I've got the same problem when I'm towing. I've got 3,000 pounds of boat behind me plus 63 gallons of fuel and people still won't cut you any slack. Especially the ninnies that like to brake check at the bottom of a hill or cut across two lanes to hit that offramp. I try to stay off the interstate when I've got the boat behind me.
And, I do go out of my way to be polite to truckers. They remember, and return the favor if needed.
"I try to stay off the interstate when I've got the boat behind me.
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I'd like to be able to do that, but there are interstates everywhere around the Twin Cities, and the lakes all seem to be near them. Still, when I can, I use surface roads. It takes me longer to get where I'm going, but it's sure a lot easier. I hate to get to the lake and be in a bad mood. I'd rather get there slower and have a good day of fishing.
Now, don't get me started on the yahoos at the launch ramp. I could go on for days...[grin]