A brilliant RV idea illuminates the night

What do you do with that external outdoor electric plug on your RV? RVer Tom Lowary from Chatham, Illinois got together with his buddy Bill Moritz and came up with a new twist on outdoor lighting. They used a white five gallon bucket to make a durable all weather light. Tom says this is a multipurpose implement because he also uses the bucket to wash his rig. Since it’s lightweight and subject to blowing over, you can use rocks inside the bucket to weight it down.

You can use the parts from an old lamp or pick up the light fixture from a hardware store. Tom drilled a hole in the center of the bucket lid and used washers to help hold the fixture in place when he tightened the retaining bolt. He applied silicone to the top where the cord extends out of the lid. The 60 watt bulb floods your RV patio area with warm light making your nighttime activities more enjoyable and safe.If you are an artist you can use translucent colors (like permanent markers) to make designs on the bucket giving it a personal touch. Lighting up your world with great RV ideas - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing

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