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Default Flag to show trailer corner.

On 13/04/2018 19:46, David wrote:
On Fri, 13 Apr 2018 19:22:41 +0100, Nightjar wrote:

On 13-Apr-18 7:07 PM, David wrote:
Since changing cars I can't see the little trailer when towing it. I
can hear it so I know it hasn't disappeared.

Reversing would be a challenge!

I thought about fixing flags to the rear corners so I could see where
they were.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trailer-Bik.../dp/B004CRNJR8

Looks to be a potential solution. Wing mirrors are 1400 mm off the
ground (to give an idea of eye level) so these should be visible
through the back as the bolts on the trailer I am thinking of using are
about 650mm of the ground when the trailer is level.

These may be a bit flimsy, and possibly not designed for travelling at
60 mph.

Anything else I might be able to just bolt on?


When I had a small trailer, I bolted a couple of broom handles onto the
rear corners to act as guides.


Was it a wooden trailer?

This is a fairly ancient tin trailer so not much to bolt to apart from the
lower rear corners.

I would prefer to use the existing bolts, one on each side.

Worth considering, though, as broom handles are not expensive. :-)

Cheers



Dave R



Some magnets to attach the poles then?
Just take them off when driving fast.