Malc Winchester Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hi This is my 1st time on the forum. I have a 2007 Swift Bolero 680 FB,.The high level brake light has 2 that bulbs have failed I need some new bulbs. The bulbs are listed asT5/13.5 12volt 2.3 w, in the Swift Handbook. Or do I need a complete fitting if so where could I get one. Malc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 A simliar question was asked here http://www.practicalcaravan.com/forum/technical/42636-replacement-bulbs The T5/13.5 design is a ‘wedge’ type of bulb http://tinyurl.com/hppfnxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 A brief follow-up... I believe you’ll find that the bulbs you want are more generally referred to as “284” type. They were used for vehicle dashboard lighting a well as auxiliary brake lights, so they should be fairly widely available from motor factors or car dealerships. There are a couple of adverts here http://tinyurl.com/gwq4dk8 http://tinyurl.com/hoeqklt but you might be able to find them locally (Halfords?) As was suggested on the Practical Caravan forum link I provided in my previous posting, it would be wise to remove one of the failed bulbs from your high-level brake light to allow you to check that it matches the specification of a “284” bulb. I’m guessing your Bolero’s brake light is one of these http://tinyurl.com/ztcnvhl which does use T5/13.5 2.3W bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Winchester Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hi Derek, Thanks for the details of the light, i have ordered some bulbs the dimentions as shown match my bulbs, if I still have a problem your details of the complete light fitting will allow me to replace the light. I will let you of my sucsess. Malc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 If your Bolera’s high level brake-light is a Hella 2DA 008 136-017 the complete unit is available from this supplier http://www.caravan-components.co.uk/Hella-2DA-008-136-017-High-Level-Caravan-Brake-Light The bulbs you need are also mentioned here http://forums.motorhomefacts.com/182-electrical/65926-high-level-led-brakelight-bulb-replacement.html On-line comments indicate that (as the light-unit is not sealed like the LED equivalent) water can get in and cause corrosion. You might also find that - if you do need to change the light - it will be ‘stuck’ to the motorhome’s body by adhesive pads as well as held in place by screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Winchester Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Hi Derek, I tried replacing the faulty bulb but still had a problem so i have ordered a complete light fitting and it should arrive with me this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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