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Do you think high visability member ID on every vehicle is a good idea?


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ce4460

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

2,741
Washington
First Name
Will
Last Name
Campbell
Member #

1023

Service Branch
Army
It may have been done before, and/or suggested by someone else, but I first read the suggestion in a forum by Northern_XS. My member number is attached in reflective numbers on the front windshield (as shown) and in black letters on the rear tailgate. The intention is to make radio communication a bit more efficient during hardball convoy or trail. What do you think?

11-Toyota #1023.jpg
 

mmnorthdirections

Rank VI
Founder 500
Member
Investor

Off-Road Ranger I

3,470
Dixon Ca
First Name
mason
Last Name
north
Member #

364

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KN6EUR
That's cool, I will not go as big but will be easily visible. Cool idea thanks!!!!!
 
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vegasjeepguy

Rank V
Launch Member

Advocate II

2,566
Gravette, AR, USA
Member #

1130

One issue is the member ID will realistically only be readable within a few car lengths. You can identify the vehicle in front and behind (with a spotter), but beyond that it will be pretty difficult to see.
 

ce4460

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

2,741
Washington
First Name
Will
Last Name
Campbell
Member #

1023

Service Branch
Army
I think vegasjeepguy is right, even though I've put 3" numbers on the front windshield and 2" letters and numbers (OB-1023), they'd be difficult to see from more than a few car lengths (think of license plates). While use on the highway would be restricted to those nearest, I think their best use is for spotting and camp or campsite ID. Just a thought.
 
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maktruk

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

2,741
95046
Member #

0912

Probably not practical for the purposes you state, but the minute I collect a bit of trail dust I start writing OB#0912 all over my truck...
 
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Narbob

US West Region Director
Staff member
Founder 500
Member

Pathfinder II

2,970
Culver City California
First Name
Bob
Last Name
Brann
Member #

0477

Ham/GMRS Callsign
KJ6W0A
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O.Dfj

Rank VI
Launch Member

Influencer III

3,689
Foothill Farms
Member #

1466

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ce4460

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

2,741
Washington
First Name
Will
Last Name
Campbell
Member #

1023

Service Branch
Army
OK...No ID needed for the infamous maktruk.
 

ce4460

Rank V
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

2,741
Washington
First Name
Will
Last Name
Campbell
Member #

1023

Service Branch
Army
My wife suggested using wax markers, or something like that, similar to window markings "Class Of" or "Just Married"
 
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KTM GRIZZLY

Rank VI
Launch Member

Influencer I

3,616
Apache Junction, AZ, USA
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Girard
Member #

5987

I know it's not OB traditional colors but putting the numbers in neon green ,neon orange, neon yellow or any neon color you prefer with reflective backing so that they reflect off headlights and other spotlights might be a good idea also and more eye-catching going down the road! Also placing it very high on the rig!http://www.dontgethit.com/reflective-address-numbers.html just as an example!
 
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