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07-14-2018, 11:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,711
THOR #11781
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Front LED lights
Does anyone have a source for the LEDs on the front of Thor motorhomes?
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-15-2018, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 613
THOR #4366
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The one on our Axis look like the generic at wally world and auto parts stores.
Tweety's or PPL may have something on line. Might also check on Amazon or Ebay under their RV sections.
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2016 Axis 24.1 E-450 6 spd tranny
300 watts portable solar.
200 watts solar on the roof.
Wrangler JK dinghy
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07-15-2018, 05:17 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Do you need the whole light fixture; or just a replacement LED?
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-18-2018, 03:49 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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They are All Different....post a photo of what you are looking for.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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07-20-2018, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 32n
State: Georgia
Posts: 186
THOR #2983
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Our 2015 Hurricane has LED strip lights under the headlights. A number of the individual LEDs have gone out. I suspect that Thor installed 12 volt LEDs and the higher voltages generated by the alternator and house converter/charger are overdriving them causing the burnout. I bought a replacement LED strip but haven’t put it in (a lot of work involved removing the headlight assembly) until I can work out a strategy for limiting the voltage to 12v.
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07-20-2018, 01:54 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Bowe
Our 2015 Hurricane has LED strip lights under the headlights. A number of the individual LEDs have gone out. I suspect that Thor installed 12 volt LEDs and the higher voltages generated by the alternator and house converter/charger are overdriving them causing the burnout. I bought a replacement LED strip but haven’t put it in (a lot of work involved removing the headlight assembly) until I can work out a strategy for limiting the voltage to 12v.
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Tom, I have the same issue. Looking at the situation. I might just use 3M automotive tape and go right Over the original without taking it out. The key here is to Make Sure you clean surface with rubbing alcohol prior to setting new strip and Only use 3M automotive product. **What was your source for new Led strip?
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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07-20-2018, 02:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 32n
State: Georgia
Posts: 186
THOR #2983
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Revjeffrey: I bought waterproof LED strip on Amazon. Your idea about adding it on top of the existing strip sounds interesting. If I can limit the voltage, maybe I will try it. Plan B might be to clip the wires to the existing strips and forget it. The lights don’t serve any real purpose on my coach because the headlights are on whenever the rv is in gear.
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07-20-2018, 02:43 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Bowe
Revjeffrey: I bought waterproof LED strip on Amazon. Your idea about adding it on top of the existing strip sounds interesting. If I can limit the voltage, maybe I will try it. Plan B might be to clip the wires to the existing strips and forget it. The lights don’t serve any real purpose on my coach because the headlights are on whenever the rv is in gear.
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I looked it over, old led strip would make flatter, straighter more secure base than removing and re-applying.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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07-20-2018, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,711
THOR #11781
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On my Hurricane there is a row of individual LEDS below the headlight assembly. Each LED is set in the fiberglass of the front end and individually wired. I have one of these individual LEDs burned out on each side. I have looked on Amazon, eBay etc and cant find a direct match. I emailed Thor and they told me to go to Camping World. I don't really want to go to CW, I'm doing a soft boycott.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-20-2018, 03:59 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Funny... I'm doing a Hard Boycott Never again CW.
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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07-20-2018, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,711
THOR #11781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
Funny... I'm doing a Hard Boycott Never again CW.
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I have a rule to almost never say never. My only hard boycott is the NFL.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-20-2018, 07:50 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: Illinois
Posts: 95
THOR #7230
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Try Superbrightleds.com. They have a large selection...
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07-20-2018, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,711
THOR #11781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tacouser
Try Superbrightleds.com. They have a large selection...
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Thanks
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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11-03-2018, 07:51 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 27K
State: Massachusetts
Posts: 12
THOR #4244
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
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Having same issue with our 2015 Hurricane ... anyone able to replace these LED strip lights with strips from Thor or 'superbrightleds.com' ...??? Thanks for any input...!!!
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11-04-2018, 02:04 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 29M Windsport
State: Georgia
Posts: 92
THOR #12172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
On my Hurricane there is a row of individual LEDS below the headlight assembly. Each LED is set in the fiberglass of the front end and individually wired. I have one of these individual LEDs burned out on each side. I have looked on Amazon, eBay etc and cant find a direct match. I emailed Thor and they told me to go to Camping World. I don't really want to go to CW, I'm doing a soft boycott.
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After you find one of these lights, what is the procedure for installing it? Will you have to remove the headlight fixture or is there an easier way to get to it? I ask because I have one burned out and I'm sure more are yet to come.
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Tut
2018 Thor Windsport 29M
2016 Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide
Great Wife
Life is Good!
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11-04-2018, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Hurricane 32n
State: Georgia
Posts: 186
THOR #2983
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I have a theory that these LEDs are rated for 12 volts and are unhappy when the alternator supplies 14+ volts to recharge the batteries. It seems to me that the LED strips are very bright, even in the daytime. Before I replace my strips, I’m going to look into wiring a 7812 regulator integrated circuit to limit the voltage to 12 maximum. Anybody tried this?
7812 Voltage Regulator Fixed Positive 12V Linear IC L7812CV | QQ Online Trading
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