Instead of fresh paint, I think I'll give the whole Vanagon the once-over with that reflective tape. Poor man's auto-body. I'll have to rename her "Candy Cane" though. Jason
> -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > David Brodbeck > Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 7:53 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Slow-poke vanagon warning sign > > On Fri, 4 Jun 2004, Harald Rust wrote: > > > Forwarded from: > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vw-camping/ > > Photo of a vanagon with a special orange striped > > flashing warning sign to alert other drivers to the > > slow-moving vehicle. > > Thought it was a good idea, and could increase safety, > > Most auto parts stores now sell the red and white reflective tape that you > see on the backs of most semi trailers. Research has shown that this > causes a significant decrease in accidents on heavy trucks; it would work > on Vanagons, too, I'm sure. That's what I would use, because it's > something people already associate with the backs of slow vehicles. > Headlights will light this stuff up at amazing distances. > > Do *not* use a slow moving vehicle triangle, like you see on tractors. In > Michigan (and probably most states) it's illegal to use one on a vehicle > that can exceed 25 mph. > > > David Brodbeck, N8SRE > '86 Volvo 240DL wagon > '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel |
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