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TClayboy99 
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| I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:08 am)
Okay. I'm sure the title made that clear as mud...
You know how people flash their lights if a cop is ahead? What if we had a sign to give fellow outdoorsmen to say, "Hey, your load looks good."
I'm pretty sure the international sign for a flat tire or loose starp is waiving frantically and honking, but I'm thinking a thumbs up or something will ease the drivers mind. I know I constantly worry about and watch tires and straps when I'm pulling a boat or trailer full of 4wheelers and ice chests.
Or would this all be like tapping your foot in a public bathroom stall?
This would work in interstate situations and other 4 lanes.
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Bleeding purple 
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:14 am to TClayboy99)
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TClayboy99
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:17 am to Bleeding purple)
Yeah, do you try to inform someone if they're dragging a strap that could possibly wrap around the axle causing catastrophic failure? If you would, why wouldn't you toss them a thumbs up as you pass them if everything looks good?
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jorconalx
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:19 am to TClayboy99)
I lol'ed at first. Then realized its not a bad idea
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OldSouth
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:19 am to TClayboy99)
Wouldn't that be like saying "hey your shoe's tied", "excuse me, but your fly is up"
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4X4DEMON 
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:20 am to TClayboy99)
I could see how this would be helpfull. I wouldn't practice it though. If I'm staring at the trailer he's pulling I'm liable to accidentally veer off course. And if it "looked" ok but really wasn't you just gave him a false sense of security
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TClayboy99
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:27 am to 4X4DEMON)
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If I'm staring at the trailer he's pulling
That how I came up with the idea...
I always look over peoples loads when I pass them, because I myself know what it's like to strap something down and say, "Let's see if that holds!". 
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:29 am to OldSouth)
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Ice Cream Sammich
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:36 am to TClayboy99)
I will not be partaking in this practice. However, if I see your shite flying all over the interstate, ill let you know. If I make no such notifications, keep on as normal.
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 11:46 am to Ice Cream Sammich)
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However, if I see your shite flying all over the interstate, ill let you know.
If I see your shite flying out, I will get out and evaluate the quality of your lost goods, then decide whether to let you know.
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OldSouth
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:10 pm to tenfoe)
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If I see your shite flying out, I will get out and evaluate the quality of your lost goods, then decide whether to let you know.
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Ice Cream Sammich
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:11 pm to tenfoe)
You wont find my shite on the side of the road. I know how to use tie downs properly.
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TClayboy99
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:13 pm to Ice Cream Sammich)
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You wont find my shite on the side of the road. I know how to use tie downs properly.
Famous last words.
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Ice Cream Sammich
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:18 pm to TClayboy99)
Fine, if you find my shite on the side of the road, keep it. Happy?
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JAB528
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:22 pm to Ice Cream Sammich)
Oh Ill keep it, then pawn it to get new shite for my van
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4X4DEMON
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:24 pm to JAB528)
Do you live in it down by the river?
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JAB528
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:27 pm to 4X4DEMON)
Nah I live in a manufactured home. I got my van bc I didnt want a note, and I could pay cash for it. It's pretty sweet.
It needs a little work, but she runs like a top.
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Ice Cream Sammich
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:27 pm to JAB528)
quote:
van
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4X4DEMON
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:28 pm to JAB528)
Needs an ac unit sticking out of the window. Does it have shag carpeting in it?
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JAB528
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| re: I want to start a new driving gesture for pulling a load... (Posted on 1/31/13 at 12:29 pm to 4X4DEMON)
I'm gonna add a window unit. Its just got vinyl floors. I picked this pumpkin up for $562 bucks, cash money.
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