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Title: Headlights
Post by: lmichael on April 01, 2011, 10:46:56 pm

Finally got around to aiming the headlights on our 2350.  Been making a lot of people mad, and now I know why.  The lights were extremely high.  I knew the added weight of the motorhome would raise the front, but I didn't think it would be that much.  At least they're easy to adjust.

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: Ron Dittmer on April 02, 2011, 06:19:07 pm

I really should do that this year.  Year #4 and still have not done it. (WH)

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: billy on April 02, 2011, 08:30:17 pm

Well, I'm retired so four years sounds just about right for me.     roflol

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: lmichael on April 02, 2011, 09:42:12 pm

I never did get around to adjusting the lights on my 2007 2700--even though I got a lot of flashing lights from oncoming traffic.  For the past year with my new 2350, I've mostly been able to stop early enough to avoid having to use the lights.  Now that it's warmed up to the 80's around here, I felt I should finally adjust the lights before heading out next week to the Grand Canyon, Zion, Olympic National Parks and other points unknown until we get there.  If I'd known it was so easy, I probably would have done it sooner--but then again....  Happy trails to all!

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: Ron Dittmer on April 02, 2011, 10:12:51 pm

Thanks for the reminder and the note on "ease of doing it".  Any special tools required?

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: Bob Mahon on April 02, 2011, 10:15:04 pm

None.
A 4mm socket on an extension works fine.
Ford made is easy.

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: Ron Dittmer on April 03, 2011, 06:46:56 am

Got it!

Thanks.

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: lmichael on April 03, 2011, 06:02:15 pm

It might be different on your 2007pc, but mine required a long #2 phillips screwdriver.  Depends on the type of headlight.  Mine is the aerodynamic that can only be adjusted vertically.  Leveled the pc, set-up a target 25' from the headlights, ran a line from the center of the headlight (marked on the lens) to the target to find the level spot on the target (since I don't have 25' of level surface), used masking tape to mark a horizontal line at this point, turned on the lights, blocked one light (I believe this is necessary for the aerodynamic light only), then adjusted the light down so that the top of the bright area met the horizontal line.  Repeated for the other light.  Obviously, I filled the water tank and added weight to the front seats to simulate people.