Using running lights instead of awning lights?

[blodger]

Anyone tried simply lighting running lights when parked and unhitched? Don't want to put out awning and hang tiki lanterns. Anyone tried wiring 7-way cord (running lights plug) to a battery switch?

[uncle_bob]

Hi

There's a thread around here about wiring a TV side 7 pin connector to fire up the running lights. It's not that crazy.

Bob

[abqdor]

I found the thread and although I haven't tried it yet, here is the suggestion:

Easy, when camping, just put a 5 amp "blade" fuse across slots #3 and #4 on the umbilical cord you plug into the tow vehicle (looking at cord end with the nub up). That connects the running/taillights to the 12v supply of your coach.

[Isuzusweet]

Sure have, and forgot to turn them off when I went to bed. Woke up the next morning and discovered my mistake, turned them off and waited for the shorepower to recharge my batteries.........However due to a battery isolator, my shore powered converter can't recharge my engine start battery, so I still needed a boost.

We now take a couple strings of small LED Christamas lights that we string up around the coach and across the awning. It looks very festive.

Cheers
Tony

[CRH]

I use a fuse and do it most every trip

[blodger]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try out the fuse suggestion. Gonna be lookin good.

[AWCHIEF]

A popular and previously discussed topic.

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