Can someone explain the fascination with lights on an RV to look like a Christmas tree?? I'm seeing more and more with front cap lights on, under body lights, lights in tree around camp, rope lights on the ground, lights from the awnings, porch lights on. Last week saw one with all the running & tail lights on all night. I know I can't be the only one sees this as annoying.

This probably started a few years ago with the invention on those cheap, color changing LEDs. We tried the color changing LED strip light under the awning for a few seasons. I was more curious to see if a certain color light was easy on the eye but drew the least amount of bugs while we sat outside. Not sure what the issue is with leaving a porch light on, it's not like a directional flood light. It's an amber, low watt light that helps the occupants see those black steps when they enter the camper at night. But I'll agree that if you are in the camper for the night, the lights should go off.

Added under body lights so can see to walk around at night without shining lights at my neighbors. Turn them off when we go in. Don't understand why some folks leave the LED lights on their front cap turned on all night long. Our porch light puts out maybe 10 lumens of amber light. We leave it on when we are willing to accept visitors. Gets turned off when we go to bed.

Many feel more secure with a outside light but you can see better without. Similar to many campers hearing something outside so they turn on an inside light. Irrational fear of the dark.

We have a motion sensing porch light that will illuminate the pad area if anyone moves whithin its sight. Otherwise t is dark. If we are outside, sometimes have a string of rope lights on the ground around the pad, but they get turned off early.

I have no idea, but the plethora of lights is really annoying. I like the dark, and some of these RV parks are brighter than my neighborhood. There's the under-the-trailer light ropes, the front model designation LED lights, the flood lights, the front door lights, the under-the-awning lights, the under-the-trailer LED lights. Seems like more every year, I honestly have no idea what the fascination is with making the outside brighter than the inside.

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jake2250
Explorer
Jan 20, 2020
jake2250 wrote:
babock wrote:
jake2250 wrote:
Some of you tight wads need to rename your hobby to Cramping! Why should i let your cold dark cramping seep onto my warm Festive site?
If I want dark and cold I'd camp in a cemetery. But I choose to camp with others,, and like a box of chocolates,,,,you never know what your going to get!
Here's news people,, aint changing my life style to match yours,,Get over it!
Just gotta love how you prove our points!

What points,, am I missing something?
Or am I not in the secret squirrel club?

Your camping and want to control what everyone else does to suit you? Call the cops if I am bothering you! I am camping and enjoying being outdoors away from work!
I have an array of solar LED decorations and the cops are gonna take me away? No ones gotten burnt yet!
Ha Ha,,Your camp site----"Hey get off of my lawn,,Shut up,, turn that light off,, Stop laughing,,stop the cooking smell,,Oh god you closed your door and I can hear it,, Keep all of those bicycles out of my way,,Don't talk when you play board games and for gods sake Stop Cheering when some one wins at Corn Hole"!! I Have Camped joyfully next to Crampers just like you,, I love it!! I actually sleep good at night and don't fret about the Yard lights on!!
And you wanna know my attitude about that?
Thats the way its supposed to be!! Are we not allowed to enjoy camping cause your a Cramper?
I don't work out of a cubical.. I serve the public, Even all my side jobs Serve the public in more ways than some.
So if I take all my Stuff, kids and dogs,firewood and beef and go camping,, Well I am going to be laughing allot and loudly! I am gonna have a large camp fire! I will smoke a Brisket or pork shoulder,,Drink allot of beer and whiskey, gonna go fishing, play allot of board games and Toss games,, like washer Toss or Corn hole, we will cheer and laugh,, kids will stay up way past their bed time,Dogs will bark, somebody will need to make a run to the store a few times, breakfasts will be busy,, some like scrambled some like dip eggs, but we will be outside and voices will travel, sure enough a day or two into it a relative will show up late and we will make room, hopefully they brought more firewood for the 24 hour fire going, who doesn't like Smores for breakfast?
So for you Crampers,, If i park next to you,,Enjoy,,I got a pulled pork sammy or a Smores for you,,I Got a beer or a drink for you,, feel free to pet the dog,,he's cool. Bring a chair and play "move Away" as we stoke the nights camp fire!
But for gods sake,, BREATH,, its all good! Chances of Me being in the same spot next year is GOOD!!
ryegatevt
Explorer II
Jan 20, 2020
fj12ryder wrote:
Ah yes, it's all about the "ME". Heck, why should a person ever be considerate of other people?

X2
bid_time
Nomad II
Jan 20, 2020
ryegatevt wrote:
fj12ryder wrote:
Ah yes, it's all about the "ME". Heck, why should a person ever be considerate of other people?

X2
Yes maybe I'm inconsiderate. Or on the other hand, maybe its you, the "I don't like it so no one else can do it" type of person (All about "ME" and what I like).
If the campground rules aren't to your liking, find a different campground.
JaxDad
Explorer III
Jan 20, 2020
wa8yxm wrote:
I have been told that lights UNDER the rig discourage insects and other pests. How true is this???? (Frankly I have no clue).

