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Rexhallrider · 09-08-2022, 06:50 PM

I rented my RV to a couple to go to burning man (first mistake) and the woman (cause the man abandoned her mid festival) drove back and sideswiped an immovable object that resulted in the main door and a storage unit door to be wedged out of alignment. The main door won't open/close now without a great deal of force to wedge it open or closed. Insurance will cover it. However, I am looking for recommendations on good RV body shops in Northern California.

Second, I lost my HWH access door and am looking to replace it. It is a Suburban Model SW6D 12"x12" door. Anyone know where I can find a replacement for the HWH door for the specific unit. None of the places online seem to have the exact door.

Lastly, need advice on headlights. They are very dim, incandescent bulbs. I want to replace with LED or comparable. Can I just replace the bubls or do I have to replace the entire units. I can't find anything online about this.

Thanks!!

Hpozzuoli · 09-08-2022, 08:25 PM

Before we go any further please promise not to rent out your rig to concert goers or anyone else for that matter. As you can attest, it doesn’t end well.

For the missing door you can find one that’s close and modify it to fit. Another option is using a half sheet of pvc trim (sold at lowes and Home Depot) and make your own door). Chances of finding the same door are very slim.

donr103 · 09-08-2022, 09:00 PM

So the many great members here post.. that to look on front of headlights and there is a dot# then Google that.. you will see all the different vehicles it was used on.. next they suggest you.. test voltage at headlight plugs.. and most post here it's a big problem that voltage is low.. if low.. you can make up your own relays and wiring to get proper voltage.. or there are many great after market headlight relay kits.. that is what I used.. it was fast and simple..pretty cheap.. under 50 bucks.. 2yrs ago.. as for led.. they need a lot of air circulation and on mine.. the headlight are moulded in front cap.. I guess one could use hole saw behind headlights and solve that..i have not got around to it yet.. then sence mine have heavy metal bracket on them.. even more of space restriction..

On the rest.. Google rv salvage yards.. and ofcouse online auction site or for sale lists or rv trader type stuff.. happy hunting.. this is why I am scared to rent my bady..
Good luck and keep us posted

astrnmrtom · 09-09-2022, 08:53 PM

A photo of the headlight might help or a description. Around 1999-2000 manufacturers started changing from sealed beam to halogen. If halogen yes, you can get LED bulbs for them. If you have low/hi in a single bulb you'll need an LED that has a cut off shield for the low beam chip array to keep from blinding oncoming drivers.

Here's my post that explains how and why a proper beam pattern is important:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f107/upg...ed-589531.html

If you still have the sealed beam type, either pairs of 4x6s or single 5x7s you can get replacement bulbs that are LED. Stay away from the ones that look like a bunch of LEDS at the bottom of reflector cones. They spray light everywhere including tree tops, and of course the eyes of oncoming traffic. Prices vary wildly.

One issue is how much room you have behind the housing. LED bulbs for halogen headlights have fans on the back. You need room for the fans. There are bulbs available that use braided wire as a fan-less heat sink.