Chandelier Bulbs in 3400RL - Montana Owners Club

dchafer · 08-10-2006, 04:18 PM

Can anyone tell me how to remove the lightbulb out of the chandelier at the entrance. I have tried everything and do not want to break the bulb in the socket. It is only 1 of 3 lights that we have the problem with. Light comes on and off at its own leisure..
I have removed the glass globe and the plastic piece that screws onto the socket to hold it in place but cannot figure out how to remove the actual bulb. Are they threaded screw type or automotive pin type.
Thanks, Diane

Diane,Dennis & Taffy
3400RL
2003 Silverado 2500 HD D/A, Prodigy Control
Reese 16K Slider

Gonfishin · 08-10-2006, 04:42 PM

Diane, If they are like the ones on my 05 3670 I THINK(for me that is kind of dangerous) they are automotive pin type. If someone doesn't come back and let you know for sure I will go out and check mine tomorrow afternoon.
Rick.

2005 Montana 3670
2005 Chevy 2500HD D/A
Pullrite SuperGlide
Prodigy/Intella-Stop
Doran Pressure Pro
Ride Rite air bags
In-cab controller

sreigle · 08-10-2006, 06:12 PM

If it's the auto pin type then you probably have to push it in, then twist.

See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'03 3295RK
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dchafer · 08-11-2006, 03:20 AM

Thanks Steve, Dennis tried that too and with no success. Its a frustration little thing... lol

Diane,Dennis & Taffy
3400RL
2003 Silverado 2500 HD D/A, Prodigy Control
Reese 16K Slider

sreigle · 08-11-2006, 08:51 AM

We don't have the chandelier so I have exhausted my knowledge/guesses. I'm not ignoring you.

See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'03 3295RK
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4

Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)

Parrothead · 08-11-2006, 09:29 AM

If these are the bulbs that are not round at the bottom but a thin rectangle (I don't know how better to describe it) they pull straight out - some are harder than others. We had several in our previous fiver including a small one that was the light in the exhaust fan over the stove. They are 12 V bulbs.
Happy trails.......................

Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California

2005 3400RL

2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed

Gonfishin · 08-11-2006, 10:59 AM

dchafer, I just went out and removed one from my fixture above the door. It is an automotive type with the two pins opposite each other. Just push up on the bulb and turn to the left 1/8 of a turn. On the base of the bulb mine is stamped "cec 1076 china" I hope that helps.
Rick.

2005 Montana 3670
2005 Chevy 2500HD D/A
Pullrite SuperGlide
Prodigy/Intella-Stop
Doran Pressure Pro
Ride Rite air bags
In-cab controller

dchafer · 08-11-2006, 12:32 PM

gonfishin, just tried that and now I am partially blind. lol.
when I turn 1/8 to the left the lightbulb turns on... go figure.. but still cant get it to come out. it just barely moves. but I see it is an automotive bulb. I will get Dennis to check when he gets up from his power nap and will let you know. thanks for all your help.
It's the little things ,,, that drive you nuts. lol
Diane
Do you have the same light it is 3 open half globes.
Steve thanks anyway for trying...

Diane,Dennis & Taffy
3400RL
2003 Silverado 2500 HD D/A, Prodigy Control
Reese 16K Slider

dchafer · 08-11-2006, 12:34 PM

parrothead, the bulbs are round automotive like little fat alberts. not like the ones on the fan but thanks..
Diane

Diane,Dennis & Taffy
3400RL
2003 Silverado 2500 HD D/A, Prodigy Control
Reese 16K Slider

Gonfishin · 08-11-2006, 01:49 PM

Diane....Quick turn it off, Problem solved it works now LOL. Just kidding, Yes I have the same 3 light fixture over the door. Good luck with getting the bulb out it took some slight upward pressure and turning at the same time to get mine out.
Rick.

2005 Montana 3670
2005 Chevy 2500HD D/A
Pullrite SuperGlide
Prodigy/Intella-Stop
Doran Pressure Pro
Ride Rite air bags
In-cab controller

dchafer · 08-11-2006, 04:22 PM

gonfishin I sure would like to know who designs these silly things. They definitely dont have to use em. Dennis tried again after his powernap... no success. Sooner or later the bulb will break and then we will be in a fine mess.... Oh well... thanks for the help anyway... it was fun... P.S. I'd rather be fishin.... Diane

Diane,Dennis & Taffy
3400RL
2003 Silverado 2500 HD D/A, Prodigy Control
Reese 16K Slider

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