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[VDubnewby666]

I know I am new to the VW camper van fraternity but I just wondered if I’m doing something wrong. When visiting an event I been tooted and waved at by scores of VW T2/3/4/5/6 drivers and have been very happy to toot / wave back.
However it doesn’t happen at any other time. I always acknowledge other transporter ‘ camper drivers whenever I am on the road but rarely ever do I get an acknowledgement back.
Is this something others experience or is my expectation too high / just plain wrong?

 

[Ed Webb]

Firstly welcome.
Secondly, It varies. Don't forget for some people that have a van, it's a workhorse, it may just be company vehicle.
I found that when driving a panel van around I rarely got a wave. Now it's converted I get a lot more however still vans go past with no wave insight.
IMHO it's nice having a wave but that's it for me I don't get upset if I don't.
The lifestyle come into it's own when you come on here and read helpful posts and how to threads made by owners off of their own back.

 

[VDubnewby666]

Thanks for the welcome Ed. Yes I get all that and TBH I don’t.let it get to me cos I can just stop. Just wondered what others think. On the point you’ve made about help / how to/ advice, I’ve already experienced this and it is really great to get advice and help from fellow enthusiasts.

 

[Fish]

Second what @Ed Webb has said.. I try to wave to as many fellow VW's as I see, even on otherside of duel carriage way.. the wife thinks is strange but becomes a game after a while, on long journeys..
2 points for a full wave back.
1 point for a rasied hand.
-1 point for a wrong prediction.

Winner, get first bottle of wine.

 

[VDubnewby666]

way to go @Fish I’ll try that next time we’re out and about. I need to think of something similar when I’m travelling alone

 

[sofakingwrong]

Old bus waves all time new bus not so much but I wave mainly for my kids it makes them feel they are a part of something special. My daughter who’s 3 wants a van like dads not a sports car like mum. End of day cost you nowt to be nice and if it brings someone a little bit of happiness like it does to my family it can’t be bad.

 

[Ed Webb]

Second what @Ed Webb has said.. I try to wave to as many fellow VW's as I see, even on otherside of duel carriage way.. the wife thinks is strange but becomes a game after a while, on long journeys..
2 points for a full wave back.
1 point for a rasied hand.
-1 point for a wrong prediction.

Winner, get first bottle of wine.

I thought the tractor trailer game was the way forward. First to spot one gets the point
1 point for a tractor or trailer
2 points for a tractor and trailer
3 points for a vintage.
Winner has most points end of the journey, I'm clearly a country bumpkin.

 

[Pauly]

We just play roadkill, prediction at the start of journey and see whos closest

 

[Fish]

Think ours comes Eddie Stowbart spotting..
Same princible..
2p for complete truck n trailer
1p for truck
-1 for incorrect spot

 

[Fish]

We just play roadkill, prediction at the start of journey and see whos closest

Does Vic then put it on the cadac?.

 

[VDubnewby666]

not so much fun for the pheasants, deer, rabbits, hares, badgers, hedgehogs.......

 

[VDubnewby666]

Now that’s an interesting idea @Fish not so sure the trouble and strife would enjoy barbied hedgehog

 

[Pauly]

No but they are already dead so I don’t think they mind

 

[VDubnewby666]

I’m sure your right @Pauly but I’m not planning on stopping to ask

 

[DaveyB]

Even better rounded off with Fish’s bottle of wine or twelve. Mmm badger and wine, salivating already.

 

[Davenjo]

I quite like a bit of badger!!



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[Davenjo]

We did a roundtrip of circa 500 miles this week and waved at loads of fellow T campervans but didn’t get a single wave back - normally get a few - disappointing - maybe the weather is to blame??!!

 

[Peatey]

Been to north wales yesterday and south shropshire today, and have been doing nothing but returning waves to others campers everywhere, my arms ache they were waving before i could pull the trigger!

 

[.50]

Been to north wales yesterday and south shropshire today, and have been doing nothing but returning waves to others campers everywhere, my arms ache they were waving before i could pull the trigger!

Did you see me ???.

I'm in North Wales and its a Transporter wave bonanza !!.

I'm feeling the love up here.

 

[richi]

Now that’s an interesting idea @Fish not so sure the trouble and strife would enjoy barbied hedgehog

Probably not,it tastes too much like Rat