How far is too far to do a Jeep Wave?

[blnewt]

Just Wranglers. We ignore the rest of the family

Nope, gotta include CJs too!

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[GreyFox]

Nope, gotta include CJs too!

Lol ok you got me on that one!

 

[TJ2018]

If I can see the driver I wave (unless they are looking down at their phone... won't see me anyway). Just this afternoon a nice lifted gray JKU was making a left in front of me (a bit down the road). Apparently he noticed me and actually took the effort to turn back around (like making a u-turn off a side street) to wave. Then (much to my surprise) backed around and continued down the side road he turned onto. There was otherwise no traffic so it was a safe but unusual maneuver. Same drive I got a sideways wave when another Wrangler went across at an intersection. *** sigh *** it was a good Jeep wave day!

 

[BlackKrakenJeep]

The only time I DON'T wave is when I sitting at a light and a Jeep is sitting at the light across the way. It's just awkward and turns into a waving contest. However, when we start moving again, wave on.

 

[OldBird]

I will wave to built FSJs, XJs or even some Grands if they're lifted and look like they actually wheel, otherwise it's Wranglers only. Wife asked and I told her "anything where the top comes off."

As far as distance, we have one short stretch of highway here with three lanes each direction and a treed center median, that's pretty much a no wave zone, although I find some in the inside lane do anyway. It's a pretty high percentage around here, even though there are a lot of Wranglers around.

 

[Spartan99]

Just Wranglers. We ignore the rest of the family

Holy crap that’s funny.

 

[TimmH]

Anytime I see another jeep I pull over, and get out and do the jig while waving like a lunatic.

I takes me 8hrs to drive the 20 miles to work.

 

[Jeeporama]

I wave any chance I get.
I might miss some on occasion as I am trying to maneuver through traffic chaos, but to me the Jeep wave is about being chill, no pressure, just a friendly hello. I'll even sometimes wave at the rest of the family, however, they most likely won't as they just don't get it. But if a Renegade, Compass, Liberty, etc....waves first, you better believe I am waving back. I hope once I see Gladiators with the Rubicon sticker on the road they will wave too

That said, I think this definition of the Jeep Wave sums it up nicely:

Jeep Wave - A form of unspoken communication amongst jeep wrangler owners, acknowledging each others shared badassery for owning the ultimate driving experience.

 

[EMJeep]

I’ve had the long distance wave. 6 lane highway with a median. It was pretty funny.

The norm is typically 4 lane or less for me. Also funny is when 3 jeeps are traveling one behind the other and you just leave the hand up for all of them.

 

[Matthew/E36]

Just realized the weather plays a role...seem to get less waves in the winter!

 

[jfox]

I waved at a hummer one time.... do I have to turn my keys in now?

 

[Matthew/E36]

I waved at a hummer one time.... do I have to turn my keys in now?

We'll let you know after the secret ballot.

 

[robaw]

I waved at a hummer one time.... do I have to turn my keys in now?

I almost did that once. ALMOST!!!! Just pray to the Jeep gods for forgiveness for your sin.

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