{"product_id":"arcon-16193-rv-porch-scare-light-12v-27w-clear-lens","title":"Arcon 16193 RV Porch \u0026 Scare Light, 12V 27W Clear Lens","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Arcon 16193 is a round 12-volt porch and scare light for RVs, trailers, and campers. It's 8-1\/2 inches across with a clear lens and a 27-watt incandescent bulb, so you get bright, wide light over your entry steps or the whole side of the rig. A rubber gasket seal keeps the weather out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arcon 16193 is a 12-volt porch and scare light built for the outside of your RV, trailer, or camper. It's a round surface-mount fixture, 8-1\/2 inches across and just 1-1\/2 inches deep, with a clear lens and a 27-watt incandescent bulb behind it. Flip it on and you get a wide, honest pool of light over your entry steps, your awning, or the patch of ground where you're hitching up after dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople call this two different things, and both are right. As a porch light, it's the fixture over your door that lets you find the keyhole and read the campground map without fumbling. As a scare light, it's the one you flick on at 2 a.m. when something bumps the trailer and you want the whole side of the rig lit up in a hurry. Same light, same 27 watts. It just depends on when you're using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build is simple and that's the point. A clear lens throws more light than a frosted or amber one, so you get real brightness on the ground instead of a soft glow. The rubber gasket seal sits between the lens and the base to keep rain and road spray out of the socket, which is exactly what you want on a fixture that lives outside in the weather year round. At 8-1\/2 inches round it's a common size, so it drops into a lot of existing porch-light spots as a straight upgrade or replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring it in is straightforward 12-volt work. The bulb pulls 27 watts, which is right around 2.25 amps on a 12-volt system, so it sits comfortably on a standard RV lighting circuit without you having to rethink your fuse panel. If you're replacing an old porch light, you're landing two wires and you're done. Just note that mounting screws aren't included in the box, so grab a few stainless steel screws suited to your wall or ceiling material before you head up the ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement matters more than people think. Mount it high enough that the light clears your head and spreads across the ground, usually above the entry door or up under the awning rail, and angle the fixture so the beam lands where you actually walk. On a flat wall or ceiling it sits nearly flush thanks to that shallow 1-1\/2 inch depth. On a curved or textured surface you may want a thin spacer or a bead of sealant around the base so the gasket seats evenly and water can't track behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. This is an incandescent fixture, not an LED, so it runs warmer and draws more current than a modern LED porch light would. That's fine for the way most people use a porch or scare light, on for a few minutes at a time, but it's worth knowing if you're chasing every last amp-hour off a small battery bank. It's also sold as a single fixture, so if you're lighting both sides of the rig, order two. And because the gasket and lens live out in the sun, a yearly wipe-down and a dab of dielectric grease on the contacts goes a long way toward keeping the seal soft and the socket clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it ships as a complete fixture with the bulb already in it, there's nothing to source on day one. Down the road, if the bulb ever burns out, match a replacement to the same 12-volt, 27-watt rating and you're back in business. Keep the base tight and free of corrosion. Vibration from towing is the usual enemy of any incandescent filament, so a snug mount and clean contacts are the two things that keep it lighting up trip after trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's it for? Anybody who wants bright, no-nonsense exterior lighting on a 12-volt rig and would rather replace a whole sealed fixture than fuss with a bare bulb and a cracked old housing. Weekend campers, full-timers, toy-hauler owners, folks who park in the driveway and want a light by the door. It's not a fancy dimmable smart light and it doesn't pretend to be. It's a proven round porch light that turns on, throws a clean clear-lens beam, and shrugs off the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-volt, 27-watt incandescent bulb draws about 2.25 amps, light enough for a standard RV lighting circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClear lens throws bright, wide light instead of a soft frosted glow, good for entry steps and ground-level visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-1\/2 inch round profile fits a lot of existing porch-light cutouts as a direct upgrade or replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShallow 1-1\/2 inch depth sits nearly flush on flat walls and ceilings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRubber gasket seal keeps rain and road spray out of the socket for year-round outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoubles as a porch light for the entry and a scare light for quick security lighting at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips as a complete sealed fixture with the bulb already installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single unit, so order two to light both sides of the rig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Arcon reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the Arcon 16193 a porch light or a scare light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth. It's the same round 12-volt fixture either way. Used over your door it's a porch light for finding the keyhole and reading the site map. Flicked on at night to light up the side of your rig, it's a scare light. Same 27-watt bulb, same clear lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is it and will it fit my existing fixture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 8-1\/2 inches in diameter and 1-1\/2 inches deep, a common round porch-light size. It surface-mounts, so in a lot of cases it drops straight into an existing porch-light spot as a replacement. Measure your current opening before ordering to be sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The 16193 ships as a complete fixture with a 12-volt, 27-watt incandescent bulb already installed. There's nothing extra to buy to get it lighting on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre mounting screws included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Screws aren't in the box. Pick up a few stainless steel screws suited to your wall or ceiling material before you install it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much power does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 27-watt bulb pulls roughly 2.25 amps on a 12-volt system. That sits comfortably on a standard RV lighting circuit without reworking your fuse panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the lens clear or frosted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClear. A clear lens throws more usable light on the ground than a frosted or amber one, which is why it works well as both a porch light and a quick security light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it sealed against the weather?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt has a rubber gasket seal between the lens and the base to keep rain and road spray out of the socket. It's built to live outside on the rig year-round. A yearly wipe-down and a little dielectric grease on the contacts keeps the seal soft and the connection clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it an LED light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's an incandescent fixture. It runs warmer and draws more current than an LED porch light would, which is fine for short on-off use but worth knowing if you're watching every amp-hour on a small battery bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it sold as a single light or a pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSingle. You get one fixture. 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