How to Repair Outside Courtesy Light

[MandD 3]

One of the outside courtesy lights is not working on our 2016 Elite II. Has anyone had this problem in the past and how did you fix the problem? I am especially interested in how to remove the lense so I can access the bulb.

[Mainiac 92]

I am under the impression that those lights are leds. That being said I would guess you replace the whole unit. Evidently the new units do not have that gasket that leaks black streaks, so I would call Oliver and order a new one. Also ask what they seal it with. Guess you could swap with one you don't use?

[MandD 3]

I apologize for the confusion. The LED light I am having trouble with is below the main body of the trailer. I call these lights the courtesy lights as opposed to the bigger porch lights on the side of the trailer body I think you are referring to.  Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of the courtesy light to post.

[John E Davies 337]

I call those puddle lights, like the ones in some cars that illuminate the ground as you exit the door. They are exactly the same lights as those inside the cabin down low, and they are LED with two dinky wires coming out the back. If you have a dead one it most likely has failed internally and you just need to replace the assembly. OTH maybe a spliced connection has failed, you could remove the light and test the power wire with a voltmeter, and check the ground wire with an ohmmeter.

 

Use a flat screwdriver to CAREFULLY pry the steel cover off the light, don’t damage the gelcoat. (Put some duct tape or a few layers of masking tape on the gelcoat if you want some protection.) Take out the two screws and the light and wires will slide out of the hole.

 

Good luck..

 

John Davies

 

Spokane WA

[MandD 3]

Thanks John.  The information you sent is exactly what I needed to repair the “puddle light.”

[Spike 2]

I like these outside courtesy lights. They allow one to see what might be on the ground at night on both sides of the trailer, whether it be a puddle or a snake. One upgrade I would have liked to have is two more courtesy lights--one at the back and one at the front of the trailer, enabling one to see the ground all around the Ollie.

[WandR 11]

Great information.  Does anyone know the part number or where to order a new puddle light?  I have a puddle light with only 2 of the 3 LEDs working.  It appears the lens has a crack in it.  Not to big a deal but would like to replace.  I also assume the puddle light is the same for all Olivers as mine is a 2015 Elite II. Thanks!

Edited April 20 by WandR

[mossemi 184]

This looks like my lights and at $15, your not going to go broke ordering a pair.  You might also call the service department for a replacement.

Mossey

https://www.pactrademarine.com/courtesy-lights-c-47_29/2-pcs-led-rv-trailer-white-oblong-courtesy-light-p-1588.html

[WandR 11]

Mossey - thank  you! Looks like an exact match and not to expensive.   Thanks!

[Diggs11 0]

On 4/20/2020 at 10:46 PM, mossemi said:

This looks like my lights and at $15, your not going to go broke ordering a pair.  You might also call the service department for a replacement.

Mossey

https://www.pactrademarine.com/courtesy-lights-c-47_29/2-pcs-led-rv-trailer-white-oblong-courtesy-light-p-1588.html Transfers Orly

Thank you very much

[WandR 11]

I wanted to share that the outside courtesy (puddle) lights that Mossey recommended. They are a perfect fit.  I have attached some before and after pics.

Thanks Mossey!

-Walter

Edited April 27 by WandR