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happyhooker · 03-07-2015, 08:44 PM

I know that the halogen bulbs are replacable IF one can open them up. That is my dilemma. I have been able to remove them out of the cabinet,but am not able to twist or pry them open. Is there a technique or trick to open them? These are somewhat diferent than most I have seen in that they appear to be a unit in a unit. They have an outer silver ring which is spring loaded to retain it in the opening and a gold inner part that has the lense and halogen bulb. This is in a HR Imperial "'07. So far I have lost 4 of them so I'm shure there will be more.

abarkl · 03-07-2015, 08:50 PM

From what you describe I have had the same fixture in both the RVs I've owned for the past many years. I've had to replace one bulb in each, and found that by just turning the gold ring about 90 degrees I was able to remove the ring and lens to access and replace the bulb.

Willie300s · 03-08-2015, 05:16 AM

Or you could replace the fixtures with LED lights, About $7 each on Amazon.
I just replaced all my fluorescent ceiling lights with a homemade LED fixture consisting of 3 LED puck lights mounted on a wooden base, shaped and stained to match the coach cabinets. These require a 2 1/8" hole and are only about 3/4" deep. I will eventually replace the remaining halogen puck lights with these fixtures.

happyhooker · 03-09-2015, 08:43 AM

Thank you guys for the replies. my problem is I havent been able to turn the gold ring. I can't get a grip on it. Hopefully someone has a method to grip it and turn it. As an alturnitive I may have to replace them. I am going to use LED bulbs.

RustyTools · 03-09-2015, 10:13 AM

We never use our pucks because they heat up the entire coach, not to mention are a burn-hazard for clumsy people like me.

Any chance you might remember the part number for those LED lights, Bill? I found a zillion different kind and they all look similar. BTW, the picture of yours is terrific.

Thunderfoot · 03-09-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by happyhooker

Thank you guys for the replies. my problem is I havent been able to turn the gold ring. I can't get a grip on it. Hopefully someone has a method to grip it and turn it. As an alturnitive I may have to replace them. I am going to use LED bulbs.

I found it easier to remove the lens by placing the palm of my hand flat on the fixture and twisting (counter clockwise if I remember correctly) 90*. After removing 2 or 3 the process becomes easier

Hope this helps.

Randyman1 · 03-09-2015, 11:06 AM

I have the same lights your are describing. I replaced the bulbs on all of them with LED. I didn't know how to open them either but found on this forum how to. As I recall the glass lens does pop out with the aid of a small screwdriver and the rest of the unit remains in the cupboard. The all glass lens that are in the ceiling are the ones that you turn with your palm to unscrew. Hope this helps! Randy

Willie300s · 03-11-2015, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyTools

We never use our pucks because they heat up the entire coach, not to mention are a burn-hazard for clumsy people like me.

Any chance you might remember the part number for those LED lights, Bill? I found a zillion different kind and they all look similar. BTW, the picture of yours is terrific.

I used Dream Lighting LED Recessed Ceiling Light 3.5W Silver Pack of 10 from Amazon, warm white. There about $7 each and good color.

happyhooker · 03-14-2015, 09:58 PM

Maybe my lights are a little different, I tried the suggestions but they didn't work . So today I decided to poke and pry and found the proper way to remove the cover. On the tri-color puck lites that I and other higher end HR and other Monaco family products have, all that is needed is a very thin blade to wedge between the inner third ring and the second ring and pry. the third ring and glass will pop out and you have access to the bulb. I went ahead and changed mine to LEDS. What a difference.

Careful on re-assembly the open areas on each side must be aligned to clear the two screws in the second ring which is actually the brass fixture housing.
George
07 HR Imp. PDQ 43'