Touch light replacment

[Firecat918]

Can someone tell me if they can be ordered somewhere else other then the factory? I have one light that is failing.

[Ollie-Haus]

Here's one source on Amazon, many other choices but you have to make sure they are touch operated. Some only work from the switch source. 

https://www.amazon.com/Risestar-Ceiling-Interior-Lighting-3000-3500K/dp/B07TN6945F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KXMUHWEGLDGH&keywords=Led+RV+round+touch+control+puck+lights+4.5+inch&qid=1685286639&sprefix=led+rv+round+touch+control+puck+lights+4.5+inch%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1

[Patriot]

@Ollie-Haus

Great find!
I just happen to be replacing a touch light over the dinette. So I took a photo of it. Thanks for posting  the Amazon link as they look petty identical. Probably the same company in China just a different supplier. I purchased (3) spares on our recent trip to Oliver. I hope this replacement lasts! This is the third touch light I have replaced. 😏

Oliver TL

 

Amazons version -

[topgun2]

2 hours ago, Patriot said:

I hope this replacement lasts! This is the third touch light I have replaced.

Rumor and rumor only - 

2024 Olivers will see a return to normally operated lights (i.e. via a switch versus being "touch" lights).

Bill

[Firecat918]

Thank you. I'll order the one from the link.

[Patriot]

On 5/28/2023 at 1:35 PM, topgun2 said:

Rumor and rumor only - 

2024 Olivers will see a return to normally operated lights (i.e. via a switch versus being "touch" lights).

Bill

I actually learned that it’s not a rumor. Oliver is moving away from touch lights in the 2024 Ollies and likely beyond. The light will be a little smaller than the present light and from what I also learned won’t allow a retro fit into earlier models. 
 

Patriot🇺🇸

[Patriot]

Touch light replacement just completed over the dinette. It’s important to note that the TL’s I have replaced have all been working fine. I do hope Oliver finds a higher quality touch light. These are cheesey at best. Hopefully they will last.

Loosen the light cap by turning and remove it. Drill out the existing rivets, cut the white and black wire as close as you can to the old light. This will leave you plenty of wire to connect your replacement. Connect the new TL wires by braiding the wire ends to each respective color. I used electrical tape and heat shrink tubing for the finish. Tuck the extra wire back into the wire opening in the hull ceiling. Install the light base with new rivets and attached the light cap. When using these touch them gently. Don’t ask me how I know. 😎
 

Let there be light!

Patriot🇺🇸

Pics- 

New light with heat shrink tubing.

 

 

If for some reason you need rivets you can purchase these at Ace HW. They work fine.

[bsullivan]

Patriot,

 

Thanks for the info.  I've never worked with rivets before.  So you need to drill them out with a hand drill?  What size bit do you use?

I've got a 2021 LE2 and about 3 out of 6 are bad.

[Patriot]

@bsullivan

I use a small cordless drill and drill bit small enough to just remove the top of the rivet head and then push the remaining part of the rivet shaft up into the hole with a small awl or finish nail if you don’t have a tiny awl. You cannot drill the rivet out as it will spin in the hole. The extra rivets should come with your new touch lights if you order them from Oliver.
Note: makes sure when you remove all (3) rivets and the light drops down from its mounted location that you cut the wiring as close as possible to the old light. This will give you plenty of extra wire to work with when installing your new TL. 

If you need further guidance send me a PM and I call you and be glad to help walk you through it.
You need - 3 new TL, a small drill, a small drill bit, electrical tape, shrink tubing, a lighter to heat the shrink tubing, wire strippers, and patients.
Take your time, you can do it!👍🏻

Patriot🇺🇸