Exterior Light Above A-Frame

[itat]

The exterior light on the front wall of my 2010 23SS that illuminates the A frame area seems to be burnt out but I can't figure out how to remove the plastic lens so I can replace the bulb. Can anyone tell me how to remove the plastic lens? I don't see an obvious indentation or notch to pop it off. It may be buried under caulking? And while I'm asking, what is the bulb type?

Thanks.

[TURBS]

picture ?

[itat]

I just put it back in storage this morning so this is the only picture I can provide right now.

[dimurrrw]

You usually have to squeeze the edges of the lens together to release the concealed inner tabs.

[itat]

Thanks. I'll give it a try when I get it back out for the next trip.

I was looking for a notch like the marker lights have so you can pry the lens off.

[dimurrrw]

Just remember that I said "usually." Don't break anything! Good luck.

[Triguy]

This is mine. The cover has two tabs on top and one on the bottom. I use a screw driver on the bottom and gently pry up until it pops out (it comes out fairly easy).

I have an LED now but the bulb is an 1141 miniature bayonet base.

[itat]

Thanks for the pictures, Triguy.

[itat]

Got my trailer back out this weekend. Tested everything and the switch is bad. Is this a standard size snap in rocker switch that I could pick up at a local store like Radio Shack (The Source in Canada)?

[Mr.Beebo]

You may have nothing more than a corroded socket. The front outsite light is notorius for quick failure due to condensation. Try a little metal brush cleaning (after killing the breaker) and some dielectric grease.

[miatared]

Before thinking it's a bad switch, test the connection with a meter. I suspect it's only corrosion.

It is a not a great lamp and it is subjected to lots to water splash and is not really waterproof, barely water resistant.

I did as the previous poster and put in a 36 LED panel, much better light, I also greased the connector with dielectric grease. Works fine now.

Ideally a marine grade lamp would be best, but these are not cheap, and truth be told, I have rarely used it...

[itat]

Thanks for the replies. I tested it last month by replacing the bulb with a new bulb. It didn't work. Then I shorted across the switch with a screwdriver and the light worked, so I concluded that the switch is bad. Honestly I doubt I'll ever use the light because I added a Husky electric jack that had 3 lights on it to light up the coupler area. I just bugs me that it doesn't work as intended. I'm a bit anal that way!