4 Points of Lights & Triangle ~ Fargo Trailer 8

Trailer night lighting

Earlier [03/01] I took pictures of the trailer night lighting and posted the collage I created of the photographs taken.

Night Lighting torn edges

Four flags and the SMV Emblem [pictured to the left] have been added. The triangle [which meets the ASAE S276.3 Standard] does not meet the more reflective current standard S276.6.

It is difficult to judge using a camera and flash how drivers will see the triangle. I placed my car at the end of my driveway and find the triangle as reflective as the taillights on our other car. That is, the triangle reflect a car’s headlights better than my camera flash. For now, that is fine. Now that I have the plastic triangle, I can purchase a more reflective decal.

Reality is, the DiNotte 140L Tail Lights do a powerful job and will be seen, as well as the lights at the top of the flagpoles.

The SMV triangle says the lights you are approaching are those of a slow moving vehicle.

I took many pictures, but will rely on this one for the discussion I present here. As TyTrike says: "yup…think you got your rear covered… way to go!"

Thanks! –jim

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A Trailer for Fargo ~ DIY ~ [The Final Step] Reply

The final step was one of finishing more than construction and consist on multiple sub-steps:

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  • Compartmentalized the 2 storage boxes for control of items placed in the trailer

  • Installed 4 flags and topped the flag pole with Wandertec mLites

  • Installed the SMV Emblem

  • Managed trailer battery placement

  • Set up solar power for the wireless remote controlled DiNotte 140L trailer lighting

  • Tidied up [Tongue Stand & more]

  • Steps in my quad trailer construction:

    Fargo Trailer ~ SMV Emblem Installed 6

    Trailer, with SMV Emblem
    Finally! I did not get a call, but the emblem was there at 8:30 this morning. I've installed it using the bracket I showed earlier. I used rubber washers at the bottom to absorb road shock and a magnet at the top to keep it in place. I am pleased with the results.

    Finally! I did not get a call, but the emblem was there [a local store] at 8:30 this morning. I’ve installed it using the bracket I showed earlier. I used rubber washers at the bottom to absorb road shock and a magnet at the top to keep it in place.

    Although the emblem is supposed to be a minimum of 24" above the ground [It's 16"], I am pleased with the results.

    SMV Emblem Mounting SMV Emblem Mounting
    See my flickr trailer Fargo Set for photo enlargements and a few additional pictures.