TT running lights on while camping

[zackyboy3rs]

How can I keep my trailer exterior running lights on during the night?

I see at campgrounds where some folks illuminate their TT at night. What plug or modification do the use?

[JohnG3]

My favorite: Don't like something? Call Oprah she may care, I certainly don't.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

And folks wonder why (Popeye) "I Yam WHERE I Yam".

Long bad roads make great "filters"...

[beemerphile1]

Bombfixer wrote:
Our unit motto in Viet Nam was Payback is a Medi-Evac. Disturb me and wake up to flat tires the next morning. Just sayin.

Wow, that sure is a hostile attitude!

[Old-Biscuit]

pappcam wrote:
And another thread deteriorates into miserable complaining again. This is one messed up place full of really miserable people who think their way is the only way.

Do some of you actually tell other campers to turn off their awning or porch lights at night because it bothers you? That would get a big "go away" from me if that were to happen.

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And if I could change font size I would have made that large, very LARGE!

[myredracer]

We've got factory LED lighting in our awning and it is really bright after sunset. Shines towards our unit so you don't see much direct glare. Have gotten lots of compliments. We don't leave it on after around 10pm or so.

Someone told me about something called a "vampire" that plugs into the socket and has a photocell. He thought is was from Eco-lite. Couldn't find it though. Anyone know this one? It would be nice if there was one with a time-switch built into it.

I like the looks of an RV with all the running lights on after dark. If people find they are bothering them, what do they do about the sunshine early in the morning? That's way worse. We're going to get some blackout shades for that and if we happen to have neighbors with running lights on all night, that's okay.

[pappcam]

And another thread deteriorates into miserable complaining again. This is one messed up place full of really miserable people who think their way is the only way.

Do some of you actually tell other campers to turn off their awning or porch lights at night because it bothers you? That would get a big "go away" from me if that were to happen.

[RandACampin]

Bombfixer wrote:
Our unit motto in Viet Nam was Payback is a Medi-Evac. Disturb me and wake up to flat tires the next morning. Just sayin.

Only a moron would threaten violence/vadalism over lights.

[Bombfixer]

Our unit motto in Viet Nam was Payback is a Medi-Evac. Disturb me and wake up to flat tires the next morning. Just sayin.

[bucky]

Our windows have blinds, and our eyes have lids. Have fun with your lights. Unless they are strobes they don't bother me. Noise on the other hand......

[JohnG3]

Found a device on Ebay that is a photo cell and motion detector (about $20 including shipping). I have a "project box" from Radio Shack that I installed an extra tow vehicle plug. The 3/4 terminals are jumped and the photo cell/motion sensor are mounted outside the pin box. After setting up I just plug the cord from the trailer into the project box and at night the lights come on for a short while, then if anyone/thing activates the motion sensor the lights come on for a few minutes then automatically shut off.

[D_and_A_plus_6]

All I can say is WOW!!! They wouldn't like my set of 10--6" multi colored patio lights at all then would they.

I've been places that the clearance lights are on and the turn signals are also flashing, sometime separately. What trouble makers!!! Lol!!!!

[NinerBikes]

wbwood wrote:

fla-gypsy wrote:
Before you do this please consider how it will affect your neighbors

Seriously on some yellow amber and a couple of red lights? How much light do you think they put out? A campfire or lantern puts out much more. Or those light posts that people make and hand their plaques on.

I believe it comes down to using the lights for their intended purpose, so a vehicle can be seen at night by other drivers.

I view it as parents being lazy and irresponsible... and intrusive to others. Give your kids a GPS unit if you want them to be able to find their way home, and teach them how to use it.

[NinerBikes]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
I use an automotive flasher......lugs are spaced correctly and slanted so they plug right into the correct terminals on trailer pigtail



Then the trailer running lights go ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF
.....drives the other campers crazy but sure makes it easier for me to find the right rig when stumbling in the dark after an evening of campfire story telling and imbibing in a wee bit of the spirits.

Is that considered drunk in public? I think that would fit the bill of "Interfering with Others." in the legal sense.

Flashing lights are usually used for emergency vehicle situations or warnings. ie a "warning light" module.

[Old-Biscuit]

I use an automotive flasher......lugs are spaced correctly and slanted so they plug right into the correct terminals on trailer pigtail



Then the trailer running lights go ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF
.....drives the other campers crazy but sure makes it easier for me to find the right rig when stumbling in the dark after an evening of campfire story telling and imbibing in a wee bit of the spirits.