R-pod Owners Forum : LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:43:43 +0000 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:31:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14013 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : Aw, thank you. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137636#137636 Author: Dirt Sifter
Subject: 14013
Posted: 24 Oct 2020 at 2:31pm

Aw, thank you.
]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:31:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137636#137636 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : We can't know for sure but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137633#137633 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14013
Posted: 24 Oct 2020 at 12:59pm

We can't know for sure but the issue was likely not the switch itself but the LED driver circuit. LEDs need that to control brightness. They do that by switching a transistor in series with the LEDs that regulates how much current flows through the LEDs. If the transistor fails shorted then the LEDs can still be connected and glow. Here's an example driver circuit: 


]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:59:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137633#137633 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : So I'm old and now confused.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137632#137632 Author: Dirt Sifter
Subject: 14013
Posted: 24 Oct 2020 at 12:43pm

So I'm old and now confused. If the light is being lit by current passing thru the switch, how does changing the light make the current stop coming thru? ]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2020 12:43:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137632#137632 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : offgrid & mcarter: Purchased... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137628#137628 Author: Dengle
Subject: 14013
Posted: 24 Oct 2020 at 7:35am

offgrid & mcarter: Purchased from etrailer and installed Optronics LED Interior Dome Light, RVILL33. Light works properly. Issue resolved with little effort. Price $9.96 w/tax & shipping = $16.11. Wish all fixes so simple. Thank you both. Dengle]]> Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:35:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137628#137628 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : Not young either. I have an electronics... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137096#137096 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 4:27pm

Not young either. I have an electronics background. I could troubleshoot the light, order a replacement part, repair and go forward. Is it worth my time, NOPE. +1 to Offgrid.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 16:27:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137096#137096 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : mcarter & offgrid: Absolutely... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137093#137093 Author: Dengle
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 1:52pm

mcarter & offgrid: Absolutely would never have known that, regarding LEDs havingT internal power supplies. Makes sense. The world certainly has come along way considering my advanced age. I can't keep up with new technology. I will replace light and advise of hopeful success. Thanks all.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:52:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137093#137093 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : LED lights have power supplies... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137092#137092 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 1:37pm

LED lights have power supplies in them to regulate the current the LED itself is getting so the lights have consistent brightness as the battery voltage and ambient temperature changes. The power supplies use transistors in series with the LED's to do that. Probably you have a failed transistor in the power supply which is allowing a little current to leak through even when switched off. 

Just replace the light as mcarter suggests. They are cheap enough that its not worth fooling with the power supply circuit unless you just want to do it out curiousity. 
]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:37:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137092#137092 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : I checked etrailer.com, they have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137091#137091 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 1:25pm

I checked etrailer.com, they have them, same configuration, mine mounted in existing holes. Optronics LED RV Ceiling Light - White. Model # RVILL34. they are 17 bucks plus shipping.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:25:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137091#137091 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : etrailer.com has them I believe,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137090#137090 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 1:09pm

etrailer.com has them I believe, pretty common light fixture.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:09:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137090#137090 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : Offgrid & Mcarter: When I say... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137089#137089 Author: Dengle
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 12:46pm

Offgrid & Mcarter: When I say I disabled the switch, I cut the switch wire at the light fixture. Thus, I would think there should be no juice to the light. Nothing else done. 12V power remains "on" to everything in camper and everything works normal. I did not disconnect other wires to the light fixture, figuring the switch might be faulty. Still, current must be getting through, but how? I intend on purchasing a new light fixture, believed to be the Optronics RVILL33 and install. The switch is wrecked at the solder joint and is not easily repairable. I'm kind of dumbfounded. Thanks. ]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:46:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137089#137089 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : Dengle, Same issue with one light... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137083#137083 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 10:02am

Dengle,

Same issue with one light in a 15 178. I replaced the light. Took about 5 minutes.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 10:02:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137083#137083 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : The LED has to still be getting... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137074#137074 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 7:09am

The LED has to still be getting some voltage applied across it even when its switched off, or it wouldn't do that. LED's are so efficient that it doesn't take much current to illuminate them.

So, when you say you disabled the switch, can you be more specific?  Do you mean you disconnected the +12V supply, or something else?
]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:09:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137074#137074 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : Foadman & Others: Not a tail... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137072#137072 Author: Dengle
Subject: 14013
Posted: 10 Oct 2020 at 6:00am

Foadman & Others: Not a tail light concern; however, I have a similar problem with a single, interior LED light on my 2015 R.pod 179. It is an Optronics RVILL33 that suddenly stays partially lighted (one third intensity) EVEN when the light switch is turned off. Upon activating the light switch, the light turns bright as normal. Upon turning off, the light goes to dim, without shutting down completely. I disabled the switch and the light remains in the dim mode. It's not the switch. Any comments? Thanks.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2020 06:00:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=137072#137072 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : THANKS ALL! COMMENT RE 7 WAY CONNECTOR... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136263#136263 Author: foadman
Subject: 14013
Posted: 17 Sep 2020 at 10:24am

THANKS ALL!   COMMENT RE 7 WAY CONNECTOR MAKES SENSE AS WE HAD A LOT OF RAIN AND THE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE GOTTEN WET!]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:24:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136263#136263 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : THANKS ALL - COMMENT RE DRYING... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136262#136262 Author: foadman
Subject: 14013
Posted: 17 Sep 2020 at 10:22am

THANKS ALL - COMMENT RE DRYING OUT 7 WAY CONNECTOR MAKES SENSE AS WE HAD A LOT OF RAIN AND THE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE GOTTEN WET!]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:22:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136262#136262 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : I had the same thing happen, half... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136250#136250 Author: Kup-Pod
Subject: 14013
Posted: 16 Sep 2020 at 8:25pm

I had the same thing happen, half the little LED lights had burnt out and then the other one did the same.  They were still visible but not nearly as bright.

The local Forest River dealer didnt have replacements so I simply replaced them with an aftermarket LED kind that covered the hole.  Easy replacement.  In the end it actually looked pretty good!
]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:25:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136250#136250 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : The tail and running lights should... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136249#136249 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14013
Posted: 16 Sep 2020 at 6:56pm

The tail and running lights should not be connected to the trailer 12V or 120V electrical systems. If it appears like they are and there is no connection to the tow vehicle I'd suspect a partial short is occurring at the trailer 7 way connector. That is the place where the two systems come closest to connecting to each other. Try drying the connector out and see if that helps. ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:56:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136249#136249 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : I have...about a year ago when... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136242#136242 Author: fischersinpa
Subject: 14013
Posted: 16 Sep 2020 at 1:38pm

I have...about a year ago when we were camping at the beach. Alas, never could figure out what caused it, and it hasn't happened again since.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:38:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136242#136242 LED TAIL LIGHT ISSUE : ONE OF MY TAIL LIGHTS STAYED PARTIALLY... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136239#136239 Author: foadman
Subject: 14013
Posted: 16 Sep 2020 at 1:01pm

ONE OF MY TAIL LIGHTS STAYED PARTIALLY LITE (APPROX 1/3 OF THE LED ELEMENTS) WHEN I WAS ON SHORE POWER (PLUGED INTO 110 V SYSTEM) NOT CONNECTED TO MY MY TOW VEHICLE. ANYONE EVER EXPERIECED THIS? ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:01:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14013&PID=136239#136239