Feeling bad I didn’t wave back ...

[Lorna and Chris]

So sorry to the guy driving north on the A1 (junction 37)

I’m usually waving at anyone and everyone but I was in a world of my own ?

 

[Mark and Mindy]

We need to know about official motorhome waving etiquette.

Our moho is a Hymercar PVC with Motorhomefun stickers on front and rear.

Should we wave at all motor caravans including coach built, A Class and PVC or are we only allowed to wave at PVC or should we only wave at all Hymer motorhomes.

Sometimes it can be be difficult to spot an actual PVC motorhome from a distance and have enough time to wave.

Other times we can feel a bit self-conscious being in a PVC and waving forlonely at a massive liner passing by.

Advice please.

Mark

 

[The Wino]

We need to know about official motorhome waving etiquette.

Our moho is a Hymercar PVC with Motorhomefun stickers on front and rear.

Should we wave at all motor caravans including coach built, A Class and PVC or are we only allowed to wave at PVC or should we only wave at all Hymer motorhomes.

Sometimes it can be be difficult to spot an actual PVC motorhome from a distance and have enough time to wave.

Other times we can feel a bit self-conscious being in a PVC and waving forlonely at a massive liner passing by.

Advice please.

Mark

If they're close enough to see the fun stickers I'd get worried!!

 

[scotzsue]

I wave at everything, buses police vans cado, tesco delivery vans and quite oftn manage to catch a few PVCs was following John todya near Knresborough he was in coachbuilt I was behind in my doblo, he got a few nice waves but everyone ignored me

 

[Lorna and Chris]

I wave at all ... my hubby gets a bit excited and once waved at a removal truck more often than not we get waves back from all

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[trophychap]

Sedge used to wave at Mohos when driving her car too, and yes people probably thought she was a mad woman - so you're by no means alone in doing that, don't worry about it.

When in our Moho - we get far more waves in France than we ever do in Britain, but there again, the state of the traffic these days here, it's debatable whether waving is a good thing or not .….. We have this ongoing conversation along the lines of 'OK you miserable git!' - so the next Moho you don't bother waving and they do, you can't win! - so - just please yourselves!

 

[Podney]

Don’t worry too much about it. First world problem.

 

[Captain Pants]

When I was into to classic cars I’d wave at others as seeing each other on the road was quite unusual, but waving at hundreds of motorhomes......no, I don’t think so. That said, I’d probably wave at another Weinsberg PVC as we’re few and far between.

 

[TinaLes]

Didnt wave eh? dont expect your Tesco home delivery will ever arrive now, word gets about dont ya know
Having said that, some only wave to Ocado or Waitrose vans, as they are Mercs with double wheel rear axles.

Cover your rear end and wave to all vans, just in case eh?
LES

 

[Taran_Las]

To avoid any possibility of 'waving favouritism'

I ignore everyone

Simple solutions are best. ​

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[Wildbill]

I was walking through pickering and waved at a passing motorhome

 

[DJT]

So it was you Wildbill !! You had me bloody wondering who the hell did I know in Pickering !!!
DJT☹☹

 

[Allanm]

I wave at every motorhome I see, though sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish PVC’s from other white vans.
Not bothered if they wave back or not, I’ve done my duty!

 

[MisterB]

New Wave, that brings back memories ..........

 

[Lenny HB]

To avoid any possibility of 'waving favouritism'

I ignore everyone

Simple solutions are best. ​

Probably because everyone ignores you.

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[Lenny HB]

Had a French van coming towards me both driver and passenger raised both hands and waved like loonies. Bet they wouldn't speak to me if they were next to me on an Aire.

 

[Littlewheels]

Had a French van coming towards me both driver and passenger raised both hands and waved like loonies. Bet they wouldn't speak to me if they were next to me on an Aire.

Exactly.

 

[Richard n Ann]

People stopped waving back to us so I don't bother now, in fact I don't even look to see if they wave anymore. It's a bit silly anyway ?

 

[Sandp]

Well I won’t wave at you any more when you drive past my house? I’m feeling a little lonely now????????

 

[Taran_Las]

Probably because everyone ignores you.

You can be so hurtful






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[Taran_Las]

Had a French van coming towards me both driver and passenger raised both hands and waved like loonies. Bet they wouldn't speak to me if they were next to me on an Aire.

It's called the "brexit" wave

 

[Lenny HB]

You can be so hurtful






​

I'll be nice to you.

If you want to come and visit there are sheep in the fields next to our house.

 

[Nanniemate]

35 years ago (I just done the math) when travelling in Europe you waved as Brit registrations were not every other vehicle. Then a few years ago when travelling for some time with a coach driver who was driving for a very large intercity express service (you know the one red white and blue) he was like one of those Chinese cats at every vehicle in the same livery.
Wave or not to wave buy a cat shove it on the front and wave to everyone.

 

[Wildbill]

Had a French van coming towards me both driver and passenger raised both hands and waved like loonies. Bet they wouldn't speak to me if they were next to me on an Aire.

Bit like most motorhome users then
Bill

 

[Paulypaul]

I have to admit, I'm too busy to wave and like someone has already mentioned, you could wave back at someone and then park next to them and they probably wouldn't even say hello? It's what makes you happy I suppose.
I dont wave at all black cars when I'm not in the van so why should I wave at all mohos.
"I didn't see the cars had stopped in front officer, I was waving at the Autotrail going the other way" hope the judge understands?

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[RobbyMClark]

We need to know about official motorhome waving etiquette.

Our moho is a Hymercar PVC with Motorhomefun stickers on front and rear.

Should we wave at all motor caravans including coach built, A Class and PVC or are we only allowed to wave at PVC or should we only wave at all Hymer motorhomes.

Sometimes it can be be difficult to spot an actual PVC motorhome from a distance and have enough time to wave.

Other times we can feel a bit self-conscious being in a PVC and waving forlonely at a massive liner passing by.

Advice please.

Mark

New to MotorHoming as you can see.
QUESTION
How close/far away is it acceptable to wave /not wave.
Asking as was travelling back on M5 / M6 at weekend and wondered is it acceptable to NOT wave to another MH /PVC if they are on the far side of the motorway, because half the time you cannot even see the driver/crew never mind their hands. Also on the motorway loads at present so could get tiring raising the salute.

 

[Littlewheels]

It’s totally acceptable not to wave probably a complete stranger and you have nothing in common other than being on the same road,it’s completely outdated do you wave to everyone you pass in the supermarket! They would lock you up.

 

[g3cwi]

Waving is a pleasant custom. It’s no more outdated than saying hello to complete strangers when you are out walking. It’s an enriching part of normal human interaction.

 

[Boris7]

We are new to motor homing, we are currently touring the Scottish coast and I wave at every MH we pass, but mainly because swmbo doesn’t like me doing so, So I do it all the more.

But yesterday we were on a ferry from Mallaig to Skye, we pulled onto the ferry and parked alongside another MH, As I stopped level with the cab next door the lady in the passenger seat had the window open, as did I, so I bid her a friendly “good morning” she just closed the window.

 

[AndyPK]

Were you wearing a mask.......?

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