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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Plastic lens sun damage on the exterior of a 4 year old unit is certainly not a defect, particularly in a southern state location. I always have a spare and I'm not subject to the same sun damage.
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I agree; it's not a product defect. We camp in, and travel through, California and Arizona Mountain and Desert areas with lots of sun, and heat in excess of 100°. We also are frequently at 8,000-10,000 foot elevations, so mean ol' Mr. Sun and the accompanying extra UV radiation gets to do its thing.
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Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Something else I always do with these clearance lights is drill a small hole to allow condensation to escape, Moisture inside is the problem I have experienced.
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I just examined the housing with the broken lens. It is difficult for water to enter the top and sides due to the ridge or lip on the base casting, but there is a tiny amount of water/mud residue at the bottom. There's no evidence of any dirt or moisture deterioration at, or any where near, the LED's, resistor, or protection diode.
I have holes or openings at the porch and other exterior light assemblies, to let water/condensation out.