Something every car should have.
Dec 23, 2023 18:08:19 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Dec 23, 2023 18:08:19 GMT -5
I have travelled a gazillion miles during the course of my career, and that really informs me on the need of being prepared when on the road. Glad to see that most states have adopted the "move over for emergency vehicles, and flashing lights" in their laws.
With reduced visibility especially at night, this is a big deal. Last night my daughter called, and she had a flat tire and was on the side of the freeway not too far from the Trailboss Hacienda. I pulled up behind her and deployed my flashing magnet mount light...I could see vehicles well over a 1/4 mile away changing lanes to give us room.
Rolled out my floor jack and had her on her way in a Jiffy, no cars ever came close.
This is what I have since they languished in a cabinet at a prior job, but there are cheaper types available online, but read the reviews.
www.lumastrobe.com/shop/products/led-warning-beacon-with-heavy-duty-magnetic-base-lx-18-m/
Since we live in Arizona, we keep umbrellas in the car in case of a breakdown when the sun is up, and three legged stools so that we do not have to sit on the shoulder and be a target.... extra water and the tools for bladder drainage. Of course the wife always has "Roscoe" with her if some knucklehead has inappropriate desires on his mind.
With reduced visibility especially at night, this is a big deal. Last night my daughter called, and she had a flat tire and was on the side of the freeway not too far from the Trailboss Hacienda. I pulled up behind her and deployed my flashing magnet mount light...I could see vehicles well over a 1/4 mile away changing lanes to give us room.
Rolled out my floor jack and had her on her way in a Jiffy, no cars ever came close.
This is what I have since they languished in a cabinet at a prior job, but there are cheaper types available online, but read the reviews.
www.lumastrobe.com/shop/products/led-warning-beacon-with-heavy-duty-magnetic-base-lx-18-m/
Since we live in Arizona, we keep umbrellas in the car in case of a breakdown when the sun is up, and three legged stools so that we do not have to sit on the shoulder and be a target.... extra water and the tools for bladder drainage. Of course the wife always has "Roscoe" with her if some knucklehead has inappropriate desires on his mind.
