Entry Door Grab Bar

[tmw188]

The entry door acrylic grab bar appears to have what looks like fiber optic tubes running thru it. It looks as if it would light up but doubt that it is anything like that, and maybe more to do with the fabrication of the bar. The rear engine door handle is the same way. Did these have an option to be illuminated? 

Edited September 5, 2021 by tmw188
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[JDCrow]

What are you after? New bar? 

[Cubflyer]

I can tell you that I put a short section of LED light strip (3 LEDs) in the bottom handle housing and wired it to the chassis batteries and it lights up the acrylic bar nicely, full time if the batteries are connected....

I used the bottom because of more space, but the top may be better to keep the strip of LEDs out of any moisture...

Ken

[HarleyR]

What appears to you as fiber optic tubes are actually reflecting tubes that glow nicely when an LED bulb is shone into either end. That's how my grab handles are illuminated. 

[Ivylog]

Our 04 Dynasty had a bulb in the bottom… take the bottom mount off and see what you have.

[tmw188]

So then was it a option for a lighted bar? My grab handle for the rear engine access has the same machining in it, so that leads me to think it’s not really there for a light but sure works well for it?

[FishAR]

32 minutes ago, tmw188 said:

So then was it a option for a lighted bar? My grab handle for the rear engine access has the same machining in it, so that leads me to think it’s not really there for a light but sure works well for it?

My door handle lights up, never paid attention to the grab bar for the rear engine access. 

[BrokenArrow1244]

Mine lights up when I turn on the step and entry light switch, guess they suspect it only needs to be on in the dark. Had to replace it due to a crack. Replacement is not always an exact fit . do not like drilling any new holes. My light is in the top be sure to seal it. It is wired to the entry lamp wiring./ simple job. Mine reads MONACO.

 

[Poohbear]

Same here mine had a small bulb of some type that burned out a d I put some leds in and it works great now.

[tmw188]

Took the bar off to see what I would find. I found this light assy. Now looking for a replacement. The wiring is good up to the bulb assy.

[JDCrow]

Might try looking here 

 

https://shop.findmyrvparts.com/searchresults.asp?Search=Handle&Submit=

[tmw188]

11 minutes ago, JDCrow said:

Might try looking here 

 

https://shop.findmyrvparts.com/searchresults.asp?Search=Handle&Submit=

I found them, but need to call to see if I can just get the light assy only?

See a few on AMZ that I’m looking at.

Edited October 3, 2021 by tmw188

[JDCrow]

33 minutes ago, tmw188 said:

I found them, but need to call to see if I can just get the light assy only?

See a few on AMZ that I’m looking at.

I’d doubt it. Your best best is a auto electric shop in town. Man some days I really miss radio shack 

[BrokenArrow1244]

factoryparts@veurinksrv.com

The handle on my coach had cracked.

They have the whole handle with lighting, but not sure if you can just get the light. I think you can get the light kit separately. They have been a great source for Monaco parts.

[Guest Ray Davis]

If you can solder go buy an  LED clearance light at Walmart,  take the bulb out and solder it in your handle.   It'll probably last forever.

[tmw188]

I can solder yes. I might try one of my left over LED light strips, and just use one of the LED’s the replacement is $35 for the assy 

Edited October 3, 2021 by tmw188

[Dr4Film]

Todd,

The last one I installed was from Amazon. Because they are LED, they usually last a long time. Mine is on usually 24/7/365 because it is on the same circuit as my outside Entry Door Motion Light I have installed.

https://tinyurl.com/ec26uhbe

BTW, my LED is in the TOP of the handle.

Edited October 4, 2021 by Dr4Film

[tmw188]

1 hour ago, Dr4Film said:

Todd,

The last one I installed was from Amazon. Because they are LED, they usually last a long time. Mine is on usually 24/7/365 because it is on the same circuit as my outside Entry Door Motion Light I have installed.

https://tinyurl.com/ec26uhbe

BTW, my LED is in the TOP of the handle.

I have it pulled out as shown in pics above. I found one on AMZ, same one you posted I believe. I don’t know why it has to be such a exotic bulb assy on a circuit board though. 

Edited October 4, 2021 by tmw188
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[jegall]

$16 on Amazon two day shipping

[tmw188]

21 minutes ago, jegall said:

$16 on Amazon two day shipping

I found the original looking replacement for $35. Give me a link.

[tmw188]

Ordered just the light assy from myrvparts this morning. 

[jegall]

Amazon rv lighting eco-led illuminated grab-handle replacement light bulbs gh-ww

[Newcsn]

Being we’re on the topic of lighted grab bars; our 06 Dynasty D4 has an interior & exterior lighted bar. Both have been working flawlessly until a week ago. Now neither light. Anyone know where I’d find the fuse to see little buggers? Figured I’d start there! Thanks 

[Dr4Film]

First place I would look is in the FRB (aka front run bay).