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Do you wave to Campervans?

· Posted: 15.08.2017 · #1

I had Motorhomes before buying a campervan last month, last one a A Class, I always waved to Motorhomes and campervans that I would meet on the roads and almost always got a wave back.
Since I got the camper it is very noticeable how few waves I get from Motorhomes, has anyone else experienced this?

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Re: Do you wave to Campervans?

· Posted: 15.08.2017 · #2

I wave at everything including some delivery vans and lorries by mistake

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· Posted: 15.08.2017 · #3

I wave at them all and mostly get a wave back

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· Posted: 15.08.2017 · #4

The other half waves at every van, A class, campervan, high top...no discrimination with her.

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· Posted: 15.08.2017 · #5

I'm waving all over the place...... bloody refrigerated vans never wave back !!

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Do you wave to Campervans?

· Posted: 15.08.2017 · #6

Wave to them all , very few wave back , like you i am in a sprinter convert , I think all they see is a van until its too late.
But still if a van waved to me I would wave back.

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #7

I always wave and bless the ones that don't wave back!

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #8

When driving with our Granddoughters in the open top they play Sweet or Sour. They wave to everyone ,if they wave back they are Sweet,
If the don't , well what else would they be.

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #9

Quote by sprinter

Wave to them all , very few wave back , like you i am in a sprinter convert , I think all they see is a van until its too late.
But still if a van waved to me I would wave back.

We wave at all but must say Hymer owners were very bad to wave back when we were driving the Chausson, most others would. We haven't noticed it in the Knaus though, (Sorry Hymer owners)

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #10

yeah, we spent our week waving at everything. nearly all waved back, even the van drivers who must get it a lot

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #11

nearly .....sea..... sick....... when I get home............ with all the ..................Wave...........................ss.

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #12

I usually wave to everyone but find that a lot don't wave back to me some of them look like part time under takers especially the left hand drive ones even if they stuck a plastic steering wheel on their pass side, some of their wives are busting to wave lol

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #13

We always wave and usually get a wave back. Sometimes we miss some convertibles as they are passing us before we realise its not a van. We are down south at the moment and surprisingly we are not getting many waves back.

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #14

I just keep waving and those that have not got the decency to give a wave back must be very grumpy individuals ,probably not motorhome craic type and best left alone to grow old and lonely.

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #15

Quote by ntg

I just keep waving and those that have not got the decency to give a wave back must be very grumpy individuals ,probably not motorhome craic type and best left alone to grow old and lonely.

There seems to be a collection of them forming

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #16

We wave at everything, but lately I've noticed I'm also waving when I'm out walking, or driving the car.... think it's going too far

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #17

Ever notice the different waves in different parts of the country?

Quiet a difference

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #18

Quote by mad max

Ever notice the different waves in different parts of the country?

Quiet a difference

Aye!

A back hander, a finger slightly lifted, a Royal wave, an upright full hand and the Galway middle finger

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #19

Yep got it in one,

Ya forgot the ones ( usually wife ) waving like a sinking ship

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #20

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #21

Also came across one or two who flash the lights as well as wave. What are your thoughts on that???

We once spotted a speed van on the other side of the road and flashed the lights at an oncoming Motorhome. We got a very enthusiastic wave from everyone in the van ... lovely to get the wave albeit my intention was something different

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #22

I have begun flashing the lights instead of waving for the simple reason it's a lot handier(pun) and can be seen better, problem is if they wave back I end up waving also

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #23

Quote by mad max

Yep got it in one,

Ya forgot the ones ( usually wife ) waving like a sinking ship

Funny you said that John, I got one of those waves today coming into Kilcolgan from a fellow in a silver van and it wasn't even a Camper or Motorhome, at first I thought he was MAD or MAXed out in something, it must be one of those Galway waves I suppose

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #24

I find some waves to be not entirely dissimilar to a Nazi salute, it's a little disturbing, but I know it's not intended to be like that. I still wave back.

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #25

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Quote by mad max

Yep got it in one,

Ya forgot the ones ( usually wife ) waving like a sinking ship

You could see all sorts around Galway

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #26

I've a 1999 LHD Adria Camper....Wave at eveything but find the newer the Van we wave at... the less waves we get back..

