Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2004 22:52:40 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Slow-poke vanagon warning sign
Comments: To: Harald Rust <harald_nancy_vw@YAHOO.COM>
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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