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01-30-2016, 10:27 PM
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This will blow your mind! Best tip of 2016 for those who tow!
Check this out!! Awesome upgrade. I wanted to add a light that would function at night when I'm in unlit areas towing. I couldn't see the rear tires as I approached turns, so I wanted to add something that would help. These lights are awesome! 1min install each and only $12 per light. They go into dim mode when there is no movement and then get super bright when there is motion. Lots of light beside the trailer.
Highly recommend. I'm finish uploading a YouTube video and will show you all the install.
DIY Tire Clearance Lights on Fifth Wheel RV! - YouTube
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01-30-2016, 11:12 PM
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Will that blind or affect other cars driving by?
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01-30-2016, 11:39 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
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They'd earn a ticket here in PA if on while underway. They would be great parking lights once at the site.
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01-31-2016, 12:57 AM
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Always Learning
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asquared and doc73 hit both of my initial thoughts.
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01-31-2016, 01:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asquared
Will that blind or affect other cars driving by?
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They arnt that bright, kind of like garden lights but aimed downwards.
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01-31-2016, 01:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
They'd earn a ticket here in PA if on while underway. They would be great parking lights once at the site.
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Turn them off until you need them in a unlit area with lot of turns.
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01-31-2016, 07:39 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IronCobra
Turn them off until you need them in a unlit area with lot of turns.
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Oh, I agree. Good for the campground and parking lots. Can't be on while on a roadway though. Can they be remotely shut off or do they get activated by a switch on the unit.
Again, I am thinking of doing the same on my trailer with led spot lights for getting into sites and tight campgrounds..
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01-31-2016, 09:03 AM
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I'd be curious to how it holds up in wet road conditions.
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01-31-2016, 09:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asquared
Will that blind or affect other cars driving by?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
They'd earn a ticket here in PA if on while underway. They would be great parking lights once at the site.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
asquared and doc73 hit both of my initial thoughts.
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X2 ,
Think lights in the location of the tires could be okay if amber in color and not bright. Many units have amber running lights there already.
Oddly enough, I was just looking at these lights on amazon the other day for a different purpose.
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01-31-2016, 09:34 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
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Amber would be fine here it's the white that would jam you up.
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01-31-2016, 09:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Platokidd
Oddly enough, I was just looking at these lights on amazon the other day for a different purpose.
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I have the same ones on my list.
Thinking above the entrance doors.
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01-31-2016, 12:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
They'd earn a ticket here in PA if on while underway. They would be great parking lights once at the site.
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You are very correct in your assessment of pa laws. I live in PA and you would definitely get pulled over if you had something like this on
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01-31-2016, 12:47 PM
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Side lamp Colors
Quote:
Originally Posted by Platokidd
X2 ,
Think lights in the location of the tires could be okay if amber in color and not bright. Many units have amber running lights there already.
Oddly enough, I was just looking at these lights on amazon the other day for a different purpose.
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Got a warning citation at a scale years ago, Trooper told me "only colors to be used on markers are AMBER or RED, had a green or a blue lights  around wheel wells on side of my Tractor?
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01-31-2016, 12:53 PM
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StlClay
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Great lite for steps and security since the one I bought from Amazon come on dim atdust but has a motion sensorthe causes the light to brighten. We love it. We turn it off while towing
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01-31-2016, 01:04 PM
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Location: SF Bay Area
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Just searched Amber solar lights on Amazon and they make those, might have to give a try.
Idealeben 12 Led Solar Motion Sensor Light Amber Waterproof Wireless Security Warm White Light Sensor for Garden / Outdoor Wall /Deck/ Yard / Home Driveway Stairs Auto On/off
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01-31-2016, 01:05 PM
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Location: Tipp City, Ohio
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Idea 1026
White lights on the side ov a moving vehicle are not legal when vehicle is moving. Can only run amber. Reason they confuse other traffic who may think it something driving at them. While lights permitted only to front of vehicle and for license plate light.
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01-31-2016, 01:09 PM
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I have one on my garage. Great light more blue than white. Probably a problem on the road.
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01-31-2016, 01:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Northern California
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IronCobra wrote
"Turn them off until you need them in a unlit area with lot of turns."
I don't see a manual off switch. Am I missing something?
Safe travels
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01-31-2016, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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43yrs. Driving a 53ft trailer with no lights by the wheels, never had a problem. Always take the most room you need on your turns. I never come in to campground at night, but if ever I had to , the wife can hold the flashlight.----don't tell her!
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01-31-2016, 01:58 PM
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Location: La Mirada, CA
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Why not just add an amber LED clearance light in that location? That would make them legal.
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