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General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Bill Lampkin on August 26, 2018, 11:30:51 PM

Title: Hazard Flashers
Post by: Bill Lampkin on August 26, 2018, 11:30:51 PM

So I'd like to use my 4-way emergency flashers on long downgrades, like truckers do, to draw attention to the fact I'm headed downhill slowly using the Jake brake. Only thing is, when the Jake brake is on my emergency flashers won't flash. They won't flash while I have the brake pedal depressed, either. Work fine otherwize. A few weeks ago we traversed Teton Pass, between Victor ID and Jackson Hole Wy; its a long 10% grade on both the up and down. The two-speed Jake brake worked wonders, and I could descend as slowly as I wished; but I would like to be able to use the 4-way flashers to warn others of my slower speed. What say you, is this how the flashers are supposed to operate?

Title: Re: Hazard Flashers
Post by: Jerry Emert on August 26, 2018, 11:53:59 PM

I know truckers do it but...at least in Florida it is illegal.  Flashers signify a vehicle stopped on or near the roadway.  Not sure about all states but usually when something is illegal in one state it is illegal in most states.
Something to consider!
Jerry

Title: Re: Hazard Flashers
Post by: Bill Lampkin on August 27, 2018, 12:08:27 AM

Well, I learn sumptin' every day, Thanks Jerry! Does your Beaver deactivate the hazard lights when you have the Jake on? Or while braking?

Title: Re: Hazard Flashers
Post by: Frank Bergamo on August 27, 2018, 02:36:45 AM

Bill, on my coach the brake lights are activated when Jake is on. I suspect that when the Jake is activated it overrides the flasher circuit. In any case, the brake lights are activated to let people know that you are slowing down or coming to a stop. Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Hazard Flashers
Post by: Bill Lampkin on August 27, 2018, 02:45:10 AM

Thanks Frank! We're over in Creed today, dodging T'storms. Heading to Cherry Creek SP tomorrow, Ft Collins after that.

Title: Re: Hazard Flashers
Post by: Stan Simpson on August 27, 2018, 03:57:51 AM

Traveling over the Rockies last week in Colorado and Utah, in several instances, there were signs that said slow moving vehicles MUST use flashers.

Mine operates the same as yours, Bill. When the Pac Brake is engaged, they engage the brake lights, and cut out the flashers.

Title: Re: Hazard Flashers
Post by: Mike Shumack on August 27, 2018, 12:40:48 PM

On all vehicles - when your hazard lights are on and you step on the brake pedal, the brake lights will go solid (where the hazard lights are using the same bulbs as the brakes lights) until you take you foot of the brake pedal.