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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 07:43 AM
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Backing into a dark hole!!!!!

This could help those of you that have trailers that get backed into a building of some sort when not in use or just for repair/maintance. Everyone has seen those motion dector lights so position them in a place where they can cast some light where you are backing. Now you can hit the opener button and when the door goes up or the vehicle passes thru the beam LIGHTS ON. And you have nothing to turn off when you walk/ drive out the door. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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Backing into a dark hole!!!!!

Just make sure the lights are NOT pointing towards you, otherwise the glare will make it hard to see. You want the lights to illuminate the area you are backing into.





 
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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Backing into a dark hole!!!!!

Why not go one step further and place some of that DOT tape that they put on trailers on the wall on each side of the parking space? The tape will reflect bright enough to be seen in your mirrors and guide you into place.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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