SpyDolphin Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 This may be a silly question, but we just got an '86 Dolphin a couple of weeks ago and haven't figured out how to turn on the porch light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 It seems any time I've heard mention of a porch light switch, it's just inside the coach door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 ^ What he said Door handle light may have a switch built in or may have inside switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I have the old Reflect-O-Lite door handle also and the light switch is just inside the handle up under the lens by the light itself. It is a little push button switch. Don't feel bad as I couldn't find mine either I just got lucky by feeling around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 18 minutes ago, markwilliam1 said: I have the old Reflect-O-Lite door handle ... That 'old' type would be identified by having a screw holding the cover on, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 That is correct Derek. Can't find replacement lenses for these either. I had to fabricate one out of a truck lens and glue it on. Works perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicoastal eric Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Mine always have a little button outside under the handle attached to the fixture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Toyota Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Mine is inside , under the cabinet to my left when I walk in the door. It looks stock. Hopefully you find yours. Edited October 15, 2016 by Got Toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBeery Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 My 87 Dolphin had the porch light and outside grabhandle in the same fixture. Switch was immediately below the light lens and behind the handle. The lens on this kind just has tabs on top and bottom and can be pushed off by reaching under the lens and pushing out. If that is where your switch is don't be surprised if the switch works poorly or not at all, it is very exposed to the elements and corrosion is very common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Here is mine after I made one out of aluminum sheet and put stained glass in it . The on and off button is just under the top of the handle under the screw holding the cover on. You can look at my photos and see how it was made. Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Homer, that is Sweet Man! I made a replacement lens using a 4 inch trailer light but no where as nice as that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielM Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Shot in the dark, but anyone know if I can get a replacement for this light? I've got an 87 Dolphin and the switch was badly corroded and unusable. The lens was also missing. I'm wondering if I won't have to just buy a newer light and wire it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Problem with replacing it is the big hole this one makes. Nothing newer quite that size. Here's your lens and switches can be replaced https://www.ebay.com/p/RV-Replacement-Porch-Light-Lens-White-Specialty-Recreation-Sr33101/1330485670?iid=163473297046 I did find these on ebay too. Looks like unused old stock. Same as yours but they posted the pic upside down. oops forgot to add the link https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Bargman-RV-Camper-Trailer-Lighted-Porch-Door-Step-Grab-Bar-Handle-Assist/113770886243?hash=item1a7d45f463:g:hD8AAOSwyy5c9VWb&frcectupt=true Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwilliam1 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/9/2019 at 12:31 AM, linda s said: Problem with replacing it is the big hole this one makes. Nothing newer quite that size. Here's your lens and switches can be replaced https://www.ebay.com/p/RV-Replacement-Porch-Light-Lens-White-Specialty-Recreation-Sr33101/1330485670?iid=163473297046 I did find these on ebay too. Looks like unused old stock. Same as yours but they posted the pic upside down. oops forgot to add the link https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Bargman-RV-Camper-Trailer-Lighted-Porch-Door-Step-Grab-Bar-Handle-Assist/113770886243?hash=item1a7d45f463:g:hD8AAOSwyy5c9VWb&frcectupt=true Linda S Thank You Linda! I didn’t think I would ever find a replacement for my original Bargman Grab Bar light. Your Awesome! I also found on eBay old stock Bargman rear light assemblies so Grannie is good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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