Calling all creative and handy types......The last campground we stayed at (Lake Gaston) was incredibly dark. We did have trees around the site, so attaching the lighting we dug out of the pass through storage that still worked could easily be strung up. Because it was so dark at night and we were not prepared, we have searched and found a fantastic deal on 4 strings of RV awning lights, plus I've pulled ALL the Christmas lights out of the attic. :BMy goal: The space station should be able look down on our camp site and see it on our next camping trip. (Not really, but seriously we must have a lighting upgrade from the last trip.)There could be complaints from my neighbors. :SWe will be camping at a campground that will not have any trees around our site. We will be camping in the Outer Banks, NC along the Pamolico Sound. We don't leave our awning out because of storms we have experienced in the past as well as seeing the aftermath of fellow campers' awning destruction. So, what's a girl to do when holding all of these string lights and no trees to attach them to. I do have a few solar lights but I think we are on a slap with no way to place these lights in the ground.So I need some ideas folks...... :h

How much light are you hoping for?? Just a soft glow or a bright, holiday type display?? I had thought about the solar type that stick in the ground, but if that's not possible....... I know the hassle of putting up the tacky lights only to have to take them all down....we rarely leave our awning out overnight...experience teaches. I've seen folks use the rope lights around the perimeter of the campsite. Would that work? Or.....would suction cups put onto the outside of your camper hold them?? I love our tacky lights - the little red lantern ones, some pumpkins for fall or some baseballs and gloves for the spring training trek. DH would not mind if somehow they all got lost, but I'm keeping my eyes on them...although using them is getting to be less and less.Going another direction, albeit $$$, I've seen sites with the lighted palm trees and other similar things. I used to have a website bookmarked that had some cute things, but it's nowhere to be found. Surely there are a lot of sites for outdoor lighting. Maybe something there will be just what you're after.

search the forum for bucket lights.

Take a look at this. Instead of this glow plug, you can do the same thing with a jumper wire or a fuse. Here, you can see a diagram of your trailer plug. A jumper wire or fuse inserted between battery power and running light slots, will light up your running lights.

I be your camping NEIGHBORS love camping on the "midway" along side you. MIGHT be a good idea to consider other peoples rights as well as your own. Most understand about noise polution and keep music at a reasonable level and I'd ask the lighting be ALSO kept at a reasonable level because it WILL effect everyone camping around you. Kind of hard to enjoy the ambiance of sitting quietly around a campfire when you're lit up like mainstreet USA

Why don't you get an inexpensive canopy for the picnic table, string the lights around the canopy and between the canopy and your trailer.

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22 Replies

ArticFox_676
Explorer
Jun 30, 2013
Green rope lights work well. Don't have to hang, not a bright light, and I can be sure there are no critters under the awning.
Longtrace
Explorer
Jun 29, 2013
Ahh... My favorite way to put light where I'm looking is a head lamp.

Like This or this
(links to product pages at MCM Electronics. No affiliation)

It could mess up my hair - if I had any... And I have to remember to put it on... But it really does a dandy job of lighting up where ever I need to look and leaves my hands free.

No, I don't think it is a total replacement for exterior lighting, but for walking around, hitching, getting firewood, collecting chairs, etc. it's perfect. The kids like 'em too!
L_R_G
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
ChooChoo - I love those rope lights! Might just have to get some for my TT!
brucetruck
Explorer
Jun 27, 2013
a dimmer works great for your awning lights
Terryallan
Explorer II
Jun 26, 2013
Here you go. Think flashlight. they work really good for seeing things in your path, and not polluting the CG with light. We camp in the National parks on the Blue Ridge parkway. There is no electricity, and there are no street lights. It gets dark at night. Not dim, but dark. All you need is a flashlight in your hand, OR the ever popular lantern. All of which should be put out at bed time.
popeyemth
Explorer
Jun 26, 2013
Some folks have a very different view of what it means to be outdoors than I do
Just saying...
c3saving
Explorer
Jun 25, 2013
opnspaces - I love it! That would be totally awesome if only for the first night.
fla-gypsy
Explorer
Jun 25, 2013
I usually just rely on firelight for nights.
opnspaces
Navigator III
Jun 25, 2013
How about combining light and music? Yes turn on your speakers.
Link

Sorry couldn't resist :B

I use awning lights and a LED Christmas light strand. But I've been thinking about maybe some rope lights instead.
Quality_Johnson
Explorer
Jun 25, 2013
This is why I like to camp at my favorite backwoods one-campsite "dispersed" spot. My eyes can become accustomed to moonlight or starlight very nicely, even at my advanced age. Besides, by then it's bedtime.