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AirMiles · 02-19-2019, 06:00 PM

I carry a set of reflective triangles and Good Sam Roadside Assistance. Changing a tire alongside traffic going 75+ is not on my bucket list.

davidz71 · 02-19-2019, 06:22 PM

I bought 8 Halo safety flares that are AA battery powered and have a number of flashing patterns. You can see the LED bulbs during the day and they are bright at night. The body is a round and the LEDs are orange in color. I keep the batteries out of them and load them when needed. A screwdriver is needed to unfasten the two screws holding the battery compartment in place. They have a magnet to stick on the metal of the car or a fold out hook to hang on an object.

camping 101 · 02-19-2019, 06:52 PM

These work great collapsible traffic cones. On Amazon.

21Airstream · 02-19-2019, 06:55 PM

Road flares/fusses are great until they are blown off the highway and start a wildfire. I never liked the spiked ones because I had to walk back and pick up all the spikes before clearing the scene of a crash. Flares do go bad after awhile (my guess is they’re hygroscopic).

I prefer to limp to a turnout or offramp too but that’s not always possible (i.e. mechanical failure).

I figure a combination of safety devices is the way to go.

featherbedder · 02-20-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AtomicNo13

The railroad fusees I have are the handheld signalling type. There is no nail. Nothing is left behind other ash and a small waxed paper tube marked Pennsylvania Railroad.
It wouldn't be very nice to leave nails behind would it?

In my 36 yrs. of railroad conductor the only flares [fuzees] were red that have spikes not to use as for signal use, and yellow no spikes to be only used for signaling not for emergency situations. I retired 23yrs. ago I don't no if rrs have changed reds as the spikes are there to stick into ties to stop trains and other usages, both on rrs or other emergency forms off rrs. IMO no spiked reds worthless as can not be in vertical position or not being seen lying between ties, as they are huge safety for train crews to STOP or be alerted to danger. Not mentioned flares [fuzees] have smoke bad for lungs.

AgBullet · 02-20-2019, 09:35 PM

Weighted reflective triangles. Reliable, visible, safe.

Uncle_Bert · 02-21-2019, 05:03 AM

I agree the best plan is to get off the road, but in case that is not possible I carry reflective triangles and 2 highly reflective safety vests like these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O3JYGWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ojPBCbJKWBF9J
The vests are inexpensive, don’t take much space, and I want to be seen along with my rig.
Fortunately, have not had to use triangles or vests, but have had our FC 23CB for less than a year now.
-Bert

FloydCoVa · 02-21-2019, 06:10 AM

Uncle Bert , Excellent plan I’m gonna do the same.

Acheron2010 · 02-21-2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by davidz71

I bought 8 Halo safety flares that are AA battery powered and have a number of flashing patterns. You can see the LED bulbs during the day and they are bright at night. The body is a round and the LEDs are orange in color. I keep the batteries out of them and load them when needed. A screwdriver is needed to unfasten the two screws holding the battery compartment in place. They have a magnet to stick on the metal of the car or a fold out hook to hang on an object.

I use the Halo flares also - awesome product. I helped an elderly gent into his campsite late in the evening after he had driven too many hours to be an accurate driver. Setting our the Halo flares on the perimeter that night made his evening.

21Airstream · 02-21-2019, 12:57 PM

The Reflective Vest is a great idea.

223002104 · 02-21-2019, 06:43 PM

I recommend carrying DOT safety triangle and a set of battery operated LED flares. In addition, pick up a safety vest. I know that is nerdy, but two years ago I blew an engine at 2am and I didn't have these items and I experiences several close calls until a sheriff's deputy came to the rescue.

wizardglass · 02-24-2019, 10:01 AM

Wow, 60mph in Texas? That's a long, slow drive if passing through! I had always assumed RV speed limits were just the same as trucks (since they are posted). In Michigan trucks are limited to 65 in most areas and that chart says 65 for trailers
Triangles are mandatory on large trucks, I've had to use them many times. Good to carry since you never have to worry about batteries or issues with flares (we had a box of flares stored away for years only to find out that moisture had gotten to them at some point and they were ruined).
Quick note since we're on a safety topic, follow the big trucks! No, don't tailgate, what I mean is when you see lane restrictions such as "Trucks use left lane", that's usually due to lanes narrowing or construction. You don't want trucks trying to squeeze past you in these areas, so follow the trucks! I've put over a million miles behind the wheel in a semi, we don't mind.
I'm in the Midwest, so attitudes/laws may vary elsewhere.

Douglas Fir · 02-25-2019, 08:25 AM

Set of 3 at Canadian Tire
Large, solid and re-usable. Compact, flat storage. Not a fire or environmental hazard, like flares.
Easy set up and take down.
Be sure to set up whatever you have, evenly spaced out, with the 1st one quite a distance behind you, so people have a chance to slow down.
Also, hazard lights.

wizardglass · 02-26-2019, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Acheron2010

I use the Halo flares also - awesome product. I helped an elderly gent into his campsite late in the evening after he had driven too many hours to be an accurate driver. Setting our the Halo flares on the perimeter that night made his evening.

Great idea, didn't even think of that for late night campsite parking.