When an older RV porch lamp has a faded label, begin with what you can still see: amber or clear cover, black or white base, built-in switch, and bulb or LED board. The Optronics RVPL5/7 and RVPLL11 lights are closely related in use but not the same assembly. Use the original mounting and wiring to confirm a replacement.
How to identify a damaged oval porch light
- Photograph the old lens, base, switch and location of the mounting screws.
- Remove power, then inspect whether there is a replaceable 1141 bulb or a fixed LED board.
- Measure both the housing and screw spacing. A matching 4⅞-inch centre distance alone cannot establish a direct replacement.
- Check for the built-in switch: RVPL5ABP and RVPLL11CFS are unswitched; the selected RVPL7 variants have switches.
- Compare the full MPN and product photos before choosing the closest-looking light.
Tell the original lamp technology apart
The drawings illustrate lamp technology only; they are not scaled product profiles or mounting templates.
Identify the part number from its visible features
| Optronics MPN | Light source | Lens / base | Integral switch | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVPL5ABP | 1141 incandescent | Amber / Black | No | Polypack |
| RVPL7CBP | 1141 incandescent | Clear / Black | Yes | Polypack |
| RVPL7CFS | 1141 incandescent | Clear / White | Yes | Retail clamshell |
| RVPL7CP | 1141 incandescent | Clear / White | Yes | Polypack |
| RVPLL11CFS | 16 integrated LEDs | Clear / Black | No | Retail clamshell |
The RVPL7CFS and RVPL7CP share the listed switched white-base configuration but use different packaging identifiers. Product codes distinguish the exact orderable versions.
Check the matching catalog light photographs
Use the product links for condition, availability and any other individual details. These are the exact models referenced in the chart.
Incandescent fixtures with replaceable bulbs




Unswitched LED fixture

When the existing lamp only needs a component
A failed RVPL5/7 bulb may be replaceable without removing the entire lamp. A cracked acrylic lens is a different repair; manufacturer lens numbers APL5AB (amber) and APL5CB (clear) are shown as discontinued, so compare exact replacement availability rather than assuming another brand’s cover will fit.
If the lamp is RVPLL11CFS, it uses an integrated LED board. Do not attempt to replace its light source with an 1141 incandescent bulb or order an RVPL5/7 cover based only on lens size.
See each UsedRVParts listing for its condition and availability. Viewing and pickup are by appointment in Kelowna.
