Caravan Strategy and Tactics - Revision history

Somiux at 22:43, 21 February 2020

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Elsa at 17:38, 30 April 2013

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	* ~~I'll work on this when I get some time~~, but ~~in the meanwhile, here are some jumbled bullets. - [[User:Elsa]]~~		* Still maybe a little raw, but better. Please do let me know if you're not seeing something here that would be helpful. <elsa@hailmog.org> --[[User:Elsa\|Elsa]] ([[User talk:Elsa\|talk]]) 10:38, 30 April 2013 (PDT)
	* Rearranged a bit today. ~~I don~~'~~t quite like it yet, but it's a start~~. ~~--[[User:Elsa\|Elsa]] 10:46, 5 October 2012 (PDT)~~
	* Better. --[[User:Elsa\|Elsa]] ([[User talk:Elsa\|talk]]) 12:38, ~~18 March~~ 2013 (PDT)

Elsa: /* Lead Car Features */

2013-04-30T17:37:00Z

Lead Car Features

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	==Lead, Follow, Get Out of the Way==		==Lead, Follow, Get Out of the Way==
	===Lead ~~Car Features~~===		===Lead===
	* Drive so the last Follow Car can make it through a traffic light or gap in traffic.		* Drive so the last Follow Car can make it through a traffic light or gap in traffic.
	* May be the vehicle with the most inhibitions: low MPG, big trailer, history of problems.		* May be the vehicle with the most inhibitions: low MPG, big trailer, history of problems.
			* This car SHOULD have Cruise Control.
	* Navigation plan and a non-driver dedicated to staying conscious in case the other vehicles need to make contact.		* Navigation plan and a non-driver dedicated to staying conscious in case the other vehicles need to make contact.
	* This car SHOULD have Cruise Control.
	* Telegraph all lane changes early so all cars can get in position before, say, an abrupt exit in heavy traffic in five same-direction lanes.		* Telegraph all lane changes early so all cars can get in position before, say, an abrupt exit in heavy traffic in five same-direction lanes.
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Elsa: /* Follow Car */

2013-04-30T17:36:47Z

Follow Car

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	===Follow ~~Car~~===		===Follow===
	* An idea of where to go and how to get there would be helpful - in case traffic separates the party.		* An idea of where to go and how to get there would be helpful - in case traffic separates the party.
	* May not use cruise control much even if they have it, to keep up with the Lead during times of traffic, weather, and uneven terrain.		* May not use cruise control much even if they have it, to keep up with the Lead during times of traffic, weather, and uneven terrain.

Elsa: /* Lead Car Features */

2013-04-30T17:36:27Z

Lead Car Features

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	* May be the vehicle with the most inhibitions: low MPG, big trailer, history of problems.		* May be the vehicle with the most inhibitions: low MPG, big trailer, history of problems.
	* Navigation plan and a non-driver dedicated to staying conscious in case the other vehicles need to make contact.		* Navigation plan and a non-driver dedicated to staying conscious in case the other vehicles need to make contact.
			* This car SHOULD have Cruise Control.
	* Telegraph all lane changes early so all cars can get in position before, say, an abrupt exit in heavy traffic in five same-direction lanes.		* Telegraph all lane changes early so all cars can get in position before, say, an abrupt exit in heavy traffic in five same-direction lanes.
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Elsa: /* Get Out of the Way */

2013-04-30T17:35:40Z

Get Out of the Way

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	===Get Out of the Way===		===Get Out of the Way===
	* If one car gets pulled over, ~~it's the right thing to do for everyone else to~~ break away and wait at the next point of visual interest out of immediate view (usually a gas station in the next town). It has been known to happen that the whole caravan will get tickets if one car does.		* If one car in the party gets pulled over for any reason, break away and wait at the next point of visual interest out of immediate view (usually a gas station in the next town). It has been known to happen that the whole caravan will get tickets if one car does.

