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RE: Dim Headlights and Low Voltage - cknuth - 12-06-2020

Thanks Tom!

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RE: Dim Headlights and Low Voltage - Richard - 12-06-2020

Just be aware, that the combination of low mount headlamp and the driver sitting way above the beam is somewhat of a unique setup compared to cars and pickups. The D. Stern method of aiming did not work well for me.

I aimed mine early one morning before daylight on a long straight driveway in an RV park. I had Rhonda stand about where I felt the light pattern should be. She was holding a white towel so i could see the pattern. I covered the other side lights with a piece of cardboard.

I double checked by starting far away and walking to the coach being very aware of blinding oncoming drivers.

It sounds hokey, but this seat of the pants method worked much better for me that the Stern method. The stern method had the lights hitting way too low on the road.

Also be aware that the aiming is totally tied into the ride height adjustment. Any change in the ride height adjustment makes a huge difference in where the light pattern falls.

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RE: Dim Headlights and Low Voltage - encantotom - 12-06-2020

it worked for me. and on the 90-99 newells the headlights were either low or higher on the front. makes a big difference

tom

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RE: Dim Headlights and Low Voltage - Guy - 12-06-2020

I'm still thinking about the sight of Richards coach at 0 dark hundred in the morning, with a lady waving a white towel standing in front of it, and Richards hitting her with high and low beams . :}

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