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· Posted: 16.08.2017 · #27

Quote by panda

I've a 1999 LHD Adria Camper....Wave at eveything but find the newer the Van we wave at... the less waves we get back..

I found that too but I think a lot of the newer vans that I have come across lately are rentals and and the drivers or passengers aren't aware of the waving tradition

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· Posted: 17.08.2017 · #28

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Quote by panda

I've a 1999 LHD Adria Camper....Wave at eveything but find the newer the Van we wave at... the less waves we get back..

I found that too but I think a lot of the newer vans that I have come across lately are rentals and and the drivers or passengers aren't aware of the waving tradition

They are afraid to take their hand off the wheel in case they should scratch it

:shock:

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· Posted: 17.08.2017 · #29

If you're driving through Cork and you see someone on a motorbike or in a grey Audi convertible waving at you.... it might be me!

Some even wave back at me, usually the older vans though. I guess they're slower so they get see more around them!!! Lol

Some here mightn't realize it, but the biker community has the same 'waving' tradition. I don't know what the link is, but it's there.

I haven't waved at anyone from the Coachmen in quite a while but I am looking forward to it when that day comes around again!

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· Posted: 17.08.2017 · #30

All the time never miss another camper

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· Posted: 17.08.2017 · #31

Yes I always make the effort to wave or acknowledge,but have noticed that having a Campervan I can appreciate others on approaching may not realise what I am,camper or work van. I think we in Ireland are much more friendly than on the continent , so ther you go.

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· Posted: 21.08.2017 · #32

Always wave even on the Irish motorways
I notice on the continent that nobody waves on the motorways

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· Posted: 23.08.2017 · #33

Quote by Ally

I have begun flashing the lights instead of waving for the simple reason it's a lot handier(pun) and can be seen better, problem is if they wave back I end up waving also

Good point, there are times when we wave but cant see the through the screen of the other van so not sure if they are waving or now. Might try the lights in future myself

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· Posted: 25.08.2017 · #34

We always wave!! To everyone!!

Well, actually, we do the dab! So far we've only had one couple realise what we were doing and the look of delight on their faces as they burst out laughing just absolutely made our day!!

(For anyone who doesn't know what the dab is, give it a quick Google! Then on the off chance that we pass you and you see us dabbing you will know that we are not just trying to beat each other up!!

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· Posted: 25.08.2017 · #35

We're thrown a few shapes before and you're absolutely right - the laughs after are just brilliant! But the dab... You've brought a new dimension

hope to see you in opposing traffic sometime!!

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· Posted: 25.08.2017 · #36

Quote by killiand

We're thrown a few shapes before and you're absolutely right - the laughs after are just brilliant! But the dab... You've brought a new dimension

hope to see you in opposing traffic sometime!!

It totally agree and also look forward to seeing you pass the opposite way sometime

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· Posted: 25.08.2017 · #37

I flash lights or wave. I think on the continent there are so many campersaround, people just don't bother to wave, due to sheer familiarity with the numerous campers on the road??

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· Posted: 30.08.2017 · #38

Quote by Blag

If you're driving through Cork and you see someone on a motorbike or in a grey Audi convertible waving at you.... it might be me!

LOL! Yeah... that's me too

Actually, every single niche has its wave, works if you're on bikes, cars, boats, campers or any kind of "special" vehicle that has its own special group.

I was very happy when I went out to test drive my MH to be and saw another MH crossing down the street and he waved at me, which of course I immediately replied with a wave and a big smile

Made me feel part of the community right away, which is a great thing when you're about to get yourself into something unknown and even a little bit scary.

It's a human thing, we like to relate.

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· Posted: 31.08.2017 · #39

Motorcyclists and campervans - waves, dances, nodding the head, or straightening the leg out, we do love to say hello

Similarly if you're on the N4 and a chap in an Ironman motorbike helmet waves, don't be too worried.. I can't help myself

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· Posted: 03.10.2017 · #40

I will always wave to all motorhomers or campervanners, just ignore the caravanners!!

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