livelaughlovejs Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 How do you like RV Awning lights? I'm thinking of buying a set of solar Chinese lantern lights for our RV awning. I don't have lots of money but would like a nice RV patio area to relax in. I bought the items to hang the lighting on and the spray to stop them from rusting the awning if we leave them on the awning all the time. http://www.amazon.com/Chinese-Lantern-String-Lights-Multi-color/dp/B00MJ6L3NQ/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t What items do you like in your RV patio area? rugs? chairs? bbq? 2014 Tiffin Allegro Open Road 31SA 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk RV Blog: http://seizethedayrvadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 If we are in a state park, National Forest, National Park or other CG in a natural setting we really dislike the campers who have to destroy the natural ambiance of the darkness with the bright lights on their awnings. In an RV park with nothing but RV's and street lights all around they are fine. But I guess you asking about the type of lights not my opinion of bright lights in dark areas. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livelaughlovejs Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm new to RVing so any input is good. Thank you, I'll be sure to use them with my fellow campers enjoyment in mind. When I find some I like 2014 Tiffin Allegro Open Road 31SA 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk RV Blog: http://seizethedayrvadventure.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm new to RVing so any input is good. Thank you, I'll be sure to use them with my fellow campers enjoyment in mind. When I find some I like When you find some fellow campers you enjoy ... Anyway , I just picked up an 18 foot string of white rope lights from Menards . They fit nicely in the accessory channel of the main awning tube . I leave them there as they do not effect roll up . They are powered by 110 volt and I run an extension cord up one of the awning legs . I have that cord plugged into a remote controlled outlet . I keep the switch inside the Monaco for easy access / control . The amount of light is enough to see by , but not enough to bother even the closest neighbor . No light shines away from the coach . The lights are similar to : Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Traveler Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I want to do LED lights. There are some nice lights you can use almost anywhere and are friendly to those who don't care for the light pollution. They are fairy lights. They emit a very VERY soft light. I have them in our backyard tree right now. It's all fine and dandy until someone's marshmallow catches fire! 2015 Ford F-250 6.2L (She ain't diesel but she hauls ass!) 2012 Jayco Pinnacle 36KPTS Http://www.5thwheelgypsy.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 You want to keep the BBQ well away from the awning, the smoke often contains enough grease to be a problem after a few cooking sessions. I like LED lights too, we used some small solar patio lights to light up the RV's black steps and make avoiding them with our shins easier. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Note: PPL just ran a special this past weekend for awning LED lights for $99.00 + shipping. They looked pretty good. I would guess that there are many others available. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Note: PPL just ran a special this past weekend for awning LED lights for $99.00 + shipping. They looked pretty good. I would guess that there are many others available. Safe Travels! Dang , they aren't at all proud of those lights are they ? And then they tack on 10 dollar shipping . You could buy about ten 18 foot rope lights for that kind of money . Of course , that's not from an RV related store . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 The only light I need on the awning is something to warn me not to walk into the awning supports when it's dark (especially if I'm wearing a baseball hat). Something solar-powered would be nice (neat trick under an awning). WDR 1993 Foretravel U225 with Pacbrake and 5.9 Cummins with Banks 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift and 33" tires Raspberry Pi Coach Computer Ham Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cochran Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Mine came with awning lights when I purchased the 5er. They are surprisingly bright actually but I don't use them if it seems they will bother someone. If not sure I ask. 2019 Thor Chateau 28E on a Ford E450 chassis. Maybe awhile but will get a new picture forgive one up there it is my old rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I didnt know darkness had an ambiance...learned somethng new today... <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Find a really dark spot far from city lights, on a clear dry moonless night, turn off all your lights and go sit outside in the dark for an hour looking at the sky. What you see is amazing when you compare it to what most folks, most places see when they look up. Some folks will go their entire lives thinking there are a handful of stars and the sky is black, very sad. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Find a really dark spot far from city lights, on a clear dry moonless night, turn off all your lights and go sit outside in the dark for an hour looking at the sky. What you see is amazing when you compare it to what most folks, most places see when they look up. Some folks will go their entire lives thinking there are a handful of stars and the sky is black, very sad. So true, and so sad. Several years ago, my dad hosted some Boy Scouts from an inner city at our family mountain cabin (9500'). One of the boys could not figure out what he was seeing in the night sky. What he was really seeing was the Milky Way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I guess I should have said, being out in scenic areas at night without artificial light has great ambiance! Looking out at the country side illuminated by star light in very nice. Watching the moon come up over the hills/mountains is fantastic. Seeing the country in full moon light is wonderful. Sitting in total darkness would not be fun. The only time I have been in total darkness was being in a cave with the lights off. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksbride Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi Kevin and Janet. Hope you're still having fun outfitting your RV. You originally asked, "What items do you like in your RV patio area? rugs? chairs? bbq?" I made an EXPENSIVE rookie mistake when I was seduced by 2 zero-gravity recliners covered in lovely, textured fabric at Camping World. Later I discovered in the fine print on the care instructions they would fade in the sun, mold when damp, and generally be hard-to-clean dirt magnets in the Rio Grande Valley wind. When they are folded up, they are big, heavy, and awkward to wrestle in and out of the fiver basement. We cart those pretty space-hogs around, but never use them. For what we paid for those first two Camping World chairs we could have purchased a new Road Trip Grill and a pair of really great usable chairs. After 7 years of full-timing and looking for the most user-friendly camp chairs for our life-style, here's my criteria: comfortable weather-proof easy to clean (hose off; dries quickly) light and easy to set up, put away, or carry to campfires and potlucks at the neighbors' heavy and stable enough not to easily blow over (can scratch your rig or your neighbors', plus blowing across the road ruins the chair) folds flat / takes up minimal storage durable; doesn't need a protective $$$ storage bag - as do our original chairs After surveying many RV friends and observing their favorite chairs, we settled on breathable, weather-resistant mesh on a metal frame. Last summer I happened to find two great mesh chairs at Bed, Bath, and Beyond on sale for $15 each and for how we use them, they're perfect. We can leave them outside until we're ready to move. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/hawthorne-folding-sling-chairs-set-of-2/3265152?categoryId=13268 There are many stores that sell seasonal outdoor furniture at reasonable prices. Just because the store says 'CAMPING' over the door doesn't mean everything inside is of practical value where you park your rig. On the other hand, last time I was at Camping World I picked up 2 light-weight tripod chairs with backs, cup holders, and a carry strap for about $15 each. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/blue-tripod-chair/74250 Now those little chairs turned out to be a great buy. We use them way more than Rock expected and they take up hardly any space at all. I take one with me on birding hikes; Rock used one for a stool while he worked on a repair project. We grabbed them to sit in when new neighbors came by to visit and we gave them our "good" chairs. Hope this helps... the message isn't just about chairs. Enjoy your new RV life. You'll meet so many great people. Did you get the Chinese lanterns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksbride Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 You also asked about patio rugs, which wouldn't be practical in the places we stay nor would we have room to pack one. However, we always put out a rubber textured doormat below the stairs a wire/brush boot scraper that was hard to find but is very practical. http://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Cal-Herringbone-Scraper-Brush-13-Inch/dp/B004D17T8S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431411798&sr=8-1&keywords=Boot+Scraper+Doormat To help minimize the stuff tracked in the house in addition to the the above, the throw rug at my front door is really a plush rubber-backed bath rug that matches the rest of my carpet, but it's washable. Easy on guests with muddy feet, easy on the hostess, too. No one's the wiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atucker805 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 We have a LL Bean waterhog rug just inside the front door. It was a little pricey but has been worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxCowboy Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 We have a LL Bean waterhog rug just inside the front door. It was a little pricey but has been worth it. Have a link for that? Jeff & Laurie South Texas Hounds: Auggie (beer drinking English Cocker Spaniel) Angus (five pounds of bad azz chihuahua) Homebase: 2015 Heartland 365 Key West -- The "Uno Mas" The Office: 2016 Crossroads Hill Country 26RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Have a link for that? From your friend Google. https://www.google.com/search?q=LL+Bean+waterhog+rug&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=LL+Bean+waterhog+rug&tbm=shop 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thanks. I put that on my "if I ever get another RV" list. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaeton10 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 We like the PICO chair, folds down real small with a life time warranty. . Awning lights, we don't use them as fill timers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goostoff Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 These are the lights we use. Took me a while to find bulds with a low enough wattage to keep from attracting every bug for 20 mile radius. Now we love them. I think they have 7 watt bulbs in them. The picture below was with 15 watt flourescent bulbs which were like having 60 watt bulbs. It was way too bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebulonsMom Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 We use 3 patio rugs when spending the winter in FL. I hate dragging into the RV the sand and bits of humus that clings to our shoes. This way we have a large area to walk around and nothing to stick to our shoes. We can even walk around barefoot. We don't use patio lights anymore because we found them annoying more than anything. We use a rope light on the ground if the site is very dark - that's about it. Under the awning we have a large plastic table from Walmart with our Icemaker and some BBQ utensils. The BBQ grill is away from the awning, usually on the picnic table the CGs supply. I also have 2 of those sheepherd's hooks for a hanging basket of flowers and a bird feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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