It’s far from a scientific conclusion, but, a group of us that routinely travel together are split between under coach LED lighting (white only) and the regular OEM ‘porch light’. It seems like the under body lighting attracts far less bugs, moths in particular.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Jan 20, 2020
What made builders think that those bright LED light strips on the front of trailers was a good idea? What purpose are they? JMO, but they are highly annoying.

I am with the minimalist crowd. A red rope light runs from the outlet by the steps & finishes wrapped around the 5er's pinbox. No excuse for walking into it.

As for the rest of outside lighting usually the only thing used is an old fashioned kerosene type lantern on the table or hanging somewhere. Amazing how well you can see once eyes adapt to available light.

Then there is light spillage from the camper lit up like Vegas nearby.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Jan 20, 2020
bid_time wrote:
ryegatevt wrote:
fj12ryder wrote:
Ah yes, it's all about the "ME". Heck, why should a person ever be considerate of other people?

X2
Yes maybe I'm inconsiderate. Or on the other hand, maybe its you, the "I don't like it so no one else can do it" type of person (All about "ME" and what I like).
If the campground rules aren't to your liking, find a different campground.
See, that's the issue, you only feel you have to obey "The Rules", not think about the other people. I've made no mention about having rules against lights, just that I prefer the dark.

The difference between us is that I have no desire to make rules to enforce how I feel since I realize that other people like to do things differently. It's just how I feel about it. I would prefer the dark, but don't intend to force my preferred way of doing things on others, unlike the people who light up their area like Times Square and don't care, or even think about anyone else.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Jan 20, 2020
Veebyes wrote:
What made builders think that those bright LED light strips on the front of trailers was a good idea? What purpose are they? JMO, but they are highly annoying.

I am with the minimalist crowd. A red rope light runs from the outlet by the steps & finishes wrapped around the 5er's pinbox. No excuse for walking into it.

As for the rest of outside lighting usually the only thing used is an old fashioned kerosene type lantern on the table or hanging somewhere. Amazing how well you can see once eyes adapt to available light.

Then there is light spillage from the camper lit up like Vegas nearby.
The led lights on the front usually light up the brand name of the RV for advertising.
badsix
Explorer
Jan 20, 2020
jake2250 wrote:
jake2250 wrote:
babock wrote:
jake2250 wrote:
Some of you tight wads need to rename your hobby to Cramping! Why should i let your cold dark cramping seep onto my warm Festive site?
If I want dark and cold I'd camp in a cemetery. But I choose to camp with others,, and like a box of chocolates,,,,you never know what your going to get!
Here's news people,, aint changing my life style to match yours,,Get over it!
Just gotta love how you prove our points!

What points,, am I missing something?
Or am I not in the secret squirrel club?

Your camping and want to control what everyone else does to suit you? Call the cops if I am bothering you! I am camping and enjoying being outdoors away from work!
I have an array of solar LED decorations and the cops are gonna take me away? No ones gotten burnt yet!
Ha Ha,,Your camp site----"Hey get off of my lawn,,Shut up,, turn that light off,, Stop laughing,,stop the cooking smell,,Oh god you closed your door and I can hear it,, Keep all of those bicycles out of my way,,Don't talk when you play board games and for gods sake Stop Cheering when some one wins at Corn Hole"!! I Have Camped joyfully next to Crampers just like you,, I love it!! I actually sleep good at night and don't fret about the Yard lights on!!
And you wanna know my attitude about that?
Thats the way its supposed to be!! Are we not allowed to enjoy camping cause your a Cramper?
I don't work out of a cubical.. I serve the public, Even all my side jobs Serve the public in more ways than some.
So if I take all my Stuff, kids and dogs,firewood and beef and go camping,, Well I am going to be laughing allot and loudly! I am gonna have a large camp fire! I will smoke a Brisket or pork shoulder,,Drink allot of beer and whiskey, gonna go fishing, play allot of board games and Toss games,, like washer Toss or Corn hole, we will cheer and laugh,, kids will stay up way past their bed time,Dogs will bark, somebody will need to make a run to the store a few times, breakfasts will be busy,, some like scrambled some like dip eggs, but we will be outside and voices will travel, sure enough a day or two into it a relative will show up late and we will make room, hopefully they brought more firewood for the 24 hour fire going, who doesn't like Smores for breakfast?
So for you Crampers,, If i park next to you,,Enjoy,,I got a pulled pork sammy or a Smores for you,,I Got a beer or a drink for you,, feel free to pet the dog,,he's cool. Bring a chair and play "move Away" as we stoke the nights camp fire!
But for gods sake,, BREATH,, its all good! Chances of Me being in the same spot next year is GOOD!!

HEY BUDDY, I WANT TO CAMP WITH YOU !
Jay D.
Grit_dog
Navigator
Jan 20, 2020
Well said jake2250!
But you’re upsetting the crampers over the Internet and they haven’t even had the pleasure of cramping next to you!
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Jan 20, 2020
Grit dog wrote:
Well said jake2250!
But you’re upsetting the crampers over the Internet and they haven’t even had the pleasure of cramping next to you!
See, there is a god. And I've camped next to this guy, usually on a holiday weekend, and ends up with the cops being called after the third fight breaks out.