Quick-Change Frame System
One Frame. Years of Service. Messages Changed in Seconds.
Roadway’s permanent aluminum frame stays mounted to the vehicle while authorized fleet personnel replace the printed campaign panel in approximately 30 seconds.
The Quick-Change System at a Glance
- Live area
- 91 in × 27 in
- Panel
- 3 mm corrugated plastic (alternate substrates available)
- Retention
- Cam-over stainless spring
- Change time
- Under 30 seconds, at the yard
- Frame warranty
- Indefinite, against mechanical failure*
- Minimum order
- None. Free design, unlimited proofs.
*Damage from trees, buildings or driving excluded.
Full product description
Roadway Displays, Inc. has built the Quick-Change Frame System in Temecula, California since 1987. It is a changeable sign for the sides of refuse and recycling trucks and other fleet vehicles. The aluminum frame is riveted to the truck body once. A printed panel with a 91 in x 27 in live area sits inside it, held by a cam-over stainless spring. An authorized crew member changes the panel at the yard in under 30 seconds, with no wrap to strip and no outside installer. When the message changes, only the panel changes. Panels are 3 mm corrugated plastic as standard, with alternate substrates available depending on climate. Every frame is warranted indefinitely against mechanical failure (damage from trees, buildings or driving excluded). There is no minimum order, and design is free with unlimited proof rounds. Deciding between a frame and a wrap? See frames vs. wraps for city fleets.
The Quick-Change System
Three Components. One Repeatable System.
Roadway’s Quick-Change System separates the permanent vehicle-mounted hardware from the campaign artwork that changes over time. The frame remains installed while fleet personnel replace only the lightweight printed panel.
Permanent aluminum frame
The anodized-aluminum frame mounts to the vehicle body and is designed to remain installed through recurring campaign changes.
Spring-loaded retaining edges
The retaining edges open to provide access to the panel, then close to hold the replacement panel securely in position.
Interchangeable printed panel
The campaign artwork is printed on a lightweight removable panel. When the message changes, this is the only display component that needs to be replaced.
- Anodized-aluminum frame
- Vehicle-mounted hardware
- Spring-loaded access
- Replaceable printed panels
- Vehicle-specific configurations
Specifications
- Panel live area
- 91 in × 27 in
- Frame stock number
- SS315955
- Panel backing
- .025 white aluminum
- Retention
- Cam-over stainless spring, tamper-proof design
- Mounting
- Riveted to the vehicle body, twelve to sixteen rivets per frame
- Panel material
- 3 mm corrugated plastic (standard); alternate substrates available depending on climate
- Frame warranty
- Indefinite, against mechanical failure (damage from trees, buildings or driving excluded)
- Minimum order
- None
- Design
- Free, with unlimited proof rounds; rush orders jump the queue at no extra charge
Spec sheets: Quick-Change Frame (PDF) · Interchangeable Panel (PDF)
The Quick-Change process
Change the Campaign Without Removing the Frame.
Once a replacement panel is available at the fleet facility, trained personnel follow four steps to rotate the displayed campaign.
- 01
Open the retaining edges
Release and open the spring-loaded frame edges.
- 02
Remove the current panel
Lift the existing printed panel out of the installed frame.
- 03
Position the replacement panel
Place the new printed panel inside the permanent frame.
- 04
Close and confirm
Close the retaining edges and confirm that the panel is properly seated.
Built for fleet operations
A Simpler Way to Keep Messages Current.
The Quick-Change System is designed for recurring municipal and fleet communication—not a single permanent campaign.
No adhesive removal
Replacement campaigns do not require stripping and reapplying full adhesive graphics to the Roadway display area.
Changes at the fleet facility
Once replacement panels are available, trained personnel can rotate the displayed message where the vehicles are based.
Repeatable panel specifications
Once a frame configuration is established, its panel dimensions can be retained to support future replacement-panel orders.
Fit to the fleet
Configured for the Vehicles You Actually Operate.
Roadway reviews the fleet, available mounting area, and communication requirements before recommending a frame and panel starting point.
Roadway Reviews
- Vehicle and body types
- Available mounting areas
- Approximate fleet quantity
- Desired display locations
- Campaign and artwork requirements
Roadway Recommends
- Suitable frame configurations
- Appropriate frame and panel dimensions
- Initial frame and panel quantities
- Mounting and installation approach
- Artwork and replacement-panel starting point
Once a configuration is established, Roadway can retain the panel dimensions to support future replacement-panel orders.
Exact fitment must be reviewed by Roadway before quoting or installation.
Want to Understand the Complete Roadway Process?
See how fleet review, quoting, artwork, manufacturing, installation, and future panel orders come together.
Questions
Frequently Asked.
Practical answers about fitment, artwork, installation, and future panel orders.
Panel changes should be performed by authorized personnel who are familiar with applicable fleet-safety procedures and the Roadway frame. Roadway can provide product-specific handling guidance for the installed configuration.
Helpful starting information includes vehicle and body types, approximate fleet quantity, available photographs or dimensions, desired display locations, campaign requirements, and the anticipated project timeline.
Once a frame configuration has been established, Roadway can use the retained panel dimensions to produce future replacement panels. The department provides approved artwork or works with Roadway to prepare fleet-ready creative before printing.
Yes. Roadway can print approved artwork supplied by your agency or help prepare a defined campaign concept for the panel format. Artwork is reviewed for the selected panel dimensions before production.
The anodized-aluminum frame is designed for long-term service and recurring panel changes. Actual service life depends on installation, vehicle use, physical condition, maintenance, and operating environment.
Installation arrangements depend on the project, fleet location, vehicle configuration, and order requirements. Roadway reviews the available options as part of the fitment and quoting process.
Need help configuring your fleet?
Speak With a Roadway Specialist.
Tell us what vehicles you operate and approximately how many you may want to equip. Roadway will use that information to help identify an appropriate frame configuration, panel approach, and budgetary starting point.
Response within one business day
A real person from the Roadway team will review your inquiry.
No obligation
Many first conversations are simply fitment, campaign, and budget questions.
Prefer to talk now?
Call 866-843-2966 during business hours.