Today I have mainly been parking on the wrong side of the peg.

[A S R]

BAN HIM!

 

[nicholsong]

After reading this thread and as a wildcamping/aires person I shal feel obliged to carry around our own peg......

.....it will be used as follows , once I have parked where I want I will position the peg accordingly.

 

[Folkranger]

I moved a peg and parked up to find the warden standing where I should be. After explaining how filthy the neighbours were he advised me to move even further. Now that's my kinda warden.

 

[A S R]

I love the two white peg rule. It keeps people away from me. Perfect.

 

[bladerunner]

CAMC Henley. Pitch 42. BEWARE!

Last weekend I had a school reunion in Henley.
CAMC four Oaks site. Have used it 7 or 8 times previously*
Arrived at 13.10 (DO NOT arrive before 1pm, you will be banished - banished I say) after 3 hot hours driving along some narrow roads. Hungry and hot. Dogs' hot.

Whilst checking in, the van in front moves off and as I leave the warden admonishes me for not moving forward to the mark - despite the fact I could not have seen the other van move away.

Leaflet and little model on desk (in case you don't know what a caravan looks like) strictly says how to park.

Cross country to 42 (which has actually a good pitch away from road noise) and park as per the regulated regulations.

Settled in and half way through pitching large awning when warden appears frowning. No introduction, no niceties (e.g. welcome, have you come far etc). He's a big chap and just shuffles around scowling.

Apparently for pitch 42 you park at 90' to all the others. They had two chances to tell us that before we were settling in.

My mistake, I should of course have known. There is a 4" flash of white paint by the white peg which I should have known meant I should have parked horizontally. (It's close to the LPG tank, though I'm not convinced parking differently would help). Very officious unpleasant attitude. It's time some had training in customer relations.

I pitch maybe 80-90 nights per year and all over Europe. I would argue my demeanour is fairly constant and for the vast majority of sites my reception is lovely. My wife is the most placid of people but was also riled.

I've been a member 12 years, but some CAMC wardens test me. They sometimes make traffic wardens look like Macmillan nurses.


* going to use Swiss farm from now on.

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[Mikey RV]

Swiss farm is a nice site and has a cafe/ restaurant and is closer to walk into Henley.

 

[cyberyacht]

We went there earlier this year rather than CAMC

 

[Verteuil Man]

I think the peg thing is to make sure there is the correct gap between units, as recommended by the Trumptons.

 

[Coolcats]

Can the Clubs or wardens provide fire service research that proves that 6m defends against fire spread?

I bet they can

I typed that and then found:

"Fire can spread rapidly between caravans and between tents, if they are too close. Separation distances between units should be applied, e.g. 6m spacing for park homes. Further guidance on caravan and tent fire precautions can be found in BS 5576,80 circular 14/89 Model Standards 81 and BRE IP 15/91.82"

You can read more here

 

[Otter Spotter]

Can someone please explain this 'white peg' thing? I know it's something to do with C&MH clubs but what's it all about? It sounds very regimental. Does anyone have pictures of what's 'right' and what's 'wrong'? Thanks!

It is

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[63720]

I bet they can

I typed that and then found:

"Fire can spread rapidly between caravans and between tents, if they are too close. Separation distances between units should be applied, e.g. 6m spacing for park homes. Further guidance on caravan and tent fire precautions can be found in BS 5576,80 circular 14/89 Model Standards 81 and BRE IP 15/91.82"

You can read more here

Good job that's not an EU standard, it would be unenforceable abroad.

 

[Otter Spotter]

After reading this thread and as a wildcamping/aires person I shal feel obliged to carry around our own peg......

.....it will be used as follows , once I have parked where I want I will position the peg accordingly.

You will need 2 pegs, the 1st is the one you park against, the 2nd you place in the ground 10mtrs or more away for the next van to come along and park against, sorted

 

[rod_vw]

Now I know why I don't belong to any of the 'clubs' I just long to be in Europe.
Give me a French aire or German stellplatz any day!

 

[nicholsong]

You will need 2 pegs, the 1st is the one you park against, the 2nd you place in the ground 10mtrs or more away for the next van to come along and park against, sorted

I will accept the 'or more', being about a km.

 

[Mikey RV]

I bet all those doubters about the spacing would change there mind if the unit next to them caught fire and took there motorhome out.

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[Coolcats]

You paid for the pitch, park how want.

Only if your from the traveling community. Personally can’t see an issue with parking as requested it gives space for all. This week I saw a MoHo parked with its door opening side up against the grass, a ground sheet was laid carpet on to then a couple of rugs, wind breaks tables and wind chimes all laid out. The nice green grass by now will be dead the neighbours peace disturbed by wind chimes should we all do just what we want…..probably not.

 

[Lenny HB]

Personally can’t see an issue with parking as requested it gives space for all.

Don't use sites very often nearly all the ones I've been on you park how you like on the pitch, don't have a problem with that.

 

[Wabs]

I thought the white pegs were for giving the van elevation at the rear,, that’s why I’ve always parked ON them..how bad am I

 

[Coolcats]

Don't use sites very often nearly all the ones I've been on you park how you like on the pitch, don't have a problem with that.

