Mystery switches & window blinds

[noisy]

New owners of a '96 Thor Residency. Trying to decipher some of the switches to the right of driver's dashboard. Anybody know what the docking switches do? Has been suggested the operate the lights in the storage bins, but ours don't. Also, trying to find end caps for day blinds. Seems like they're all too big. Need 1/2" width with holes.

Thanks.

[Mr_Mark1]

As stated by others, our docking lights will work anytime with or without the ignition on. We have two spot lights on each side of the coach and two in the back for connecting/disconnecting the tow vehicle in the dark.

Our docking light system also works with our "See Vision" system that utilize our existing 'turn-signal' cameras and the rear camera. If I hear something go bump in the night, I can hit the docking lights and see around the coach without exiting as we have a monitor in the bedroom. We also have a camera where a rear view mirror would be located so I can toggle the camera choice to see in the living area too.

MM.

[klm]

I had good luck getting end caps for my miniblind shade at CW. My day/night shades have the manufacturer info in the bottom rail - I needed them restrung a few years back, even though the shades were over 8 yrs old - company did the restringing for free. You might be able to contact your shade manufacturer and get the end caps you need

[Aridon]

Our docking lights are just lights on the side of the coach that light up to aid in walking around / parking / whatever. They turn on like a regular light, just outside and don't require the coach to be on or in reverse.

There is a separate switch for the storage lights. I'd suggest making sure those don't have a manual turn off.

[2ndhom]

We have 2 on each side of our Beaver coach. Ours will turn on without the ignition on. Some RV's require the key in the on position. If your lights are not working you may have a bad bulb or ground. They come in handy when trying to park in the dark.
Let us know what you find out Curious posters want to know.

[FIRE_UP]

Noisy,
If they are true "Docking lights", and you have a switch for them, about 99.99% of the time, you can turn the switch "On" but, they won't go actually on until the rig is in reverse. Now, there may be some out there that are wired different than what I just described but, that's the normal operation for them. You can check to see if it works the way I described but, it may take two people. The reason, if you start the engine, put the rig in reverse and, set the brakes to hold it while you check the docking lights, the parking brake may shut them down, not sure. So, a simple answer here is, have TWO people, one inside with the engine running and in reverse, the other outside checking the lights. Worth a try here. Do report back to see if it works this way will you?
Scott

[pusherpilot]

On ours the lites are on both sides and on the rear cap up high. The ignition has to be on for mine to work.
Ron

[YC_1]

My docking lights are just as described. Turn the switch on and take a walk around the rv.

[Canadian_Rainbi]

On a boat docking lights are recessed floodlights that illuminate the dock as you approach along side. I have seen a few on motorhomes, they are kind of like backup lights but on the sides.