Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2004 20:54:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Jason Kirk <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET>
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From:         Jason Kirk <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Slow-poke vanagon warning sign
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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