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10-16-2018, 11:26 PM
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2005 Monaco Knight 40PLQ; Cummins 8.3L ISC330, Pacbrake, Allison 3000, Roadmaster RR8R, ScanGauge D, 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan VN750(Geezer Glide) on a Versahaul carrier pulling a 2013 Kia Soul+; 2.0L, 6 speed Sport shifter(great car) on an American Car Dolly(great dolly.)
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10-17-2018, 02:14 PM
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Location: Ontario, CANADA
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I use a LED lantern that I place where I want to be; when backed in to a camping spot. That will give you an easy view of where to go. Also my rear camera works in low light conditions. I also use my side docking lights which also helps light up around my coach. The best is to use DW and kids to watch out for anything I may have missed. Backing up at night should be an easy task; using every available light, camera or person
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98 American Eagle EVS, Cummins C8.3
2022 Jeep Wrangler Sahara ECO, Blue Ox
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10-17-2018, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Motor City, Mich
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I did this:
The white lights come on with the backup lights.
I also wired it so the backup lights and these come on with the utility bay light. Really lights up a dark site to get hooked up after backing in too.
(From a Chevrolet Colorado pickup.)
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10-17-2018, 08:29 PM
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Location: Las Vegas, Nv.
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A spotter is best, if you are solo ask a neighbor to spot for you, I have never seen anyone refused.
Use parking lights only, keep light pressure on the brake pedal to use the increased light from the brake lights, and turn on your four/way flashers.
I also keep a handful of chem-lights with me if I need to outline a target area that I need to back into, put the chem-lights right where you want to stop, when you can't see them out of the mirrors anymore, stop.
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10-17-2018, 09:12 PM
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A few years ago I bought some battery powered Christmas lights when they went on sale for 1/2 price Dec. 26th. Really cheap.
They used 2 AA batteries and were about 10' long. I planned to outline the back sides and rear corners of the parking area I was going to back into.
I never got around to using them yet but I still think it's a good idea.
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2005 Monaco Knight 40PLQ; Cummins 8.3L ISC330, Pacbrake, Allison 3000, Roadmaster RR8R, ScanGauge D, 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan VN750(Geezer Glide) on a Versahaul carrier pulling a 2013 Kia Soul+; 2.0L, 6 speed Sport shifter(great car) on an American Car Dolly(great dolly.)
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10-17-2018, 09:28 PM
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Damon Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: North East Texas
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i avoid it like the plague.
but in those rare instances, slow and slow and my wife has a bright flash light and guides me SLOOOOOOW. after we look at everything around to make sure we dont clip an obstacle
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Enjoying the 2008 Damon Tuscany 4056, #3998 no your eyes are fine, there are really 6 slides
2022 F150 King Ranch or 2012 Edge toads
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10-17-2018, 09:52 PM
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Location: Tucson
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At one of our RV shows I chose to back up a Class A in an aisle to take it to it's parking place. It was pitch black and I sure as heck couldn't see where I was backing. That cured me of wanting to driving a big rig after dark.
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10-19-2018, 07:12 AM
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I don't rv at night. If i did id get a night time camera an supplemental lights.
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10-19-2018, 10:47 AM
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Fl420, where did you get those lights? Hard install ?
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10-19-2018, 04:24 PM
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Location: West Monroe, LA
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Rear flood lights are a big help as well. The darker the better. I get nothing but glare in my camera from street lights.
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10-20-2018, 06:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ray999
Fl420, where did you get those lights? Hard install ?
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Sumo Springs, Safe T Plus, F&R RM SB, R-TB, Front Koni FSD Quad Shocks, Rear Koni FSD Quad Shocks,2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite
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10-20-2018, 08:51 AM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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I installed very bright LED flood lights on the rear of the coach. Painted them white to match. Use a couple of low cost LED lanterns as campsite edge guides and and to mark power/water locations or other obstructions that are best not touched I can back in easily at night.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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10-20-2018, 11:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ray999
Fl420, where did you get those lights? Hard install ?
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Ray and Pete
I have forgotten where I bought them. It could have been NAPA or Tractor Supply. They have a sturdy ribbed aluminum frame with 6 LEDs and a U shaped steel bracket with a single mounting bolt. Here is a LINK to an almost identical pair on Amazon. There are many different makers of lights like these.
I happened to have the coach in the shop for something else(and I suck at soldering and wiring) so I had them install them and add a lighted 2 pole rocker switch next to my fog light switch on the panel. I had them use a large fender washer on the single mounting bolt through the fiberglass on each side. It went pretty quickly.
The lights are waterproof and the wiring connections are too since they are just behind the front cap open at the bottom to road spray.
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2005 Monaco Knight 40PLQ; Cummins 8.3L ISC330, Pacbrake, Allison 3000, Roadmaster RR8R, ScanGauge D, 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan VN750(Geezer Glide) on a Versahaul carrier pulling a 2013 Kia Soul+; 2.0L, 6 speed Sport shifter(great car) on an American Car Dolly(great dolly.)
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10-21-2018, 05:47 AM
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Thank You FL.
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Sumo Springs, Safe T Plus, F&R RM SB, R-TB, Front Koni FSD Quad Shocks, Rear Koni FSD Quad Shocks,2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Elite
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