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After the car show i was reviewing the event in my head and it occured to me that we should improve our convoy and entrance strategy a bit. Thoughts??!

Some basic convoy rules or as i call them "Rapid Deployment Protocol's" that might be effective are;

Never allow a partial convoy to pass through a turn.

The best approach is to use the lead guy to block/cover the lane as the whole convoy passes through in its entirety and then pick up the rear as the last truck passes through.

In the case of large convoys and multi lane intersections two or more blockers may be used to stop the flow from all directions effectively. This insures the convoy doesn't get broken up en route and no accidents happen in the intersection as lights change etc.

All members in the convoy should have 4 way flashers on and hand signals should be used to relay back operatioal info.

Convoy should never travel faster than 30mph and maintain 3/4 car length at all times.

When going straight through an intersection two blockers can be used to stop both side lanes allowing the convoy to pass. The lead truck takes the trafffic moving left and the second truck takes the traffic moving right. Who ever is lead is last to leave the intersection.

On right turns only one block is needed on the left side.

When entering a parking situation vehicles should always park from left to right and always back into your spot and allow the one in front of you to complete his park manouver before moving forward. Also the lead one in, is always the blocker so make sure you leave the first spot open for that person who will be the last to park. It is ussualy customary for the lead guy or the passenger to get out and direct the parking operations.

All trucks should stay running until the last truck is parked and then shut down is done by command of the leader in sync.

During the course of a long convoy through many intersections and turns any truck could find itself in the lead position and should know what to do as lead.

Try and think of it as a military manouver executed with precision where some folks provide cover as others move freely and alternate through the battlefield. In that regard it is usualy helpfull to do a recon of the area prior and have scouts at foward locations.

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LOL Thats ussualy the reaction we get when we show up in large numbers in a convoy and then take an hour to figure out how everyone is going to park. By then the exhaust fumes are putting all the spectators to sleep and green girls with bikes start showing up with signs and folks start hugging trees in the vicinity!! Or get stuck up in intersections or shortly after a turn slowing up everything while half a convoy waits,and the list goes on. What is the point of doing a convoy of trucks then?? May as well just show up when ever.

Sorry but i don't think there is any thing wrong with a convoy improving on their presentation and being a lttle more proffesional about it and making a show of it. After all isn't that what we are doing by going to these events in a convoy to begin with??

Oh dont get me wrong, and most certainly dont take it personally, I just think it's a tad much to ask after what seems like one of the first show and shines we've seen a decent showing to. All the power to ya, just had me taken a back at first and just going "Uhhh..."



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We run into this issue all of the time durring military road moves throughout Canada. In theatre it is much easier... we just fire warning shots at those cars that get too close, try to enter the convoy, or don't listen to hand signals.... somedays I wish we could do that here also.



This is what I believe would make it easier for you in the future.

1. You can't block intersections unless you get the police to provide an escort.

2. Send 1 vehicle (doesn't have to be a hummer) as an advance party to sort out the parking before arrival and prove the route.

3. Have that advance party direct and park each truck as it arrives, they are the parking Nazi and they are GOD on the issue. As each truck enters the lot, they are directed to their spot, backed in using clear hand signals and parked, each in turn... looks professional and is very efficient.

4. Road convoys must follow traffic laws unless they have a police escort (this is why funeral processions have police escorts) otherwise you risk getting tickets and endangering the public. I would advise against using our trucks to block intersections and that will create allot of negative publicity.

5. If the convoy gets seperated on the route... stop the convoy and reform. Radio comms in the front and rear trucks makes this easy.

6. Stick to the order of march throughout to ensure accountability of all trucks.

7. Do not travel too close together, uniform spacing of 3-6 car lengths in city speeds is the minimum distance I want to follow someone. A convoy of hummers is a big distraction for the average driver and will cause stupid mistakes.

8. Do a short halt prior to entering the area of the final gathering to ensure everyone is there and in the order of march.

9. Someone take charge and issue a set of convoy orders prior to departure. This eliminates the confusion. I have a proforma if anyone wants them, just ignore all of the escalation of force and actions on ambush etc <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... 8939-1.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':335528939-1:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... prised.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':eek:' />

1. You can't block intersections unless you get the police to provide an escort.

Was going to ask that very question

2. Send 1 vehicle (doesn't have to be a hummer) as an advance party to sort out the parking before arrival and prove the route.



3. Have that advance party direct and park each truck as it arrives, they are the parking Nazi and they are GOD on the issue. As each truck enters the lot, they are directed to their spot, backed in using clear hand signals and parked, each in turn... looks professional and is very efficient.

This would be good depending on the event for sure.

4. Road convoys must follow traffic laws unless they have a police escort (this is why funeral processions have police escorts) otherwise you risk getting tickets and endangering the public. I would advise against using our trucks to block intersections and that will create allot of negative publicity.

Totally agree with the negative publicity part. Enough people think hummer owners are arrogant already... this wouldn't help, although a good plan. Maybe another way around this one?

7. Do not travel too close together, uniform spacing of 3-6 car lengths in city speeds is the minimum distance I want to follow someone.

3-6 cars is way to far apart for me, we will constantly be broken up by people coming in between the trucks with that kind of space. Had it happen enough just going from the Show & Shine to the Timmies. I tried leaving space and had cars cutting in between. Myself, I wouldn't want to travel between big vehicles like hummers, but not everyone thinks like that.

just ignore all of the escalation of force and actions on ambush etc

I don't know, I kind of like the "escalation of force" idea in many cases on the road! <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... oflmao.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rotflmao:' />



But seriously, might not hurt to be organized, if nothing else but for arrival at the event and parking.

Some excellent points made by Zangeif!!

Damn!! I thought it would be cool to do the blocking manouvers but if its against the law to do it ourselves, so be it.

For Street Classics last year 10 Hummers and one trailer convoied down 427 to Queensway

Upon reaching queensway the trucks made the turn together but at turn in (with lights ) the convoy was broken we reassembled on drive way in and made an entrance and parked enmass on Lowe's parking lot. We knew the site and also followed the wishes of the show boss . Trucks communicated with cb's and frs radios. lead truck and the tail had full communications. At lights lead would pull off till tail reported they had cleared the intersection.

wow.. this is a great conversation.. we have done many convoys throughtout the life off this club and Kevin I think you are onto something here..let's chat more next time we meet up.. theis weekend I would guess