trimster Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 After our trucks are reclassified as a motorhome, do we need the top clearance reflectors on the back of the cab? Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Good question...and I don't know the answer but if I were a betting man, I'd vote yes. No one needs an unnecessary stop by an LEO. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Well, the obvious answer would be, "Have you ever seen them on a motorhome?" However, David Dixon is our resident expert on lighting requirements, and he went around the National HDT rally a year or two ago, and found nearly none of the higher end coaches, whether MH or fifth wheel, complied. I'm leaving mine in place. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Ours are gone, following a repaint. Never to be seen again. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 He's is thinking clearance lights on the BACK if the cab. The answer is no. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 I've never had a commercial DOT inspector pay any attention to back of cab reflectors, so I seriously doubt that a truck retitled to motorhome or private truck will attract any attention. I wouldn't worry about it. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 There is a requirement for reflective tape up high on the back of the sleeper. The tape should already be in place on your truck. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 That tape still on mine but faded so of no usefulness. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimster Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, Parrformance said: There is a requirement for reflective tape up high on the back of the sleeper. The tape should already be in place on your truck. The last owner (commercial driver) put them on wrong plus they were plastic and the adheasive tape has failed. I just replaced them with 1" DOT reflective tape. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Not trying to adopt a “holier than thou” attitude, but why would we remove or not replace anything that makes us more visible to other drivers under poor visible conditions? As Rickeieio said, David Dixon looked over my truck and made several recommendations to increase visibility and safety. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 A few years ago, we were travelling in a heavy rain. Mid day, so light wasn't the issue. The spray from tires caused a "fog" layer above the pavement 3 or 4 feet high. Taillights were very hard to see, even on vehicles such as trucks and trailers. We decided right then to add high mount tail lights to the trailer. Being seen is good. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Yes and Yes. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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