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.....

left my hood up... | Good Sam Community

bjcarpetguy
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
In Montana we do this but it's too keep the rodents out of our vehicle. Never once had any other offers. LOL
Pangaea_Ron
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
I'm without words, and no visuals.
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
Chock Full o' Nuts wrote:
I have never heard of that, but then again I've never left the hood up.

Well don't bother trying it, because I'm here to report that in the day-and-a-half since I raised my hood the construction workers across the street haven't blinked an eye, much less come across to offer any...."assistance" to a Lady in Distress. :?

Maybe I should have rolled my support hose up above my knees before I went out there????
Chock_Full_o__N
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
I have never heard of that, but then again I've never left the hood up.
ANewCreation
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
Francesca Knowles wrote:
As soon as I read this I went outside and put my hood up.

:B:B:B Now that is Funny!
fla-gypsy
Explorer
Oct 07, 2013
Funniest post in a while. Francesca is a hoot today
The_Dung_Beetle
Explorer
Oct 07, 2013
TennesseeBob... GOOD ONE!!
The_Dung_Beetle
Explorer
Oct 07, 2013
Buhahahahaha.. this is a funny group... Francesca K... you made me snort coffee out my nose! My hub was resistant to using his power drill to raise/lower the stabilizers (don't ask me why), but it got to be soooo predictable (and FUNNY) with 2-3 very helpful guys trotting right over to show him how to use a drill that he gave up and started carrying one. He said he viewed it as exercise, but I viewed it as a PITB. Anyhow...it always extended our "set up" time because he had to have a guy visit before we got very far with the chores. It really was amusing.
TennesseeBob
Explorer
Oct 07, 2013
Was the campground Walmart :B
tbred
Explorer II
Oct 07, 2013
bigcitypopo wrote:
Francesca Knowles wrote:
As soon as I read this I went outside and put my hood up.

Holy jeez. I'm laughing soo hard it hurts....

x2!!!