clearance lights

[huskyrunnr]

I have an older 8' NCO that has no clearance lights on the front or rear. I was happy I didn't have those ugly 3 light bars or the outside lights. Then I realized i'm probably running afoul of current law. Sure enough I am. Anyone ever add these to an old Alaskan that never had them? Any suggestions?

 

[thisoldcamper]

I'd claim to be grandfathered in to the older requirements and leave the lights off (running afoul of current law is becoming an increasingly desireable activity for me). When I re-did my camper, I left the outer 2 (of 5) off because I didn't like the way that they looked - all crooked and such.

 

[huskyrunnr]

Thx for the response. I had the skin peeled off two years ago for rot repair and I really did not want to go through all that again so soon. In twenty years it hasn't been a problem... yet. I was thinking stick-on decoys, or AA powered temporary lights, but couldn't find any.

BTW, your re-do is gorgeous.

 

[Freebird]

I gather that clearance lights are REQUIRED on Alaskan Campers traveling at night in the down positions?
I guess I might kinda understand on a BIG camper, but the Alaskans aren't much taller than the cab....??
All states? Please bring me up to speed...

Ok, I looked it up. Anything over 80 inches in width is a federal requirement....
Wow. Will the accelerating gov meddling ever slow down?

 

[caseboy]

i just used reflectors on mine. they came with sticky pads , but can be screwed on also. mine have been on for 2 years with the sticky pads-- holding good.

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[Skysix]

over 80" needs corner clearance only or the middle triple set as well?

I gather that clearance lights are REQUIRED on Alaskan Campers traveling at night in the down positions?
I guess I might kinda understand on a BIG camper, but the Alaskans aren't much taller than the cab....??
All states? Please bring me up to speed...

Ok, I looked it up. Anything over 80 inches in width is a federal requirement....
Wow. Will the accelerating gov meddling ever slow down?

 

[huskyrunnr]

The triple lights signal that the load is wide, so are required. I stumbled across that building up a trailer for my wide outrigger canoe. I am pretty sure it is the same requirement for any piece of the vehicle over 80" wide going down the road.

I rank it right up there with having a light for the rear plate.

 

[Ripperj]

I guess I'm strange, I went through some effort to rebuild the clunky looking original triple clearance light on my rebuild. I had the base bracket sand blasted and powder coated and bought new led double bulls eye lights that match the original.

 

[Rusty]

You're not strange Ripper....but then again...maybe I am too...

my wife would attest to that as well

I did the same to mine