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02-26-2017, 11:32 AM
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2017 FC 28 Twin
Plymouth
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Join Date: Jan 2017
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Running lights on ??
I've seen in pics on different sites at rallies that AS's have there running lights on while parked & not hooked to the TV I have an idea how this done but just wanted to check here and see what others do I'm sure there's a sure fire simple approach that has been figured out so why would I want to reinvent the wheel.
Thanks
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Our new FC 28 arrives in April and we can't wait 😊
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02-26-2017, 11:38 AM
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Rivet Master  
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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I'm sure you could make an adapter to fit into the 7 pin connector and power it by a 12 v. supply/battery/charger, etc.
Although I've never done it. I don't think you can power only the running lights without the tail lights. Maybe if they're LED the drain on a 12v. battery is negligible.
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02-26-2017, 12:05 PM
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ShinyPete
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Bushnell
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 413
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Running lights on ??
Dragline-
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.
We do it a lot. Hope this helps.
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02-26-2017, 12:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Or you can go fancy and make up a wiz bang gizmo. They are a couple of companies that make the expensive gizmos. I made up a gizmo out of parts from around the shop. Spare 7 pin plug, few inches of wire, short length of PVC pipe and a fuse. I also have a flasher that can be put in line for roadside emergencies. Painted it orange because I had a can. Total cost zero.
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02-27-2017, 11:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
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I did what 'Shiny Pete' did; a fuse across 3&4.
I soldered a piece of 14ga. Wire to the fuse tabs for Easter installation.
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02-27-2017, 12:15 PM
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Sonoma Co.
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Also, convert running lights to LEDs and you can power them up for days on end with the coach battery and the 3-4 jumper. Amazon has 12 packs of LEDs for low price.
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02-27-2017, 12:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Jan 2015
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There are a few products out there that are just a knob that you plug into your 7-pin. I guess it connects the circuit and keeps the lights on.
This isn't the one I bought (I can't locate the website for the company where I bought mine), but it came up with a Google search: http://www.rvglow.com/
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02-27-2017, 12:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ShinyPete
Dragline-
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. |
Why didn't I think of that? Simple, genius.
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02-27-2017, 02:28 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ShinyPete
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.
We do it a lot. Hope this helps.
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I do this same thing, except I used a spare 2' adapter cable. Same deal with the fuse. Funny how the fuse is just exactly the right size to fit, too, lol.
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02-27-2017, 02:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Just in case you would rather see it then read it 
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02-28-2017, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USAtraveler
Also, convert running lights to LEDs and you can power them up for days on end with the coach battery and the 3-4 jumper. Amazon has 12 packs of LEDs for low price.
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The only time I hear the fan running on my PD converter is when I jump the exterior lights they suck a lot of power. I have swaped all the interior lighting to LED. Never got around to the exterior.
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02-28-2017, 09:12 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
2017 30' Flying Cloud
Highland
, California
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AStreamNerds
Just in case you would rather see it then read it
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Does the "pin jumping" trick also turn on the rear camera?
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02-28-2017, 11:43 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Granbury
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 412
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zapper
Does the "pin jumping" trick also turn on the rear camera?
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Yes...the rear camera on all new model Airstreams is powered through the running lights. It's wired that way from the factory.
I guess you could bring the monitor inside with you and watch what's going on outside.
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03-01-2017, 04:51 AM
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You can also use a 552 electronic flasher in those same pins to make all the running lights blink. "Canadian Christmas Lights". I'm sure you'd be the hit of the campground if you did this...
I wouldn't recommend doing this with any that have the backup camera connected to the running lights, at best, the camera would probably not like being powered up 2-3 times per second...
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03-01-2017, 06:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
The only time I hear the fan running on my PD converter is when I jump the exterior lights they suck a lot of power. I have swaped all the interior lighting to LED. Never got around to the exterior.
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Yep, same here. I'm getting that "squeaky" sound reported in another thread on the PD4655, but only when I have the exterior lights on. I'm either going to pull the PD4655 and check the fan or else convert the exterior lights to LED. I haven't decided which yet. 
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2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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03-01-2017, 07:02 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
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We have been doing it with an automotive fuse for years. It's really easy and costs almost nothing. See photo.
Brian
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03-07-2017, 06:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
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Join Date: May 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
You can also use a 552 electronic flasher in those same pins to make all the running lights blink. "Canadian Christmas Lights". I'm sure you'd be the hit of the campground if you did this...
I wouldn't recommend doing this with any that have the backup camera connected to the running lights, at best, the camera would probably not like being powered up 2-3 times per second...
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After reading this, I bought a 552 flasher; didn't work.
The LEDs just came on dim, but no flashing. FOOO! 
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07-25-2017, 01:57 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2017 19' International
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
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running down batteries?
I have tied this a couple of times, but after the last time, I got back to my AS and the batteries were completely dead. It was connected to shore power for a month, so I thought it would recharge the batteries at the same time??? I used a 10 fuse to bridge the gap and left them on all night. Not sure what happened.
I have a 2017 Serenity 19 with all LED lights and with a back up camera. I took the batteries into Interstate for testing. Hoping they are ok or I can get a warranty replacement.
Any thoughts?
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07-25-2017, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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What batteries do you have and what are the manufacture dates?
Label should be on the batteries with dates.
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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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07-26-2017, 07:52 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 19' International
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
What batteries do you have and what are the manufacture dates?
Label should be on the batteries with dates.
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I have the Interstate deep cell that came with the AS. 12 volt parallel. I bought the AS in December 2016 and have not used the batteries to boondock. The batteries were dated 2015. They are still under warranty and I may get a new pair out of the deal.
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