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Post by riffraff on Jan 14, 2007 21:38:57 GMT -5
I thought I would put this out there for you guys.
I recently went and bought a couple of those LED lights that you attach to the back of your bicycle when riding. You know, the red flashing ones? Anyhow, I epoxied a rare earth magnet to the back of it and I am going to keep one in the tool kit for each bus. The rare earth magnet will hold it securely to any part of the body of the bus. I figure if a bus calves on me, I can put it on the hatch to act as emergency flashers. If I'm driving at night and concerned about the tail lights being a little too dim, I can slap it on. If the bus breaks down and needs to be towed, it is a good warning device. Not all dollies, trailers or towbars have good, working tail lights, so it can also act as "tail lights" on the back of the buses whenever they get towed as well. They cost $10 at Canadian Tire, a couple bucks for batteries. I think it is a good addition to my "emergency" kit and the stress it will relieve if I ever need it will pay it off tenfold.
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Post by dpeters81westy on Jan 15, 2007 20:05:45 GMT -5
You mean...Busses might break down? I've never heard of that before... - Doug p.s. Great idea...
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Post by bretto on Jan 15, 2007 20:27:34 GMT -5
what are you trying to say about my tow dolley? its getting welded, i tacked it together! wiring...
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Post by riffraff on Jan 15, 2007 21:22:11 GMT -5
Not dissin' your dolly - it has historical significance in the a/c scene in southern Alberta - although I do admit it was the initial inspiration!
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Post by Milkman on Jan 15, 2007 23:34:37 GMT -5
That seems like a good addition to any road side kit, not just air cooled cars. I think I will even place a few in the wife's Yukon just to be safe.
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Post by kintail on Jan 19, 2007 0:07:24 GMT -5
A variation but handy if you need to work on your bus engine at the side of the road at night. I took two T2 interior lights and mounted one on each side of the inside of the engine compartment. Throws great light with both on and beats a flashlight clenched between your teeth any day........ The flashlight held in this way also takes away from the proper articulation of the appropriate %^$#@## descripitves that might be needed in an emergency situation....
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