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Post by Warrenk on Jun 14, 2018 13:42:55 GMT 10
I am after an exterior oyster light that was fitted to most caravan from the 60's. 70's and 80's. The brand of it is more than likely Kempthorne, but there could be other brands around. If anyone has a light that they replaced with another type or one they have that is not needed.
Warren
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Post by snoops on Jun 14, 2018 19:29:07 GMT 10
I have an extra that was fitted to the Viscount - it was added by the original owner and is not required by me. It needs a new centre bolt bit that holds the glass on as this was corroded beyond salvation. I'll post a pic or two - it's yours for the cost of postage if you want it.
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Post by captivenut on Jun 14, 2018 23:47:12 GMT 10
There were a few different shapes & sizes. Some were recessed with a low dome glass around 200mm diameter (60's - 70's Viscounts and some others), some were surface mount with a high dome glass around 240mm diameter (various 60's - 80's caravans), and some were recessed with a glass around 270mm diameter (70's Millard/York). I have a collection of all of the above.
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Post by Warrenk on Jun 15, 2018 17:52:30 GMT 10
Snoops if you could post some pictures it would be great.
Captivenut, The one I am looking for is not the recessed one. It is 240mm diameter with a high dome glass. It is for an Olympic Riviera.
Thanks
Warren
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Post by captivenut on Jun 15, 2018 19:31:15 GMT 10
I have checked the sizes and amended the dimensions in my previous post. The 240mm high dome glass was commonly used both internally & externally. Warren, you don't say where you are located so at this point I can't be of much help
Cheers, Arthur
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Post by Warrenk on Jun 15, 2018 20:30:28 GMT 10
I have checked the sizes and amended the dimensions in my previous post. The 240mm high dome glass was commonly used both internally & externally. Warren, you don't say where you are located so at this point I can't be of much help Cheers, Arthur Arthur I thought these details were in my profile, but I was wrong. I have now added the area where I live which is SE Qld. Warren |
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Post by snoops on Jun 15, 2018 20:42:59 GMT 10
Pics below. it is a high dome non recessed unit that is 240mm wide. As I mentioned, the screw and front nut that holds the glass on is U/S and gone to god, but if you want what's shown here I'll box it up and get it to you for the cost of postage. It is in good overall condition and will clean up no dramas. Althoigh this hasn't got the 12 volt fitting in it, I have a spare one of those too if you need it.  Untitled by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr  Untitled by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr  Untitled by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr |
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Post by Warrenk on Jun 15, 2018 21:11:21 GMT 10
Pics below. it is a high dome non recessed unit that is 240mm wide. As I mentioned, the screw and front nut that holds the glass on is U/S and gone to god, but if you want what's shown here I'll box it up and get it to you for the cost of postage. It is in good overall condition and will clean up no dramas. Althoigh this hasn't got the 12 volt fitting in it, I have a spare one of those too if you need it. Untitled by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr Untitled by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr Untitled by Gavin Gregory, on Flickr Thanks Snoops for posting the pictures, unfortunately that is an inside light. The bases on the outside lights are different to that and don't have any holes in them other than the mounting holes and a hole for the cable entry. Thanks Again Warren |
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Post by snoops on Jun 16, 2018 8:19:33 GMT 10
No dramas - this light was on the outside of my van for 40 years, so it's certainly up to the task. The cable coming into it was sealed where it comes through the cladding and it hasn't leaked inside and the fitting itself has zero damage from water so it has been fine in this application.
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Post by captivenut on Jun 16, 2018 17:19:58 GMT 10
Snoops light is a type that was commonly used externally on several makes of caravans. The only holes I can see are the 12V & 240V cable entries and mounting holes. A dab of silicone will fix it if there are too many? The thread for the button nut is usually 3/16" Whitworth. New nuts can be bought online from CaravansPlus or VintageCaravanSpares or find an old diecast drawer knob and retap the thread.
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Post by Warrenk on Jun 18, 2018 17:37:11 GMT 10
I have a base (it has been damaged) that is the style that is commonalty used on the Olympics. I was going to put a picture of it on it here, but I must have put it in a safe spot, so safe I can't find it. When I find it I will post the picture. Found it  20180618_174241 by Warren Bassett, on Flickr As you can see the base has a minimum number holes (although there has been a few more added by previous owners) with a higher lip around the edge. Warren |
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