Using clearance lights while parked

[twakefi]

So thought I would ask how many people out there use the trick of putting a wire in the two top pins of the 7 pin harnes when they are parked?? My dad always did this to have his lights on at night. I was thinking about making a little box that I would mount to the trailer and plug the connector into that and have a switch and use it to protect the plug while not in use.

Any thoughts?

[milzat]

I know of a few people who have done it. Some even connect a flash to make clearance lights flash. Looks cool, but gets kind of annoying at times.

Myself, I wouldn't do it. I like keeping happy neighbors.

[Winsurfer76]

Originally Posted by milzat

I know of a few people who have done it. Some even connect a flash to make clearance lights flash. Looks cool, but gets kind of annoying at times.

Myself, I wouldn't do it. I like keeping happy neighbors.

I second that. I had a camper next to me do that all weekend one time.

[NDJollyMon]

I don't do it, but here's how:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ead.php?t=1103

[gate33]

i like it , but think you should shut them off before it gets to late, i have more of a problem with some coleman lanterns and 12 million lumen flashlights they are selling.

[Radio]

Flashing clearance lights are good for

1. Roadside emergency
2. Medical emergency in a campground
3. Anoying everybody

Clearance lights on solid are good for

1. Setting up in the dark
2. Helping friends/visitors find you, since all RVs look sort of the same
3. Anoying some but not all people

[Woody 01]

Radio,
I run mine while camping I do not flash them, That would get on my nerves.
I wired a cheap 7 pin RV plug and just plug them in.
I have had more poeple ask how I did it. than people complain about them.
I shut them off at night I am think about installing a timer.

Think Spring
Woody

[Radio]

I understand, and that's fine. They're not enough really to bother people unless your jamb up against each other. Of course, some people look for a reason to be bothered.

But you know, If I had heart trouble or was a diabetic, I'd keep one of those flasher things handy so the EMS people could find me.

[huntr70]

I use mine once and awhile so the kids can find the rv as it's getting dark.

[Woody 01]

Steve & Vicki,
I noticed you guy are also from PA which end are you from we are on the West side Greenville.

[huntr70]

Originally Posted by Woody 01

Steve & Vicki,
I noticed you guy are also from PA which end are you from we are on the West side Greenville.

We are on the East side.....close to the Cabela's at Hamburg.

[Woody 01]

cool, I love that place we go to the one in Wheeling WVA

[budfans]

I'm another one in PA SE levittown 1/2 hour north of Philly . the running lights don't bug me as much as the big flood lights on the sides of the camper!!!

[huntr70]

Originally Posted by budfans

I'm another one in PA SE levittown 1/2 hour north of Philly . the running lights don't bug me as much as the big flood lights on the sides of the camper!!!

I'll agree with you there.......seems as though I always get the one next to me that leaves them on all night.

[twakefi]

Ya I was thinking about setting it up with a switch for on and off... a light sensor and timer.. but hey that is me being a electronics goof!!!

-Tim

[Woody 01]

We call those scare lights for a reason. I'm not shy I will knock on the door
and ask them to turn them off. Most of the time they just forgot about them.

Think Spring,
Woody