an auto body supply most of the time, or if you google those part #'s, there are several suppliers on line. I believe they're about $130.00 each

[Renden]

Would be interested in putting LEDs as back lights on my 2006 Dutch Star - last trip I replaced 2 bulbs and feel some light (power-strength) is missing. Have Xenon front lights - they look like the ones on my Audi TT......am also replacing the middle back light which is actually an LED with 50% loss in lights and it has lost its water proofness (it is ducktaped right now) Newmar is shipping this part $97.70.............

[Romeo]

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Originally Posted by DutchBoy You can get them from an auto body supply most of the time, or if you google those part #'s, there are several suppliers on line. I believe they're about $130.00 each

Or you can do what I did and get them for $25 at a junk yard.

[Renden]

Any idea on the 2006 Dutch Star tailights ? They are all seperate - 4 on each side (orang-red-red-white) - Thanks