Leaving Outside Entry Light On - Why?

[CampDaven]

Originally Posted by JudyH

Creepers! I am so sorry! When I take the dogs out for their "last chance potty trip," I sometimes forget to hit the switch to turn it off. Then I get nagged in the morning by my DH. And now am getting nagged by the neighbors. Guess I will just have to brave the dark so as not to piss anybody off.

Sign for your roof. One that folds down, of course. ;-)

[mel s]

Originally Posted by JudyH

Creepers! I am so sorry! When I take the dogs out for their "last chance potty trip," I sometimes forget to hit the switch to turn it off. Then I get nagged in the morning by my DH. And now am getting nagged by the neighbors. Guess I will just have to brave the dark so as not to piss anybody off.

JudyH
Apology accepted!
Here's a solution that worked for me:
Get rid of the dogs, (after all it is their fault)!
Mel
'96 Safari

[bradnailer]

Saw a post on another forum where a guy said he was parked next to a fellow who slept with his shades and windows open so he put his outside light on to block the view.

[Sky_Boss]

I turn it off because I don't want bugs swarming near the door when I get out in the evening to walk the dogs. Sometimes I forget. Apologies in advance to any and all BUGGED by it.

[Happyho]

Never understood leaving a light on so someone could see to rob me. I would rather they had to stumble and fall over stuff and make lots of noise.

[okie-dokie]

I do turn off my entryway light. However I have a 20 led light that is on top of my 20 ft. flag pole that shines on my "American Flag ". I hope nobody ask me to turn it off,
It's not going to happen. I am a good neighbor, but there are certain traditions. If I am next to someone who have their lights on, I close my blinds or shades and deal with it. I suppose I'll get some negative response from this post.

[Ed-Sommers]

They do their way, you can do it yours!

Ed

[kennersonf]

Originally Posted by Steve Ownby

If I'm in a over night parking situation at a WalMart or TS I will leave the porch light on and the step retracted for basic security.

I can understand leaving the light on in while parked at WalMart or TS for security. There are probably so many parking lot lights on that one little porch light is not noticeable.

[JudyH]

I choose to believe I am forgetful, not stupid. However my DH sometimes thinks it is the opposite, says that anyway. I believe his concern is the light bulb burning out. We can't get rid of the dogs, they are family. And Thanks for sign, Dave & Nola.

[BCooke]

OK...... here I go...

Originally Posted by mel stuplich

That brings up another question:
Why, as my coach gets older is one or other of my turn signals often blinking?
It didn't seem to happen much when my coach was new to me 12 years ago!
LOL

Mel
'96 Safari

You need to replace the turn signal controller. They get quieter every year until you can not hear them any more.

When we are ATVing we leave the porch light on so our friends know what they are tripping over. (We park with 3 trailers and some times a tent all facing in.) When we are camping (read campground) we leave the light on under the step...... is that acceptable?
DW has no excuse now on the outside lights as the panel has illuminated red switches for them.
When it was my fault it use to be I would fall asleep on the couch (at home the recliner), obviously not going to bed means the light did not get turned off and waking up in a fog the auto response it to bramble to bed not tripping up the stairs or wake the sleeping.........wife (that's it ).

[topdownman]

Well, I leave my light on so people won't steal my ****. Thieves LOVE the dark, so help them out and turn your lights off.

[mel s]

Originally Posted by kennersonf

I can understand leaving the light on in while parked at WalMart or TS for security. There are probably so many parking lot lights on that one little porch light is not noticeable.

If there are many parking lot lights on that one little porch light is both useless for security....and a waste of battery power. :-(

[Arch Hoagland]

Originally Posted by Happyho

Never understood leaving a light on so someone could see to rob me. I would rather they had to stumble and fall over stuff and make lots of noise.

Then they sue you for getting hurt while robbing you.

Like the guy that fell throught the skylight during a robbery and sued the owner for being unsafe or some such thing.

There's something wrong with that.

[Ramblin]

Originally Posted by kennersonf

I’ve been RV’ing for over ten years and currently I am four weeks into a twelve week trip. I have been very curious as to why people have to leave their outside entry way lights on all night. I live in an area affected by lots of city lights and quite frankly enjoy the lack of lights at night. In my opinion, I find it very annoying to be parked next to a fellow RV’er who leaves their outside entry light all night. I like to sleep with the windows open and shades up to get fresh air. Can’t do that when someone is parked next to me and is all lit up. Some of you who read this may consider me to be a cranky old man. Maybe you’re right, but I still like to hear from someone who may have an explanation for leaving their outside entry way light on all night.

In my coach is a roll of Duct Tape. Entry lights that are left on all night are easily fixed.