Pet peeve, neighbors leave porch light on

[DC_MC]

This drives us crazy. Nice night and we’d like to leave windows open for air but are forced to close shades tight because of a porch light aiming right at us. You’d think in the close quarters of most RV parks that people could be more considerate

[Reader1]

We just always close the shades at night in the camper. The only lights that bug me is the blue light on the water pump and the microwave light that flashes because I never set the time. I hope I never leave the kitchen area shades open because someone might get upset because of the flashing light inside our camper. Joking!!

[mooky_stinks]

I’m wondering what some of you do when you have to camp near a bathroom or shower building? Or god forbid, a streetlight? Do you complain about those too? Maybe you should rent 3 or 4 sites so a simple porch light won’t keep you up all night. Maybe start a campground that has a “lights out” rule 30 minutes after sunset? Good grief

[azdryheat]

JoeH wrote:
How about those 5th wheels with the V shaped LED lights on the nose... very annoying

Exactly. This past year at Alamo Lake in AZ it was the camp host with his front cap LED's lighting up everything in front of him like a flood light, which is where I was parked. So much for seeing the stars above.

[toedtoes]

I've watched videos on Nextdoor and lights don't seem to have any effect on thieves regardless of whether they are motion detecting or not. To me, motion detecting lights are like car alarms - you pay attention at the beginning or after something happens, but after a while you ignore it. Thieves know this and tend to assume you will ignore it as that is more likely. If you are one to check it, they just saunter away.

Even cameras are ignored, or worse, stolen right off the wall.

Camping, I personally prefer using a lantern or two when hanging out and a flashlight when walking around. Both have the positive of being turned off when you go inside for the night.

[JRscooby]

time2roll wrote:

JRscooby wrote:
I think the idea that light stops crime started about the time air conditioning was becoming popular. Maybe it was a way to sell the unused generating capacity?

I have seen the tweekers on camera at 2am.... the little motion light comes on and they immediately turn and go to the next house.

Yes, a change in the amount of light in a area can work. But a light that stays on?

[time2roll]

JRscooby wrote:
I think the idea that light stops crime started about the time air conditioning was becoming popular. Maybe it was a way to sell the unused generating capacity?

I have seen the tweekers on camera at 2am.... the little motion light comes on and they immediately turn and go to the next house.

[JRscooby]

time2roll wrote:

DC&MC wrote:
This drives us crazy. Nice night and we’d like to leave windows open for air but are forced to close shades tight because of a porch light aiming right at us. You’d think in the close quarters of most RV parks that people could be more considerate

What did they say when you asked them about it the next day?

Don't expect them to read your mind. Many leave the porch light on overnight in the city to deter mischief so they do the same at the RV park.

Most people will complain to others, but never talk to the 1 that is bothering them.

Did anybody ever talk to the criminals about outside lights? I think the idea that light stops crime started about the time air conditioning was becoming popular. Maybe it was a way to sell the unused generating capacity?

[Veebyes]

An old irritation for many. I really can't see the point in leaving the door light, or any other outside light on for that matter.

The fashionable trend of bright LEDs on the front is particularly pointless & annoying if in an otherwise dark campground.

[toedtoes]

shastagary wrote:
i am wondering who sleeps with there eyes open i thought that's what eye lids were for to block out light you close your eyes and go to sleep.

People's sleep habits are very personal. I can't sleep in a moving vehicle, whether it's a car, RV, plane, etc. Someone else can't sleep if there is any noise. And someone else can't sleep if it's not pitch black. I can sleep with light even if it's shining directly on the bed, but I can't sleep if the tv or radio is on, but moving water, birds, etc, don't bother me.

[shastagary]

i am wondering who sleeps with there eyes open i thought that's what eye lids were for to block out light you close your eyes and go to sleep.

[toedtoes]

fj12ryder wrote:
"I have never had this problem at a campground where the surrounding area is dark."

You must not get out much if you've never had light issues at a dark campground. I like a dark RV park/campground, but to judge by the number of lit up campers, I'm in a small, and getting smaller, minority.

I think it's more the campgrounds I visit. I rarely stay at campgrounds with hookups. If there are multiple campgrounds at a lake, I choose a smaller one with no boat ramp, store, playground, etc. That tends to weed out the partyers, social groups, and tv watchers.

[time2roll]

DC&MC wrote:
This drives us crazy. Nice night and we’d like to leave windows open for air but are forced to close shades tight because of a porch light aiming right at us. You’d think in the close quarters of most RV parks that people could be more considerate

What did they say when you asked them about it the next day?

Don't expect them to read your mind. Many leave the porch light on overnight in the city to deter mischief so they do the same at the RV park.

[fj12ryder]

"I have never had this problem at a campground where the surrounding area is dark."

You must not get out much if you've never had light issues at a dark campground. I like a dark RV park/campground, but to judge by the number of lit up campers, I'm in a small, and getting smaller, minority.

[Grit_dog]

ferndaleflyer wrote:
I am 80 years old and hope I never have to worry about these trivial things. I have more important things to worry about.

What he said…..except for the 80 part, lol.
I can only aspire to still be camping or even breathing 31 years from now.

This thread is a typical reminder of how fickle some people are.

[Cummins12V98]

I have LED strips along the bottom of my two door side awnings. I extend both to where the light is cast at a downward angle to light the ground of "MY" area. This does the job of keeping my area lit but does not shine directly on my neighbors.

To still get nice fresh air coming into your bedroom I highly suggest installing an exhaust fan if you don't already have one and opening a window in the living area. This also provides white noise to cancel out annoying noises.