Running Lights & Backup Lights
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Topic: Running Lights & Backup Lights
Posted By: Leon Patat
Subject: Running Lights & Backup Lights
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 7:56am
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I have a 2017 171. Does it have backup lights? Also, my running lights cut on with the headlights but, stay on when I cut off the headlights. I have to unplug the camper from my truck to get the lights off. They reset to off until I cut the truck headlights on again then they stay on. Any ideas?  ------------- Leon |
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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 9:24am
I don't actually know if the pods have reverse lights. I've never been behind it while I was backing up. As far as the running lights staying on, I guess your tow vehicle must continue to put out power after the lights are shut off. Perhaps it only stays lit for a minute or so after shut off, as a courtesy light while you walk in the house??
------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 10:18am
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No reverse lights on the pods. Money saving, of course. As far as lights staying on, that has to coming from your tow vehicle., Unless there is some kind of backfeed from the r-pod battery to the running lights, which would be.....weird. ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 10:31am
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There is a delay in lights turning off on our Frontier. That is controlled by the Frontier. I think it is to let you have lights if you get home and it is dark. After a minute or so, all the lights turn off. Something similar may be happening. If it is an extended period and the lights are not turning off, you would need to check your owner's manual or consult your brand's dealer to diagnose why. The RPod is just passive in this.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 10:42am
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Do a Google search, there is apparently a known problem with F150's doing that, sometimes only when towing, other times just the truck does it. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 10:48am
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The running lights on/off comes from the tow vehicle. On our F-150, those lights time out after a short while. I think you can set the delay either in the console, or through Forscan. If the trailer has backup lights (pretty sure most Rpods do not), the power would also come from the tow vehicle. I know our F-150 supports it, but I don't know about yours. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 10:49am
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------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: Leon Patat
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 1:19pm
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Thank you for all of the replies. I can live without backup lights and the running lights do time off. ------------- Leon |