Pet peeve, neighbors leave porch light on

[DC_MC]

This drives us crazy. Nice night and we’d like to leave windows open for air but are forced to close shades tight because of a porch light aiming right at us. You’d think in the close quarters of most RV parks that people could be more considerate

[rhagfo]

Boy would dislike being next us! We have found that having a string of LED lights around the bottom of the 5er have solved our rodent problems. While we typically are in maintenance positions and away others, we have been loop host for last three months. The first month we were is a bit of an isolated site from campers, the last two we are in with other RVs, only request was when we had a couple in a tent next to us for five days. We managed to block most of the light to their site. The only time we have had a mouse issue was during a nine day power outage. I will say normally I lay the strip down lights up, this time they are lights down.

[Unobtanium]

cummins2014 wrote:



Quiet time in most RV parks I have been in is 10 pm. I would think that means sitting out talking ,lights on etc. I suppose if you guys are whispering sitting in the dark that works, but its doubtful you do .

So now "quiet time" means you need to be inside by the stated time?

I know of a state park that used to be great for astronomy fanatics who used to set telescopes up right near the campsites in an open area. Then they upgraded the loop to full hookup sites and that was the end of that. It now looks like Times Square and attracts an entire different demographic of user, lots of class A's and C's who try and cram into the sites with a high percentage of rude and obnoxious uppity busy bodies for some reason. Even the deer that used to graze in a meadow nearby all night stay away from that area when the place is lit up like Broadway.

[MikeDupont]

I've forgotten before and left my porch lite on all night. Felt terrible. If someone had said something to me, i would have fallen all over myself apologizing. So if its me, Please remind me how inconsiderate i've been!

Treat others like you'd like them to treat you. Small things can help or hurt the right person a lot.

[toedtoes]

The RV parks I've been to have almost all had street lights turned on all night so I'm not going to complain about a porch light. I just lower the window shade.

I have never had this problem at a campground where the surrounding area is dark.

[ferndaleflyer]

I am 80 years old and hope I never have to worry about these trivial things. I have more important things to worry about.

[cummins2014]

kfp673 wrote:

mdcamping wrote:
Had an similar issue with a neighbors light that was shining through our tent end when we were tuning in for the night. I politely asked them turn off the light as they were fine with it. problem solved.

I'll put up a string of lights, I just unplug when I turn in, notice most other folks do the same, no worries.

Mike

I think this type of polite communication is key, but it is important to remember it is a 2 way street. My family (kids included) are night people. So if your "turn in" time is 9 or 10, I'm sorry but my light is staying on. 11 or 12 when we go in and they 100% go off. Everyone should be flexible, but also willing to communicate. Now if a neighbor leaves it on all night (we have all forgotten and done it), a quick reminder and I'm sure 99% will say no problem.

Quiet time in most RV parks I have been in is 10 pm. I would think that means sitting out talking ,lights on etc. I suppose if you guys are whispering sitting in the dark that works, but its doubtful you do . Most expect whatever is going on until quiet time, but after that its time to shut it down . We are talking about outside lights here, I'm sure whatever lights are on inside is not a problem.

[fj12ryder]

The LED has become the bane of people who don't care for lit up trailers. All the RV parks/campgrounds have many, I mean many, trailers that are lit up when no one is outside. I've used our lights when we're outside, but shut them off when we go in. Easy, peasy. It's gotten to the point where one doesn't need a flashlight to go to the showerhouse/restroom. 🙂 Since our new bedroom doesn't have windows right by the head of the bed, it's not as big of an issue as it once was.

[Sjm9911]

Ill agree , most people dont even know there lights are on and bothersome. Always ok to go and explain it to them. When i had a pop up it was more bothersome then. Any light would light up the bed ends. Some of the fith wheels have lights on all sides, and they have no idea they are even on.

[pitch]

Of course lights are 100% acceptable when you are out and active. When you retire for the night just turn them off.
Don't understand why folks like light. Darkness is our friend. I like it when the bad guys bang their shins and trip over stuff trying to get to my gear. Why should I light the way to their paradise?

[kfp673]

mdcamping wrote:
Had an similar issue with a neighbors light that was shining through our tent end when we were tuning in for the night. I politely asked them turn off the light as they were fine with it. problem solved.

I'll put up a string of lights, I just unplug when I turn in, notice most other folks do the same, no worries.

Mike

I think this type of polite communication is key, but it is important to remember it is a 2 way street. My family (kids included) are night people. So if your "turn in" time is 9 or 10, I'm sorry but my light is staying on. 11 or 12 when we go in and they 100% go off. Everyone should be flexible, but also willing to communicate. Now if a neighbor leaves it on all night (we have all forgotten and done it), a quick reminder and I'm sure 99% will say no problem.

[mdcamping]

Had an similar issue with a neighbors light that was shining through our tent end when we were tuning in for the night. I politely asked them turn off the light as they were fine with it. problem solved.

I'll put up a string of lights, I just unplug when I turn in, notice most other folks do the same, no worries.

Mike

[JoeH]

How about those 5th wheels with the V shaped LED lights on the nose... very annoying

[dodge_guy]

I’m also amazed at how many people have no idea what each switch does. And instead of turning off the switch because they don’t see anything they leave it on. This is not a new to the person RV, but you can clearly tell they’ve had the rig for a while!

[Unobtanium]

Get a 2M candle power spotlight and return the favor. They may get the hint, or maybe not.

[craig7h]

I am with you on that 100%. I hate to turn the porch light on to take the dog out.