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01-28-2015, 02:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ardrossan
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #9261
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Bathroom 110 Volt Lighting Over Sink
Just noticed today that the 3 clear decorator 110 volt lights over the bathroom sink and medicine cabinet have distorted the ceiling finish (above each bulb) from heat off the bulbs. These 3 bulbs have a space of approximately 3/4 inch between bulb surface and ceiling. If these lights were left on for a lengthy period time they could do considerable damage to the ceiling material with a potential to cause a fire. This is on a 2009 3400RL.
Has there been any problems and if so how was it solved; fluorescent bulbs?
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01-28-2015, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I noticed my 3150's vanity lights could create some real heat early on. I went with LED's from Michael before discoloration. An alternate would be a lower wattage incandescent bulb.
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01-28-2015, 04:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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I replaced ours with 120 volt LED bulbs from Costco. I think the total was $15 for the 3. These run cool and also save power..
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2020 Ram 3500, 2022 Luxe 38GFB,2500w Solar with Victron equipment, Gen Y Pinbox
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01-28-2015, 04:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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We also changed them to LED and are now 100% LED, 1/8th the electricity use, cooler, safer, and should last for many years.
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01-29-2015, 02:17 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We also replaced all our bulbs with LED.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-29-2015, 02:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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The amount of problems reported from this set up haven't been that many that I can recall and depends on how long they are left on for each owner I guess. When we noticed the excessive heat problem in our other rigs we went with LEDs there as well, had the same problem in out stick house so we knew what was coming.
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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01-29-2015, 02:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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We went with fluorescent when we had our 3400RL simply because at that time, LED's were just emerging and were cost-prohibitive. Like others, if it were today, we would use LED's based on our experiences with the new rig and the conversion we are undergoing at the S&B.
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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01-29-2015, 04:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lakeside
Posts: 606
M.O.C. #7139
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This problem was talked about in 2008. The fix was to make a metal plate. Paint it with high temp paint and install just above the light bar. I did that and the plate and paint have stood the test of time. Looks as good as it was in 2008.
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02-06-2015, 09:19 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chico
Posts: 269
M.O.C. #14041
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I put cheap fluorescent in. They come up to brightness slowly and when I get up at night they are easier on the eyes.
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