Running Lights while Camping

[norty1]

Originally Posted by Murff

If you really want to annoy the neighbors, get a 1960s Era turn signal flasher. It will plug right into the running light and power blades (pins 3 and 4) on your rig's pigtail.

All if your running lights flashing!! So much fun, lol!!

Murff

Yep, entertaining. Just like someone driving in at 10pm on a loud motorcycle!

[tom463219]

A lot of weekend campers love this type of display, along with hundreds of led lights on the ground. Me, not so much, especially if they are right next to me.

[ShotgunZ71]

While outside at night, it's not too big of a deal. Loud noises are worse than the lights. While inside, the blackout roller shades work great! Helps you sleep in, too! Now as far as noise coming inside, well... ;-)

[Yooper906]

Originally Posted by goducks

No street lights and no clown shows.

Agree. Some trailers look like an arcade game at a county fair.

[garywilson]

Stay at a 'black sky' campground.... they are popping up all over.

[uhohitsdad]

to those of you who disagree with having the marker lights on. i pose this question to you because my trailer is set up this way. would you rather see amber and red lights or my bright white awning light? i ask because all i have is the awning light for outside lights. why couldn't they have put a light by the door or make a separate switch for the amber light under the steps i'll never know? don't get me wrong i like a dark campsite with a fire or candles but if you leave during the day and come back at night it's better than nothing

[RoWest]

Originally Posted by daw1422

Is it possible to have the trailer running lights on while camping and connected to an electrical supply?

Ya, add more lights in the name of safety or annoyance. Really enjoy the blue or white bright LEDs on the front of fifth wheels on all night. The LED patio lights. The LED rope lights on the ground for what reason.

[garywilson]

Originally Posted by RoWest

Ya, add more lights in the name of safety or annoyance. Really enjoy the blue or white bright LEDs on the front of fifth wheels on all night. The LED patio lights. The LED rope lights on the ground for what reason.

Some parts of the country the LED on the ground under the RV are to keep the rats away.

[RoWest]

Originally Posted by garywilson

Some parts of the country the LED on the ground under the RV are to keep the rats away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVN9JXUJXdY

I'm sure this video fixes that myth. The same reason people leave their hood up.

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by uhohitsdad

to those of you who disagree with having the marker lights on. i pose this question to you because my trailer is set up this way. would you rather see amber and red lights or my bright white awning light? i ask because all i have is the awning light for outside lights. why couldn't they have put a light by the door or make a separate switch for the amber light under the steps i'll never know? don't get me wrong i like a dark campsite with a fire or candles but if you leave during the day and come back at night it's better than nothing

For sometime they did put an amber light near the door and under the steps. Out 23B is this way.

[garywilson]

Originally Posted by RoWest

I'm sure this video fixes that myth. The same reason people leave their hood up.

Rats don't seem to mind daylight, so a light shouldn't bother them either.

I put a lariat around my sleeping bag to keep the snakes away, too....

[Old and soft]

I hike 3/4 of a mile thru the woods 2 hours before sun up every deer season. You should be able to make it 20 feet in the dark from tv to tt.
Maybe a couple of solar puck lites will do the job.

[TaftCoach]

My rule of thumb.
I don't want to share the lights, sounds, and smells of my campground and please don't share yours.

[videoarizona]

Interesting opinions.
That said:
I never thought of being able to turn on the trailer lights on the side of the road. Guess I was thinking truck would be attached. But now I can see that having the ability to blink the trailer running lights while I take off to get a part or something would be an excellent safety factor for the trailer and the idiots driving by who need glasses!

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by videoarizona

Interesting opinions.
That said:
I never thought of being able to turn on the trailer lights on the side of the road. Guess I was thinking truck would be attached. But now I can see that having the ability to blink the trailer running lights while I take off to get a part or something would be an excellent safety factor for the trailer and the idiots driving by who need glasses!

I have only done it while hooked up to the TV. I just disconnect the 7 pin, and slip in the heavy duty flasher.

A number of years ago, my brother blew a tire on his PU. Major freeway interchange (I-35E & I-94), that was all torn up. Miraculously the shoulder in that area was not blocked off. The spot was really bad. Lot of rush hour traffic, in a sharp corner, with a hill. I pulled in behind him. Tossed the flasher in. I was shocked by the behavior of the traffic. Everyone moved over ( goes from a single lane to two lanes right there). I suspect they could see early on the upper marker light early and warned them. It was awesome. Worse spot to have a flat. Of course he had nothing to change the tire, so I had to come to his rescue with tools. He drives a VW eurovan, apparently it has metric lug nuts.