Ok, I'm new to this world so I think I am missing some important etiquette. On the maiden voyage, first time in a campground I got set up and went about my duties. At one point I checked the oil in my truck and got distracted and forgot to close it. As night fell I had 2 visitors stop by and offer.... services and party favors. I was far from insulted but later heard that the hood up on my truck was a calling card for such activities. Is this true? What other "signs" will cause visitors of various purpose to show up?

Ok, I'll admit I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about.I've not heard of anything of the sort. Have to wonder where you're camping? Welcome, and happy trails!

No it's not true. It's a sign you may be having trouble, or, heaven forbid, working on your vehicle.

Hood up on vehicle (normally on side of road) is a call for 'HELP'Whether it is a 'universal' message I don't know but IF I see a hood up on a vehicle then I will probably be one of those that stop by. Flashers on..........pay attention or HELPStanding next to your vehicle with your head down will get me to stop also.....hate seeing a grown man cry :B

" offer.... services and party favors" Um .... This must be specific to the campground you visited ...I've never heard of this before. However, I don't think I've ever left the hood of my truck up either? You might have just stumbled into a "Gold Mine", or a "Coal Mine"...

The hood up thing only works for "services and party favors" if you have some greenbacks taped to it.On second thought, that probably won't work either, they'll swipe the $$ and run.....

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OH48Lt
Explorer
Oct 07, 2013
The hood up thing only works for "services and party favors" if you have some greenbacks taped to it.

On second thought, that probably won't work either, they'll swipe the $$ and run.....
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Oct 07, 2013
" offer.... services and party favors" Um .... This must be specific to the campground you visited ...I've never heard of this before. However, I don't think I've ever left the hood of my truck up either? You might have just stumbled into a "Gold Mine", or a "Coal Mine"...
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 06, 2013
Hood up on vehicle (normally on side of road) is a call for 'HELP'
Whether it is a 'universal' message I don't know but IF I see a hood up on a vehicle then I will probably be one of those that stop by.

Flashers on..........pay attention or HELP

Standing next to your vehicle with your head down will get me to stop also.....hate seeing a grown man cry :B
2oldman
Explorer II
Oct 06, 2013
No it's not true. It's a sign you may be having trouble, or, heaven forbid, working on your vehicle.
brirene
Explorer
Oct 06, 2013
Ok, I'll admit I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about.I've not heard of anything of the sort. Have to wonder where you're camping? Welcome, and happy trails!

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