Replacing Yellowing Headlight Lenses On An RV

by Candice Mueller
(South Lake Tahoe, CA USA)

I am having a problem with the headlights on our 2001 Fleeetwood Terra Class A motorhome. The front headlight covers have turned yellow. I have tried using the produt on the market for reconditioning and buffing out yellow plastic headlight covers with little success.

My local Fleetwood dealer told me I would have to buy the whole headlight assemblies for $200 each, even though the plastic headlight covers just unclip. Any suggestions?? Am I being taking to the cleaners by the dealer?

ANSWER: Hi Candice thanks for submitting your question on our Ask An RV Question Page.

I am afraid that I am not going to be the bearer of good news. Since you have tried to use a Headlight Restoration Kit and it has not cleaned the lenses, the only alternative you may have is to purchase new light assemblies.

I would also suggest that you look at the replacement headlight covers available on eBay and you might be lucky enough to find covers that will work on your motorhome. I would also suggest that you get the part number for your headlight assembly and search eBay for that as you might be able to buy those assemblies for less than $200.00 a piece that the dealer wants to charge you.

If any of our visitors have any other suggestions for you they can leave a comment on this page. Sorry that I could not bring you better news.

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