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Submitted: Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 15:24
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paul2.8d
Being a newcomer to 4 wheel driving, im wondering if anyone could tell me the reason for high flags on the front of some forbies ive seen around sand dunes, im presuming its for safety to be seen by other fwd's on approaching peaks of dunes etc. is this correct?
Thanks Paul......... (Hooked on Stokton)
Reply By: Phil G - Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 15:39
Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 15:39
Usually mounted on front of vehicle/bullbar; 3.5 metres above the ground; need to be flexible so they wobble around;
orange flag is easily seen against blue sky. Aerials usually not high enough.
Very important for all
sand dune travel whether beach or desert to avoid head-on collisions at the top.
Not a club thing, just a safety thing, but clubs are usually very safety conscious.
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Follow Up By: macandjen - Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 16:52
Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 16:52
I'm going to
Robe at
Easter - can anyone point me to a place to get one of these? Eastern suburbs of
Melbourne.
Thanks
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Follow Up By: Davoe - Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 17:33
Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 17:33
Try safety products shops as they are used by alot of mining companys
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Follow Up By: theratt - Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 18:40
Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 18:40
ARB stock them
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Follow Up By: Brian - Saturday, Feb 28, 2004 at 00:45
Saturday, Feb 28, 2004 at 00:45
length of PVC pipe tied to bullbar and flag!
They also use them on
mine sites!!
Brian
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Reply By: Member - Luxoluk - Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 21:49
Friday, Feb 27, 2004 at 21:49
You may get one at Bunnings etc. Piece of 1/2" electrical conduit and mount to bullbar. I slip
mine into a 6" piece of pipe that bolts into the CB bracket and wrap a bit of 100mph tape to hold it in. Old piece of
orange material affixed to top and bob's ya.....It flexes under trees, its all
orange, can be disassembled into 2 sections, can be used to get the footy outa the tree, sword fight with the kids, disposable and cheap, in my opinion of course...! CheersButcher Country Track - Vic
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Follow Up By: Phil G - Saturday, Feb 28, 2004 at 00:40
Saturday, Feb 28, 2004 at 00:40
I do the same, but use the 20mm
orange electrical conduit and put a rod of dowel up the middle to reinforce the lower metre or so. It slots straight into a piece of 25mm RHS steel or like you say, tape it to the bullbar. I also make it 2 piece, but reinforce this join with duct tape.
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