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07-26-2016, 08:58 PM #1
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Tail Light Mod
Got rid of those ugly boat trailer lights on the back of my Reflection. Bought 2 https://www.amazon.com/Bargman-47-84...=1&*entries*=0 and 1 https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Licen...BRQVCMVM6YGE38.
Installed today:
Looks great and I feel better that drivers behind me will be able to see me better.Ron
2016 Reflection 317RST
2012 Ram 3500, SRW, CC, LB 4x4 6.7 Cummins
Katy, Texas
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07-26-2016, 10:49 PM #2
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Hi Ron,
I would like to do something similar but and new to changing things on the exterior. I have two questions?
1. What product do you use to create the waterproof seal around the newly installed lights
2. Do you use some special type of screw when putting holes into the exterior?
I want to install some additional rear lights and also fix my rear camera power but am uncertain about the above items so I can't make any forward progress.
Thanks
Tim2016 GMC Denali 3500 SRW
2016 GD Reflection 357BHS
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07-27-2016, 05:19 AM #3
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Ron, your statement about "ugly boat trailer lights" cracked me up! But you nailed it. Overall, Grand Design has done a real good job building classy looking (and functioning) trailers, refinement in selection of some components is still needed. Thanks for posting, I've saved both items in my Amazon "Wishlist!"
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07-27-2016, 07:53 AM #4
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Ron
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07-27-2016, 10:22 AM #5
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Thanks for this Ron (and your FB post) I noticed last weekend how inadequate the factory lights were and wondered about replacements.
With your part numbers, I was able to satisfy my frugal nature and picked up the Bargman lights for under $36 each.
Now to see about the license plate hanger!Dave & Becky
Always camping with the K9s. The boys are grown and rarely join us anymore.
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08-26-2016, 04:27 PM #6
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Ron, been trying to find led tail lights that would work on my Reflecton. How did you solve the spacing issue between the ladder mount? My ladder mounts inside are 8 3/4 inches and the retro lights are 10 inches.
I have ordered the lights. If you made them work , so can I.
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08-26-2016, 05:56 PM #7
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I cut some 1/4" black plastic slightly larger than lights. It gave me an 1/8" reveal around the lights. I notched the spacer on the right side to fit around the ladder legs. I finished off by caulking around the mounted lights with black silicone.
Ron
2016 Reflection 317RST
2012 Ram 3500, SRW, CC, LB 4x4 6.7 Cummins
Katy, Texas
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09-04-2016, 07:29 PM #8Todd & Wendy
Blossom Valley Ca,
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Firesian & Quarter Horses
2013 Ford F-350 Lifted
2016 Reflection 303 w/reese goose box
1932 Ford Cabriolet
2013 BMW R1200GS
2013 Dodge Yellow Jacket
Still Working :cool:
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09-04-2016, 08:00 PM #9
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Thanks Todd
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09-04-2016, 08:07 PM #10
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This is definitely on my todo list, thanks for the post!
Sent from my iPad using TapatalkMike & Debbie
Hot Springs, Ar
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