Lenny I have no issue with how people park on thier pitch, if a site requests you park a certain way then that should be respected as well an example is that I have found some in sites in Europe such as the Tyrol region they like you parking with the cab door a certain way around. this meant for our old T5 with the sliding door on the near side we had to park driving straight in where as the continental models reversed in and had a more picturesque view of the valley.

As they say you pay your money and take your choice

 

[daveclare]

I've waited until most have had their say before adding this.

Rules and regs are ok and after all, I wouldn't go to a CAMC site, if I want prepared to comply. What I don't get is after you've parked your Caravan or motorhome. You're allowed to break the 'safe distance' rule by parking a car or van alongside, in the gap.

I find this funny.

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[Mikey RV]

I've waited until most have had their say before adding this.

Rules and regs are ok and after all, I wouldn't go to a CAMC site, if I want prepared to comply. What I don't get is after you've parked your Caravan or motorhome. You're allowed to break the 'safe distance' rule by parking a car or van alongside, in the gap.

I find this funny.

A car can be moved quickly, it’s that simple.

 

[daveclare]

Fair point.

 

[Coolcats]

I've waited until most have had their say before adding this.

Rules and regs are ok and after all, I wouldn't go to a CAMC site, if I want prepared to comply. What I don't get is after you've parked your Caravan or motorhome. You're allowed to break the 'safe distance' rule by parking a car or van alongside, in the gap.

I find this funny.

Its also your property and your risk

 

[The Dudess]

Just stayed on a site where we have stayed 3 times previously. We have exactly the same configuration now as we have had on our previous visits - van and Quest pop-up - however, this time the campsite owners (not CAMC) took exception to our pop-up and said we had to take it down every night as it was a 'fire risk' and also said it was a gazebo. I eventually persuaded them to change their minds but there was a lot of finger wagging and a lecture on what was acceptable next time we came. I resisted telling them there would not be a 'next time' but can someone in the know tell me why a pop-up of 2.4x2.4 metres is considered a fire risk when, in the event of fire, we can just drive away, when some attached awnings are much much bigger and in the event of a fire both the van and the awning wouldn't be able to move.

 

[Holly's mum]

Aha, so that explains why I've heard people saying about wardens being so strict about van placement! Thank you Unlike the French, who like to park as though it's an Asda car park with the ability to shake hands with your neighbour through the windows!!! LOL Thanks for explaining it

You are so accurate with your description of how the French park.

Regardless of how much space there is, they just have to park really close to you, why is that?

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[nicholsong]

You are so accurate with your description of how the French park.

Regardless of how much space there is, they just have to park really close to you, why is that?

Get the awning and windbreaks out as soon as you park yourself!

 

[Brains]

We have a Hymer on a Mercedes base, so quite logically the habitation door is on the right.

We got told off at the CAMC site in Chester for attempting to park in the pitch nose first.
This apparently was the wrong way around and spoils the symmetry of the parking

No problem, I'll reverse in then.
We then got told off for having our habitation door on the wrong side as we were encroaching on our neighbours space.

Luckily our neighbours did not see it as an issue as they were just off out for the evening and off in the morning, so we were 'permitted' to have our habitation door on the wrong side and they left the pitch next to us empty.

However we were warned that we only 'got away with it' as the site was only half full!

 

[Mikey RV]

We have a Hymer on a Mercedes base, so quite logically the habitation door is on the right.

We got told off at the CAMC site in Chester for attempting to park in the pitch nose first.
This apparently was the wrong way around and spoils the symmetry of the parking

No problem, I'll reverse in then.
We then got told off for having our habitation door on the wrong side as we were encroaching on our neighbours space.

Luckily our neighbours did not see it as an issue as they were just off out for the evening and off in the morning, so we were 'permitted' to have our habitation door on the wrong side and they left the pitch next to us empty.

However we were warned that we only 'got away with it' as the site was only half full!

On CAMC sites you can park nose in or reverse in, it’s your choice as long as you are on the peg.

 

[nicholsong]

We have a Hymer on a Mercedes base, so quite logically the habitation door is on the right.

We got told off at the CAMC site in Chester for attempting to park in the pitch nose first.
This apparently was the wrong way around and spoils the symmetry of the parking

No problem, I'll reverse in then.
We then got told off for having our habitation door on the wrong side as we were encroaching on our neighbours space.

Luckily our neighbours did not see it as an issue as they were just off out for the evening and off in the morning, so we were 'permitted' to have our habitation door on the wrong side and they left the pitch next to us empty.

However we were warned that we only 'got away with it' as the site was only half full!

I have never understood this business about privacy and habitation doors.

We can see nothing through our habitation door, but lots through our windows. Even if the door is open we can see more through our windows, which laterally cover a wider view than a door.

 

[Otter Spotter]

I have never understood this business about privacy and habitation doors.

We can see nothing through our habitation door, but lots through our windows. Even if the door is open we can see more through our windows, which laterally cover a wider view than a door.

It’s not looking through the door that people can get het up about, it’s normal for people to sit and BBQ, drink etc outside the hab door so potentially disturbing the other vehicle occupants who may sat outside their hab door less than 6 mtrs away.
Personally it’s never bothered me as I will speak to anyone

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