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Old 10-15-2015, 02:35 PM   #1
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overhead light failure

The center overhead LED light panel just up and quit. won't work on either side (one or both). I am guessing the switch is bad, as nothing else in the coach is not working. Short of pulling the light down and doing some tests, any guesses?

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Old 10-15-2015, 03:33 PM   #2
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does your unit have a light switch for that fixture just inside the door frame?
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Old 10-15-2015, 04:03 PM   #3
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I'd rotate the bulbs to another working fixture first and eliminate them as part of the problem. A surge could have fried them.
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Old 10-15-2015, 05:13 PM   #4
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duhhhhhhhh. I leave for a day, the wifey-poo swats at a mosquito and switches the doorframe switch. we both kinda forgot about it.

back to normal. thanks jxoco!

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Old 10-15-2015, 07:50 PM   #5
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I was gonna suggest battery disconnect switch.

Did she at least GET the mosquito?
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Old 10-16-2015, 11:01 AM   #6
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yep. along with at least a dozen more. fly swatters are mandatory in FL during the monsoon season.

an itchy,
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We find that a spray bottle of Windex works best for mosquitoes and no-see-ems.
Easier than making a direct hit and cleanup is easy.
Never go camping without it.
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Old 10-16-2015, 07:27 PM   #8
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Bill and Earline recommended this vacuum to us. Not only does it do a great job of sucking up the debris between the screen door track and the door of the trailer, it is great for sucking up mosquitos, gnats, and other vermin that sneak in to the trailer.
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Bill and Earline recommended this vacuum to us. Not only does it do a great job of sucking up the debris between the screen door track and the door of the trailer, it is great for sucking up mosquitos, gnats, and other vermin that sneak in to the trailer.
I have the 12V version, not as much suction but does the job plus doesn't need to be recharged.
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Old 10-17-2015, 09:35 AM   #10
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I have the 12V version, not as much suction but does the job plus doesn't need to be recharged.
Thanks for the tip on the 12v version Pat. Much cheaper too. Arrives Monday.
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We find that a spray bottle of Windex works best for mosquitoes and no-see-ems.
Easier than making a direct hit and cleanup is easy.
Never go camping without it.
Works on ants also!
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