Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Yellow disc

  1. 2nd January 2014, 08:57 PM #1
    Happy Travellers
    Happy Travellers is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Sunshine coast Qld.
    Posts
    16
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Yellow disc

    Sorry if this appears a silly question but I honestly don't know. What is the purpose of the yellow disc on the front of military vehicles and trailers.


    Thanks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 2nd January 2014, 09:18 PM #2
    Carzee's Avatar
    Carzee
    Carzee is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Canbeera
    Posts
    545
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Here you go;

    (quote)
    Usual markings & signs on Series 2 & 2A:
    1. Unit Marking tac sign
    2. Army Registration Number plate
    3. Bridge Weight Classification plate
    4. Divisional / Formation tac sign



    ref - AAFSVM book -REMLR
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 2nd January 2014, 09:20 PM #3
    Homestar's Avatar
    Homestar
    Homestar is offline Super Moderator & CA manager Subscriber
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Sunbury, VIC
    Posts
    20,105
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Yep, a bridge plate. Shows weight classification for the vehicle. Sme weren't marked - like osome 101's - I believe that although the bridge plate was fitted, they were being phased out around that time, so some didn't get marked - could be mistaken there though.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 26th August 2014, 05:46 PM #4
    DWCamo's Avatar
    DWCamo
    DWCamo is offline Fossicker Supporter
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    43
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I met a nice man (ex-army) in Hardware & General Hornsby last year (Hector Gonzales I think his name was). Anyway he was mad for Perenties and I seem to recall him mentioning that the position of the yellow disc on army trailers is used by army personnel (particularly instructors during driver training) as a guide to the limits when reversing the trailer (i.e. to avoid jack-knifing). Note to self - I must try it out with my trailer.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« A 'win' at the local Tip Shop | how much for a set of EMEI's »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!