What supplies do we need for our vehicles?
Many new RAO riders have questions about where to go to get the proper hardware supplies to outfit their vehicles. The following is a sample of some of their products suitable for RAO.
Some ‘Must have’ items * Orange slow moving magnetic vehicle triangle plastic sign * Caution Bicycle Ahead or Bicycle Race sign * Amber strobe light with magnetic base and cigarette plug * (you will need 2 of these per pace vehicle) * Silver (or other bright color) reflective bike tape
Some other items to consider * Cigarette plug outlet box with 15 amp circuit breaker with 2-15’ extension plug in for strobes * Non slip tape 2“x60ft. roll (good when climbing on wet van bumpers) * Weatherproof First Aid Kit
Remember to always use the proper size fuses and switches if you are wiring your extra lights directly to your car battery. The cigarette lighter plug in most vans will not power extra lights without blowing a fuse.
If your van cigarette lighter is not “LIVE” when your car engine is “OFF” you will need a direct plug to your car battery to power equipment plugged into your cigarette lighter.
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