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Replacement Courtesy Lights
Here’s the scoop… I’ve located the source for the “Oval Courtesy Lights” Mariah used on their boats. The original lights were manufactured by Ramco, the name was later changed to Optronics and now the lights are sold under the LITECO brand.
The lights can be purchased from their recommended vendor, Hoosier Van and Truck, INC. in Elkhart, IN. The number is (800) 592-7600, ask for Tom Rudd. The Oval Lights cost $8.00 each, come in the different colors and they are available with the original white or new clear lenses, just request which one you want when you order. Sorry, I was told the lenses aren’t available separately. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...tesyLights.jpg Part #: 24077-71C Black finish w/chrome reflector w/clear lenses (This is the one Mariah used w/white lenses) Here’s Optronics link if you would like to see their other lighting products: http://www.optronicsinc.com/liteco.htm For some unknown reason, these lights are the only ones missing pictures on their web..... I have a catalog and ShabahZ250 has graciously offered to scan and placed it up on the forum. One last note, there are three small differences between the new and old lights, 1) The bulb sockets on the original lights were made from rubber, the new lights come with plastic sockets so they’re not water resistant like the originals are but a little silicon sealant on the back side should fix that. Old: http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ah/OldPlug.jpg New: http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ah/NewPlug.jpg 2) The new housings has two small vents around the bulb for cooling and the old one doesn’t, if heat buildup isn’t a problem, the silicon should work here as well. 3) The new lights do not come with any connectors on the wire ends. You will need to install new ones or splice on your old ones. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ariah/Wire.jpg To me, the black lights stood out a little too much and just seemed to look like an after thought so I’m changing ours to white frames to better blend in with the interior and add a little more modern look… http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...Mariah/BnW.jpg Lastly, here is a picture with actual 2 Black, 2 White and 1 Warm White fixtures in white and clear lenses so you get a better idea of the different looks. http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...Mariah/All.jpg The original is on the top left and at the bottom is the "Warm White". So if your lights need replacing or you want a different look, now you’ve got some options! Options, options, options…I love options, now if I can only make up my mind……, WetWilly |
What a great find WW!! Mine has white frames and they're kinda yellowed.......I think I'll get the white frames and fluted lense, heck, I may as well upgrade to LED lamps while I've got everything apart. Looks like I have another off season project!
Thanks!:wink_thumbup: |
Great job Willy! I think that vendor just found themselves a customer....
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Excellent Willy!
Great timing; my LED bulbs just arrived today. I had never considered the white bezels, I think I will give those a try. Way to go! |
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Where did you get the LED bulbs for these? I have replaced all my bulbs to LED's but never found one that fits in these...
GREAT FIND! :wink_thumbup: |
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However... Seems the link is broken... sad... :(
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You can buy the lights fixtures here:
Hoosier Van Parts and then read my article on replacing bulbs with LED's (including part number and links) Replacing bulbs with LED's |
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Thanks for all the updates! Much appreciated!
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I'm digging this. Swapping my black rimmed guys for the whites might look pretty slick. |
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Guess it only took like 19 years for them to make it to eBay, but in the end, I guess everything ends up here!!! :yes_grin: WetWilly P.S. Added the eBay contact to the parts list. |
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I just ordered the LED's for the Courtesy Lights from the Vendor in Florissant, MO , and just for the White and Red Lamps, 5 ea, it cost me $37. I was going to replace the Anchor and Bow Light's, but they were $10 @, and like you had mentioned before, it would be a good idea to have a few spares.
The Whole project just for LED's would have cost me almost $100 if I had purchased the Bow and Stern Lamps with spares. So Iopted for just the courtesy lights. |
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check out LED on ebay.
bhttp://stores.shop.ebay.com/WHOLESALE-LED-BULBS__W0QQ_armrsZ1ulbs |
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Heres an upgrade to LED docking lights i installed (cuz i wanted docking lights) on mine last summer. They were very simple to install since all you need is a hole for the wire to pass thru to the light which screws (or bolts) into the hull. And since the wiring is already in place for all older Mariahs, it was easy to do.
Docking lights are Attwood model 6520 that were available thru iboats.com |
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Very nice job! :wink_thumbup:
Can you post the parts used and where you bought them? Thanks! |
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Hi dgtek, please read MikeyT's post again..... ;) |
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Hey Mikey, looking good :wink_thumbup:.
Any possibibity of you getting a picture or two of the lights at night, I'm sure our members would like to see how well they light up the area in front of your Shabah and how far the light reaches. Thanks, WetWilly |
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Here is a picture of an LED bank that had a stick on back. It's not visually pretty, but since it was for the inside panels on both sides, nobody see's them. Not sure if the sticky back will last long, but I was told, they will last by the vendor....
The light it produces is excellent! http://www.visionthermique.com/Forum...b/LEDPanel.jpg I'll try and post a picture at night. |
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I think the wiring is there as well on mine, but just out of curiosity, does the wiring connect to a switch already in the panel, or do I have to get another rocker switch? |
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Hello All.
JUst received my lights from ebay today,They are the exact ones willie has pictured, cream color bezel W/ clear lenses. I'm ordering more today. thanks |
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I ordered the 194 LED's from Superbirght in Florissant, MO and after replacing the courtesy lights (white for red I wasn't impressed, same illuminence as the original bulbs. I suspect this is due to the White Plastic Covers that are diffussing them.
The White ones I replced in the engine compartment are better then the original lamps. So that was a plus. Unfortunately I spent allot of money for just a few lamps and a couple of spares. I am interested in the post from dgtek and how those strip lights worked. His Setup is exactly like mine underneath. Also interested in the clear lenses that karmann purchased. That might make my RED led's allot better. :) |
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I basically took the cover off the light, removed the old wiring, wired the new LED to it and stick the LED strip onto the metallic portion of the light fixture. I didnt put the cover back on and saved it.
I'll take pictures during night time next time I go to the cottage. |
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This post I pretty old by now and most of the links are dead.
So here is a working link to the manufacturers website. Optronics International > PRODUCTS > RV Lighting > RV Courtesy > Products |
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Great find and thank you forbyhe updated links!
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I found this today.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...y+light&pos=19 |
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How do you turn on courtesy lights on a 1995 Mariah barchetta?
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thanks for finding them!!!!!
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