I have never been a fan of the “centre peg” rules on Caravan and Motorhome Club sites but have gone along with it as it was stated “to reduce the risk of Fire damage” and it does make the sites look neater, I guess.
I have just returned from Hebden Bridge Club site where they have introduced two new rules. The first consists of two pegs per pitch and the club member is asked to place the Motorhome or caravan between the two pegs. Now that isn’t a problem however what does concern me is the consequences and safety aspects. The second rule is that ALL awnings/canopies must be on the right when facing the pitch.
I find this second rule discriminatory to all European Motorhomes and caravans and penalises them as they must drive into the pitch head first as their doors and canopies (or awning rails)are on the right hand side so must face the hedge row so possibly cutting out light and views.
This also adds another dimension as in the event of an emergency all European motorhomes have to reverse out of the pitch thus taking more time. Caravans are even more at a disadvantage as they can no longer be hooked up as they have to be turned around manually first.
If reducing the risk of fire spreading quickly is the aim of the game, then surely (in these high temperature and dry conditions) it would be much safer to cut down the hedges/bushes etc. that separate the pitches as these poses more of a fire risk than a motorhome.
Are these Hebden Bridge only rules or has other Funster members come across these rules at other sites?
I have just returned from Hebden Bridge Club site where they have introduced two new rules. The first consists of two pegs per pitch and the club member is asked to place the Motorhome or caravan between the two pegs. Now that isn’t a problem however what does concern me is the consequences and safety aspects. The second rule is that ALL awnings/canopies must be on the right when facing the pitch.
I find this second rule discriminatory to all European Motorhomes and caravans and penalises them as they must drive into the pitch head first as their doors and canopies (or awning rails)are on the right hand side so must face the hedge row so possibly cutting out light and views.
This also adds another dimension as in the event of an emergency all European motorhomes have to reverse out of the pitch thus taking more time. Caravans are even more at a disadvantage as they can no longer be hooked up as they have to be turned around manually first.
If reducing the risk of fire spreading quickly is the aim of the game, then surely (in these high temperature and dry conditions) it would be much safer to cut down the hedges/bushes etc. that separate the pitches as these poses more of a fire risk than a motorhome.
Are these Hebden Bridge only rules or has other Funster members come across these rules at other sites?
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