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Scrounging Strobes

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  1. Skier76

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    My last scrounge had me parked on a typical narrow New England main road. I wasn’t able to park over the curb, so I took up a good portion of the lane.

    While I did have my 4 ways on, I realized the gates on the trailer partially blocked those.

    For a bit of extra insurance, I picked these up off of Amazon; $17 for 3. They have multiple different modes, USB C chargeable, magnet on the back and a hook on the back. I put two in the truck and one in the SUV.

    No affiliation; just sharing.

    Stay safe out there!

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  2. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Great idea. Safety is my main priority when scrounging roadside. Line of site for traffic in both ways and my being able to pull off the road as far as I can. I have my two 3' tall cones I use as well.

    Cut safe and hoard on! :tree:
     
  3. yooperdave

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    Can you use them on the vehicle while you're on the way to the scrounge??? :whistle:


    :D
     
  4. Skier76

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    They do have a “Highly Valuable Black Walnut” mode.

    :rofl: :lol:
     
  5. buZZsaw BRAD

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    What about black locust? :D
     
  6. brenndatomu

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    Those new(?) magnetic wireless/Bluetooth trailer lites are pretty slick!
     
  7. Skier76

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    You have to hit the right button sequence to get it in to “Brad Locust Mode”. I believe it summons a police escort if you are driving the right kind of pickup truck with a special tailgate. ;)
     
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    Yep, probably flashes blue and red lights....sirens sound too.