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11-08-2006, 06:06 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1983 31' Airstream310
Iowa City
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Tacky lights at Menards...
Our Iowa paper had a sale ad for Airstream trailer tacky lights at Menard's for $7.99. We aren't needing any, but thought I'd pass along the news. They are sure cute!
I put this here because they are exterior enhancements. Hope that is okay.
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1983 Classic 310 Motorhome.
AIR 15765
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11-11-2006, 10:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1969 18' Caravel
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Yep, I got two (one wouldn't do) at our Menard's (I'm in Iowa, too). I was happy to get them at that price since the least expensive ones I'd found, previously, were $13.99.
I think I may change-out the bulbs for colored ones: that may 'spice them up' a bit.
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11-11-2006, 11:45 PM
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Rivet Master 
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
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Ok, I will bite...
What are Airstream tacky lights?
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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11-12-2006, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
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They are little Airstream trailers with lights in them. Could be used to attach to your awning or other usage. Menard's is selling them in their trim a tree section. I have a previous set of alterante Airstream trailers and Nash Metroplitans.
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11-12-2006, 07:50 AM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
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i gotta get some!
and the little beer mugs too!
just need some time to get to menard's...
john
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11-12-2006, 11:42 AM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Thanks for the info!
Airstream lights tacky?? No no those lights would only be tacky if they were shaped like white boxes 
I'm getting my list ready for the store and those lights are on it. Thanks for the info! 
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11-12-2006, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 25' Safari
Salem
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Originally Posted by CaddyGrn
Ok, I will bite...
What are Airstream tacky lights?
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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 Hi, after this question, I know what you are talking about; But why are they called "Tacky Lights?"
Bob
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11-12-2006, 07:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1983 31' Airstream310
Iowa City
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Because...
Um...some very unfortunate observers of the RV lifestyle would turn up their little noses at the mere thought of exterior decor that was so tacky...thus, the origin of the "tacky" light. (Flamingos? How gauche!) If everyine lit just one little candle (read "tacky light"), what a bright world this would be...
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11-12-2006, 11:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 16' Bambi
1962 22' Safari
Yreka
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Oh, you are talking about Party Lights! I have some of those little airstream lights... put them up along with a little string of flamingo lights each chance we get! We also have flamingos we stick in the ground (you know those really "tacky" pink ones....) but ours aren't "tacky" they are silver colored. Thanks for clueing in the clueless!
Mrs. NorCal Bambi (traveling in S Tardis)
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11-12-2006, 11:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
SACRAMENTO
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Bright and shiny!
I can attest to seeing Caddy's bright party lights and shiny flamingoes and lil air chicks
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01-02-2007, 02:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Scurry
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Since I'm new to the Airstream lifestyle I have to ask this dumb question:
How do you folks attach your tacky lights to the awning? My old trailer had a track that I slid the light hangers into...the AS doesn't. What's your secret? I have a whole box of tacky lights just waiting to hang so I can light up my patio and illuminate my pink flamingos!
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01-02-2007, 02:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
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Originally Posted by Brow324
How do you folks attach your tacky lights to the awning?
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We string them up with the poles & frame parts of our awning. We tried the little clips from Camping World, but they weren't strong enough to hold them and they fall off & get lost. Another solution I have seen is clear plastic clothes pins...
Curious as to what others use too.
Shari
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01-02-2007, 02:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
We string them up with the poles & frame parts of our awning. We tried the little clips from Camping World, but they weren't strong enough to hold them and they fall off & get lost. Another solution I have seen is clear plastic clothes pins...
Curious as to what others use too.
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We use 1 1/4" binder clips purchased at Staples in a box of about 25 and leave them attached to the lights when we take them down.
Bill
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
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01-02-2007, 03:32 PM
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2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
We string them up with the poles & frame parts of our awning. We tried the little clips from Camping World, but they weren't strong enough to hold them and they fall off & get lost. Another solution I have seen is clear plastic clothes pins...
Curious as to what others use too.
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We use the white plastic coated clothes pins, they are noticeable but they are great when they fall to the ground and easier to find.
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01-02-2007, 06:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
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Originally Posted by john hd
i gotta get some!
and the little beer mugs too!
just need some time to get to menard's...
john
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John,
Why not just cut the bottom out of a bunch of Miller MGD cans, wire lights to them and string them up?
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01-02-2007, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by davidz71
John,
Why not just cut the bottom out of a bunch of Miller MGD cans, wire lights to them and string them up?
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Ahh, the classy lights....  
Between those and a leg lamp, HD would be the talk of the campground!
Wonder what would be said at a WBCCI rally with 'em?
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01-02-2007, 07:20 PM
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2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
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Wonder what would be said at a WBCCI rally with 'em? |
WBCCI Camp Coordinator "Excuse me - you are in violation of rules 3 through 27 of the WBCCI handbook - please conform or we will strip you of your red numbers."
Those aren't Red Numbers they are BLUE NUMBERS.
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01-02-2007, 07:22 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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Yea, I'd suspect you'd be right...if the real beer can awning lights didn't get the motors runnin' the leg lamp would surely close the deal.
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01-02-2007, 08:12 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1982 34' Limited
1975 31' Sovereign
Grovetown
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I have the AS and car lights and have had good luck with the clips from Camper World. Where do you get a leg lamp from?
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01-02-2007, 08:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
We string them up with the poles & frame parts of our awning. We tried the little clips from Camping World, but they weren't strong enough to hold them and they fall off & get lost. Another solution I have seen is clear plastic clothes pins...
Curious as to what others use too.
Shari |
Clear plastic clothespins are a great idea! Where does one find them?
Tom
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2004 Safari 28 ft Slideout "Lucy" 4 HI CAMP
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