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Elsa: /* Follow */

2013-04-30T17:35:01Z

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	===Follow===		===Follow Car===
	* ~~This is an easier job than Lead because navigation isn't much of a consideration. But, an~~ idea of where to go and how to get there would be helpful.		* An idea of where to go and how to get there would be helpful - in case traffic separates the party.
	* ~~The Follow car doesn't have to have~~ cruise control ~~- and may not use it~~ much even if they have it, ~~in order~~ to keep up with the Lead during times of traffic, weather, and uneven terrain.		* May not use cruise control much even if they have it, to keep up with the Lead during times of traffic, weather, and uneven terrain.
	* ~~When~~ the Lead ~~car signals~~ a lane change, ~~it's the Right Thing for the Second car to make that lane change~~ and hold the position so the Lead knows it has the clearance it needs. This is particularly relevant when the Lead has a trailer in Dallas traffic.		* Serve as a mediator for the Lead Car: when a lane change is signaled, move into place and then hold the position so the Lead knows it has the clearance it needs. This is particularly relevant when the Lead has a trailer in Dallas traffic.
	* Second follow car should watch to make sure nothing falls out of the trailer in front of them, and keep an eye on the tarp/tie-downs.		* Second follow car should watch to make sure nothing falls out of the trailer in front of them, and keep an eye on the tarp/tie-downs.
	* Last follow car should maintain visual contact with at least one car ahead, if not more, at all times.		* Last follow car should maintain visual contact with at least one car ahead, if not more, at all times.
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	===Get Out of the Way===		===Get Out of the Way===

Elsa: /* Lead */

2013-04-30T17:33:08Z

Lead

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	==Lead, Follow, Get Out of the Way==		==Lead, Follow, Get Out of the Way==
	===Lead===		===Lead Car Features===
	* ~~The Lead Car should make a point of driving~~ so the last Follow Car ~~is able to~~ make it through a traffic light or gap in traffic.		* Drive so the last Follow Car can make it through a traffic light or gap in traffic.
	* ~~The Lead car should~~ be the vehicle with the most inhibitions: low MPG, big trailer, history of problems.		* May be the vehicle with the most inhibitions: low MPG, big trailer, history of problems.
	* ~~The Lead car should have the navigation~~ plan and a non-driver dedicated to staying conscious in case the other vehicles need to make contact.		* Navigation plan and a non-driver dedicated to staying conscious in case the other vehicles need to make contact.
	* ~~Lead car should telegraph~~ all lane changes early so all cars can get in position before, say, an abrupt exit in heavy traffic in five same-direction lanes.		* Telegraph all lane changes early so all cars can get in position before, say, an abrupt exit in heavy traffic in five same-direction lanes.
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	===Follow===		===Follow===

Elsa: /* Features */

2013-04-30T17:31:35Z

Features

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	===Features===		===Features===
	* Not all vehicles will accelerate at the same rate~~, especially when a trailer is involved~~.		* Not all vehicles will accelerate at the same rate.
	* Not all vehicles are comfortable at a high cruising speed~~, especially older vehicles, especially when hauling a trailer~~.		* Not all vehicles are comfortable at a high cruising speed.
	* Cruise Control holds to an average engine speed, NOT a set distance-per-time.		* Cruise Control holds to an average engine speed, NOT a set distance-per-time.
			* Trailers and the age of a vehicle are major contributors to variances on vehicle capabilities.
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	===Best Practices===		===Best Practices===

Elsa: /* Best Practices */

2013-04-30T17:30:43Z

Best Practices

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	===Best Practices===		===Best Practices===
	* Keep caravan lengths to <4 cars if possible so the speedy drivers aren't bogged down with slower ~~traffic~~.		* Keep caravan lengths to <4 cars if possible so the speedy drivers aren't bogged down with slower followers.
			* Consider splitting into two caravans if some cars require detours and others don't.
	* EVERY car should be able to contact every other car. Driver switches, food, bathroom breaks, emergency stops (ie tires, vehicle overheating).		* EVERY car should be able to contact every other car. Driver switches, food, bathroom breaks, emergency stops (ie tires, vehicle overheating).