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Bedroom clock

What am I missing?
We're having a ball here at the rally in Brunswick GA along w/ learning more about our new to us '98 320 FT.  However, after searching the archives and Barry's site, I've yet to find out how to dim the bedroom clock which is located under the rear storage compartments.  Any help would be much appreciated.  Bill & Jan
Bill & Jan Velting
1998 U320 36'    2014 Xtreme facelift
build #5339  MC#17207
current toad: 2014 Cadillac SRX

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #1 –
Oh no, I am getting a 98 with the overhead clock next week.  On the U225 being delivered this morning, I have the option of turning off the display only.

Hope you and I get an answer to your question, soon. ;)
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
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2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
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EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #2 –
On my 2000 there is no way to dim that I am aware of, but display can be entirely shut off, clock and alarm still functioning with display off
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Reply #3 –
Same on my 93 AND 95...
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #4 –
Try a crafts store and get some of the tinted plastic sheets. Cut to fit and use however many it takes to "dim" the display. Another alternative: Car window darkening film. Same procedure.

Been there, done that to our large display bedroom digital clock.
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Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #5 –
Quote from: bill & jan velting –
What am I missing?
We're having a ball here at the rally in Brunswick GA along w/ learning more about our new to us '98 320 FT.  However, after searching the archives and Barry's site, I've yet to find out how to dim the bedroom clock which is located under the rear storage compartments.  Any help would be much appreciated.  Bill & Jan

On ours it is the "HR & MIN" buttons
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
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Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #6 –
Hi Bill, A short piece of masking tape will usually dim the light from that clock.

I knew that you two would enjoy a chapter rally and those two groups that you are with now really are the best.

Here is the video program that Dave Head found for me and helped me set up on the PC to run with the Silverleaf for the rear camera.I should have taken time to dig it out while you were here but all that partying and Jan's fine cooking slowed us down.

The company's name is Hauppauge and the only thing I can give you is the info printed on the face of the program disk.

WinTV.v7 , version 2.4D-SD-SB  This stuff is Dave's world . He's the one that found it for me AND, made it work, so contact him if you want the same set up.

Also, the image on your monitor is very dark and poor . You may want to start with a new color camera. That will solve the reversed image problem on the PC and you can still use the dash monitor for the audit system.
Gary O
2000 U320 4210

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #7 –
Thanks everyone. I couldn't believe there wasn't a dimmer, but alas, I gave to much credit.  Glad to see they changed it in the early 2000 because we think its a great place to have a clock.

@ Gary, hope you enjoyed the leftover chicken n/ rice.  The meal fell far short of the service you provided us and our coach.  I'll check the info you gave for the rear camera.  You are correct...the OEM is hardly acceptable now days.  Thanks again for all your help.

Bill & Jan
Bill & Jan Velting
1998 U320 36'    2014 Xtreme facelift
build #5339  MC#17207
current toad: 2014 Cadillac SRX

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #8 –
Order up the newer model...
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #9 –
Unbelievable, I just shut my eyes and go to sleep, I do not stare at the clock  :P
Dave M

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Reply #10 –
Hmm...let me see. Purchase a newer coach or use a piece of masking tape. I'm not even going to ask the DW her preference.

On a side note, I asked some of the late '90s owners here at the rally about the clock and got some very interesting information on personel sleeping habits.  Some sleep w/ lights always blazing due to sight issues.  We had a lot of fun with it along with some TMI tidbits.  Also, we always thought these rallys were put together for the interesting sights to be seen or new friends to be made, however it was quickly made apparent its for the food!!! Pat Brewer and crew are amazing.

Best regards ~ Bill & Jan
Bill & Jan Velting
1998 U320 36'    2014 Xtreme facelift
build #5339  MC#17207
current toad: 2014 Cadillac SRX