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11-17-2012, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic Slideout
2021 33FB Classic
Colleyville
, TX
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,540
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Use the flat, red fuse.
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11-18-2012, 07:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 166
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Thanks all! I just ordered one of the CamperLite rubber caps, I like the idea of sealing off the connection in case of rain.
Cheers,
Airstream Dad
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11-19-2012, 05:39 AM
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#23
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
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I was able to run a wire from an unused switch near the door (I assume it was intended for the valance lighting option) to a junction in the parking light wiring under the closet. It took about 3 minutes to run the wire and 20 minutes to get the wire cap back on (it's difficult to reach). It works great!
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1995 Airstream Classic 30' Excella 1000
2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
Sold: 2006 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke Supercab
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11-23-2012, 07:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Bob, can you post a schematic of your top picture?
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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11-23-2012, 02:27 PM
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#25
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Bob, can you post a schematic of your top picture?
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Hi, sorry, but I don't have one. It started with a few lines drawn on a piece of paper and other changes were done while in the process of making it work with LED tail lights. The white lights were added to give enough resistance to make the lights flash while in the flash mode. I also changed one or two switches in the process too.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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11-23-2012, 05:27 PM
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#26
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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B/U lights....
Never wired the tear-drops....
But the B/U light's have come in handy breaking camp and packing the Classic's trunk.
Bob
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11-23-2012, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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All of this talk about use in the campground is great but I built mine for use when (not if) I have to leave the camper on the side of the road for repair to the truck if I'm towed. Just remember - it will run the battery down of not connected a campground power source.
The simplest method is to get an automotive fuse holder with two wire leads - you can twist the wire ends and put them into the slots on the umbilical cable on the trailer. I did this for 2 years - I used a 20 amp fuse - that is what protection for that circuit in my truck for the trailer lights. The cost is about $2 at Walmart. You can use it later to build a fancy plug adaptor - just buy the umbilical connector for a car at Walmart and do the wire connection inside the plug housing.
BTW - it's also useful for running lights pre-check before hitting the road when you're alone.
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11-24-2012, 08:09 PM
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#28
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Land Yacht 30 SL
Oakland County
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 506
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jammer
It is said to be poor etiquette to do this indiscriminately in a crowded campground.
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I agree with Jammer, too much light in a campground is annoying.
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2005 ASLYG 30 SO
2009 Wrangler Toad
Michigan
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11-24-2012, 09:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michigander
I agree with Jammer, too much light in a campground is annoying.
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Hi, I agree too. My first unit was made for use at Airstream Rallies. My second unit [much simpler] was made for road side emergencies. [ hope I never have to use it]
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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12-15-2012, 05:03 PM
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#30
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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CamperLite contact/s
Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
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Who has the phone # or correct Web address for CamperLite ?
I placed order (Order Number: 1237) on 12/9/12 and no delivery yet (1 wk). Could it be Holiday rush or what are your product order experiences with camperLite ?. I got the order confirmation but the email address takes no reply. Thanks all.
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12-15-2012, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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There is a Contact Us link in the website...you can email them through that. I don't see a phone number listed anywhere. Good luck...
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12-15-2012, 07:15 PM
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#32
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TBRich
There is a Contact Us link in the website...you can email them through that. I don't see a phone number listed anywhere. Good luck...
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No luck. Thanks
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12-15-2012, 07:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Perry
, Florida
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 238
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I almost pulled the trigger on that ad, but I sent them an e-mail and it was bounced as undeliverable, so I backed off. Keep us posted please.
Roadrunner gave me this link,,, its more expensive but the page does give a phone number. RV Glow - Turn your outside camper lights into patio lights.
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12-15-2012, 07:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snedwid
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Will do. Thanks.
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12-15-2012, 08:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 25' International
Van Wert
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 140
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I use a 15amp blade fuse to connect the fins in the seven pin plug...locate the ridge on the plug and connect 11 o'clock to 1 o'clock...it works great.
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12-16-2012, 09:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
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Quote:
Originally Posted by F450Harley
Who has the phone # or correct Web address for CamperLite ?
I placed order (Order Number: 1237) on 12/9/12 and no delivery yet (1 wk). Could it be Holiday rush or what are your product order experiences with camperLite ?. I got the order confirmation but the email address takes no reply. Thanks all.
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You might want to search around this site for more info - I recall that someone ordered one that looked a lot like that from somewhere on the web, and it just turned out to be an automotive fuse with a cover - they wouldn't even post pictures of it because it was so ridiculously simple and could be built for 20 cents.
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1995 Airstream Classic 30' Excella 1000
2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
Sold: 2006 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke Supercab
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12-16-2012, 12:15 PM
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#37
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3 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari
New Smyrna Beach
, Florida
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 136
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I ordered one and yes, it was just a glorified fuse.............
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12-16-2012, 12:50 PM
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#38
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream Dad
Thanks all! I just ordered one of the CamperLite rubber caps, I like the idea of sealing off the connection in case of rain.
Cheers,
Airstream Dad
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Airstream Dad,
Any feedback on your order ( delivery time , communication & product quality ?
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12-22-2012, 05:57 AM
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#39
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 166
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Camperlite Feedback
Sorry for the delay, busy holiday. So to respond to :
Airstream Dad,
Any feedback on your order ( delivery time , communication & product quality ?
I ordered the product online using PayPal. The cap showed up about a week later via standard US post, no issues.
Attached are a couple of photos of the product. It's simple and seems well constructed. I attached it to my AS power plug, and it powered up the running lights as advertised, works well.
Here are several things I personally like about it:
- Note in the photo that the plug includes the rectangular "tab" so that when placing it on the plug, it aligns correctly immediately, no need to figure out which terminals the fuse goes in, making install/attachment quick and easy. Handy at night when dark.
- The plug is made of rubber, so no worries about having fingers near the fuse connectors/wire and a shock
- Similarly, it completely covers the entire plug, so in case of rain, it's contained
Hope this helps,
Airstream Dad
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12-22-2012, 06:05 AM
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#40
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airstream Dad
Sorry for the delay, busy holiday. So to respond to :
Airstream Dad,
Any feedback on your order ( delivery time , communication & product quality ?
I ordered the product online using PayPal. The cap showed up about a week later via standard US post, no issues.
Attached are a couple of photos of the product. It's simple and seems well constructed. I attached it to my AS power plug, and it powered up the running lights as advertised, works well.
Here are several things I personally like about it:
- Note in the photo that the plug includes the rectangular "tab" so that when placing it on the plug, it aligns correctly immediately, no need to figure out which terminals the fuse goes in, making install/attachment quick and easy. Handy at night when dark.
- The plug is made of rubber, so no worries about having fingers near the fuse connectors/wire and a shock
- Similarly, it completely covers the entire plug, so in case of rain, it's contained
Hope this helps,
Airstream Dad
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Thanks for your feedback , mine finally showed 2 days ago and I completely agreed with all your positive feedback. Thx again
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