Exterior light covers - sealed to RV?

[stable46]

2008 M-30FB, both of my exterior side lights are burned out. There are four screws in each cover but they also appear to be caulked/sealed to the surface of the toyhauler. Do I really have to pry these off to replace the bulbs? TIA.

[Lloyd]

Every one I've seen has butyl tape under them for a seal. So I suppose a plastic putty knife used carefully might be needed.

[dagst1]

They should also have a bead of caulk around them that will need to be removed.

[mark5w]

Originally Posted by dagst1

They should also have a bead of caulk around them that will need to be removed.

But the bead of caulk should not go on the bottom of the lights nor the butyl tape. Leave a gap for any water to drip out.

[stable46]

Thanks for all the feedback - took a closer look and the sealant was actually between the light frame and the RV wall with a little overlap on the lens. Careful prying got them off.

[A&K Idaho]

On my Cruiser 5th wheel, the exterior light bulbs can be changed simply by removing the lense cover (pinch to release the tabs). Did not require the fixture to be removed from the side of the trailer.

[stable46]

Thanks A&K. Mine had 4 phillips head screws holding the lense on. It was such a tight fit I could not see the seam between the lense and the housing.