Nightlights under some rigs

I guess people like their trailers looking like circus wagon or a food truck.

wing_zealot wrote:
I would suggest you look east rather than west. I like my awning lights. Sorry you don't like them, but I don't put them up to annoy you nor to please you. I put them up because I like them and, all in all, they are not anywhere near an annoyance issue. You turn east, you won't even know my lights are there; you turn west, and your "tude" will probably get the best of you. But you can take heart, my awning lights are 120V so I won't be using them in the wilderness; and I won't be using an annoying generator either. I don't go wilderness camping with a generator along, that just doesn't make sense to me.

I have awning lights too. The difference is they aren't an imposition to other campsites as close as a few feet away. Sounds like yours are the same. And I can dim them down if I think it's an issue and I am aware at what hours are logically prudent to keep them lit and at what brightness. I am thinking about the other guy when I turn them on. I am talking about the folks who blantantly don't care. You can't tell me folks can't tell the difference if their lights, radios, TV's etc are infringing on others. These are things you can visually see and hear and make adjustments if anything just be simply courteous. The folks I am talking about do it for shock value and show. They want the attention and as a result it's usually impacts other campers, and they do it on purpose. There is a difference.

I often find it's the same ones drunk and loud at 3am and kids running through other's sites non-stop and they let their dog drop a log on your site too. it's that ilk anyway.

Effy wrote:
A lot of people have little regard for anyone else but themsleves. Regardless of the reason they may install these bright lights which really can be anoying to others. They are either ignorant of the impact it might have on others or don't care - or both. When I first started camping about 40 years ago it seemed like everyone was helpful and friendly. No one really cared about how bling the other guys RV was. Maybe I am getting older but it seems in recent years RVing has turned into more of a show, having pimped out golf carts, LED lights, etc and care nothing if it annoys anyone else.

I agree. As a kid we actually camped. I have a quiet generator with absolute minimum run time. When I need a 6 hour top charge I do it on the road, not in a park. As you say, people often times only care about themselves. I dont find it real difficult to stop and think about how things affect other people. Just as lights may be annoying, some people are annoying as they cant discus things and find a better way without getting snotty. But that's how many people are now days. Well, that and they are behind a computer screen. I think the better way is along the lines of using peppermint oil or other tricks for this problem. That approach seems cheap and easy. I have used a shot gun at times for some critters but it may not go over good while camping. :)

I would suggest you look east rather than west. I like my awning lights. Sorry you don't like them, but I don't put them up to annoy you nor to please you. I put them up because I like them and, all in all, they are not anywhere near an annoyance issue. You turn east, you won't even know my lights are there; you turn west, and your "tude" will probably get the best of you. But you can take heart, my awning lights are 120V so I won't be using them in the wilderness; and I won't be using an annoying generator either. I don't go wilderness camping with a generator along, that just doesn't make sense to me.

A lot of people have little regard for anyone else but themsleves. Regardless of the reason they may install these bright lights which really can be anoying to others. They are either ignorant of the impact it might have on others or don't care - or both. When I first started camping about 40 years ago it seemed like everyone was helpful and friendly. No one really cared about how bling the other guys RV was. Maybe I am getting older but it seems in recent years RVing has turned into more of a show, having pimped out golf carts, LED lights, etc and care nothing if it annoys anyone else.

rjxj wrote:
But like I said I'm just interested in the actual thing that the lights are doing to annoy someone so I can avoid it. If a person has lights on and I dont look at them are they really a problem. Not being a smart a - -, just trying to learn. 2oldman, do you go to Az or areas that have problems with rodents eating wires?

Just having them on is annoyance enough to me. When I'm out in the wilderness I don't even want to be reminded you're there. So, don't light up your rig and don't bring your nasty construction generator. And keep your dog quiet. Most people who boondock are very considerate and play 'by the rules.'

No, I have never had any wires eaten by rodents.

2oldman wrote:

rjxj wrote:
Maybe I just cant understand the annoy part.

There have been many posts on here about those who choose to light up the nighttime vs. those who like it dark. I choose the dark. Now, in addition to awning lights, 'scare' lights, and border lighting, we have under-chassis lighting. Terrific.

This is just another reason I boondock. You don't see people wasting batteries on decorative lighting.

You wont see any decorative lighting from me. I'm into energy management. It's easier to save a watt rather than create another watt. Awning lights? I dont even want to bother with the awning unless the sun is heating it up too much inside.

But like I said I'm just interested in the actual thing that the lights are doing to annoy someone so I can avoid it. If a person has lights on and I dont look at them are they really a problem. Not being a smart a - -, just trying to learn. 2oldman, do you go to Az or areas that have problems with rodents eating wires? If so what do you do? If we come up with better answers lets spread the word so the lights go out.

Terrific:......:E

It could help with freeze protection too. Better than nothing and safer than something with a flame.

rjxj wrote:
Maybe I just cant understand the annoy part.

There have been many posts on here about those who choose to light up the nighttime vs. those who like it dark. I choose the dark. Now, in addition to awning lights, 'scare' lights, and border lighting, we have under-chassis lighting. Terrific.

This is just another reason I boondock. You don't see people wasting batteries on decorative lighting.