Waving!

[Wolfie]

On our last trip (May Bank holiday weekend), we were disappointed at the number of fellow caravanners we passed who did not return our friendly waves - come on guys, we're all kindred spirits - give us a wave next time 'eh?

PS we're next on the road 14/15 July on our way to the Royal International Air Tattoo so by then this message will have got around and we'll be getting plenty of responses!

 

[Damian]

For the life of me I cannot see the logic behind waving at a complete stranger whilst travelling at 60 mph, or any speed actually, with a van on the back.

Surely there are enough other things to be worrying about than who waves or not?

 

[cara89]

Hey Wolfie.We are with you.This forum can be very serious sometimes.Keep up the cheerfulness Wolfie.Dont let anyone bring you down.

 

[hollypop1]

Nothing wrong with a friendly wave, even at 60 mph with a van on the back, aint I a rogue, ha ha.

 

[starlightdj]

Hi in my other life as a biker, it is counted as courtecy to nod or acknowledge any other bike on the road.

Cant see any harm in a wave or simlar action, just like saying thanks when someone gives way to you as long as safe too do so.

Cheers

John

 

[Lakey]

Oh my goodness! why do you think anyone, just because they are towing a caravan would want to wave at a complete stranger? Should i wave at all Shogun drivers, just because they are driving the same vehicle as me?

I'm sorry, but get a grip!!!!!!

 

[forestgump]

vw vans do the hand thing ,but for safty i will do a hands free wave.

 

[cara89]

oh well..it doesnt light up your day then Gareth. But round here folkes wave at the lollypop man, kids wave out the back of the bus at old ladies. Its not about the `vehicle` althogh you are putting your `shogun` into the debate. Its not as shallow as that. Its about lifestyles and lighting up peoples days. woop woop

 

[DianneT]

When we started caravaning 40 years ago every caravanner ackknowledged with a wave as the AA man did to. Always thought it was nice and friendly.

 

[Chris_374413356]

People in boats always wave.... mind you, they are on the waves!!

 

[Hamer_5041128]

Uvongo93,

Well said!!

Hamer

 

[Phil_5041337]

I do not wave at other 'shedders', and have no intention of doing so. I am not miserable (although the wife may disagree!), but I just think its silly - my choice.

But I don't have a problem with anyone who does want to wave - their choice!

However, Uvongo93 goes a bit too far when he shares his Road Safety message about keeping both hands on the wheel at all times. Sorry, but this argument doesn't hold up at all. I assume you must take a hand off the wheel when you change gear, for example? I would suggest this takes no longer time than to wave.

I also, in common with many caravanners, and 'professional' drivers, tend to flash in large vehicles that have overtaken me. I appreciate this is not a practice recommended in the Highway Code, but I refuse to flash in caravanners who overtake me when I am already travelling the legal limit.

We all have our little foibles - just live with it. Have a nice day!

 

[rayc]

Most caravanner's do not even pass the time of day with you whilst parked next to them on site so why you expect them to wave? It was/is commonplace in the motorhome world but it is getting less so as the numbers increase. Personally I miss being saluted by RAC Patrolmen.

 

[Soozeeg]

Some wave, the majority don't.....I don't see it's anything to get steamed up about. Each to their own and all that, lol )

 

[BillD.]

I would agree with the comment about acknowledgement on site.

When we started caravanning a few years ago I expected much more of the kindred spirit. It amazes me how many people walk past you on site without so much as a glance and only a grudging mumbled response to my good morning greeting.

Has the feelgood factor of caravanning been lost these days.

I am not one of these in your face people but like to pass the time of day, is this not what its all about?

Bill D.

 

[SteveP]

I am not putting down my Ciggie or Mobile, to wave at anyone, its unsafe!

 

[Philspadders]

oh dear, what a miserable bunch we are.

 

[Phil_5041337]

I am not putting down my Ciggie or Mobile, to wave at anyone, its unsafe!

LOL, like it!!

 

[Surfer]

Which is why I drive an automatic. When waving yu are distracted from watching the road whereas when changing gear, it is normally an automatic reaction. Imagine chnaging gear and waving?

 

[DianneT]

I agree caravanners were much more friendly towards each other years ago, but then there were not so many of them. Where we have been for the last 3 months, Germany, Austria, Switzerland,and Holland our neighbours were all from the 4 Countries mentioned, they were all so friendly and helpful but not in your face. The few Brits we saw in mainly in Swiss, some did not even smile let alone say anything, just 4 couples were friendly.

 

[Lakey]

If you waved at everyone whilst going down the M5 i don't think you would ever have both hands on the wheel!!!

Oh and Carajane, we also wave at various people where i live like the lollypop man, postman etc, i not that shallow!

 

[Phil_5041337]

Which is why I drive an automatic. When waving yu are distracted from watching the road whereas when changing gear, it is normally an automatic reaction. Imagine chnaging gear and waving?

Yeah, thought you might have an automatic.

I agree that gear changing in a manual vehicle is, or should be, a natural driving occurrence, but nevertheless, being totally pedantic about it, you would not have both hands on the wheel would you?

How about when winding the window up or down? Whichever way you do it (manually or automatically), only one hand remains on the wheel. (Unless you have voice-activated windows perhaps??)

Just to confirm, I do not condone careless driving, but anyone who comes on here suggesting that they drive in a perfect manner at all times, is just not telling the truth if they are honest with themselves.

Shall we agree just to not wave at each other?

 

[Wolfie]

Thought this would cause a bit of a debate! It appears the happy campers outnumber the bah humbugs!

Mrs W looks forward to the return waves next time out!

 

[SirRogerFFS]

whilst I see no harm in exchanging a wave I wonder why it is the AA Man and RAC stopped their salute maybe something to do with keeping both hands on the wheel.

Sir Roger

 

[Parksy]

The AA man used to salute to signal to members that the road ahead was clear and no police officers were around. The AA's instruction to it's members said that if the AA man didn't salute them the member should stop and ask him why he hadn't saluted. The AA man would then inform the member that there were problems ahead but because the member had asked the AA patrolman wouldn't get into trouble with the law for mentioning that there were police officers around.

Of course this was in the golden age of motoring when there were fewer cars around and traffic travelled at speeds which would offer an AA patrolman chance to see the bumper mounted chrome and enamel badge.

Motorists are more likely to salute each other nowadays as they rush around on overcrowded roads at warp factor 9 but unfortunately the salutes tend to be of the two fingered variety.