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Subject Topic: Ever stayed on a caravan only site? Post Reply Post New Topic
22/6/2014 at 2:17pm
 Location: Northern England
 Outfit: Coleman Mosedale 5
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Well our second trip out in the new to us Sterling couldnt have been different. After non stop rain last time we got blazing hot sunshine this weekend!

We stayed on a caravan only site and of course we were the only fc there. What a different atmosphere to a regular campsite. There seemed to be far fewer people milling about, mainly because the facilities were fairly limited so people were using their vans for washing up, cooking indoors and generally staying around their own pitches more.

Its been a great weekend, just a different experience. Ready to book the next trip now!


22/6/2014 at 3:46pm
 Location: Scotland
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How did you manage to get booked into that site then?

There is a site we would like to stay at that's caravan only that will not allow our folding camper...... and another site we would like to stay at that won't allow us either as it's tents only, no caravans or motor homes :(


22/6/2014 at 5:32pm
 Location: Northern England
 Outfit: Coleman Mosedale 5
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We just told them what we had and asked if they would accept it and they said yes that was fine. I dont see the difference between a fc and a caravan to be honest so I think it would have been unfair to say no.

I know the site we were at dont take tents because they dont have enough facilities and most caravanners dont mind this. We are fairly self sufficient in our fc (except for a shower) so I dont see why it should be a problem.

Of course at the end of the day its up to the site owners what they accept I suppose.


23/6/2014 at 7:21am
 Location: North West
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I find that caravan only sites are a lot quieter because once the door's closed on the caravans, you can't hear any TV noise or even talking.

The other side to that is that if they're sitting outside of an evening or up early, they don't realise that you can hear every word because you're under canvas.


23/6/2014 at 8:16am
 Location: Bolton Lancs
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Quote: Originally posted by chicaguapa on 23/6/2014
I find that caravan only sites are a lot quieter because once the door's closed on the caravans, you can't hear any TV noise or even talking.

The other side to that is that if they're sitting outside of an evening or up early, they don't realise that you can hear every word because you're under canvas.

But if it was a caravan only site there wouldn't be anyone under canvas


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23/6/2014 at 11:51am
 Location: Bucks
 Outfit: Used to have a Pennine Fiesta
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We've stayed at Bashley Park which is 'No Tents'. I just told them that there were no pegs involved and therefore it wasn't a tent.



23/6/2014 at 7:36pm
 Location: Northern England
 Outfit: Coleman Mosedale 5
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Quote: Originally posted by chicaguapa on 23/6/2014
I find that caravan only sites are a lot quieter because once the door's closed on the caravans, you can't hear any TV noise or even talking.

The other side to that is that if they're sitting outside of an evening or up early, they don't realise that you can hear every word because you're under canvas.




This is true, in fact it was almost too quiet and I was aware of how non-sound-proof our camper is! I sort of missed the bit of background chit chat you get on sites with tents. Then again on a night it was absolutely silent.


24/6/2014 at 12:46pm
 Location: Birmingham
 Outfit: Pennine Pullman Folding Camper
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If you tell the site you are the same as a 'soft top' caravan the owners will sometimes let you on....

As mentioned above people get confused between trailer tents which I class as a tent attached to a trailer(there are a few exceptions before I get shouted at lol)) and a folding camper which as I say is a soft top caravan.
I must admit I prefer to have people milling about, on the whole safer and I love being nosey and chatting to people....

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25/6/2014 at 12:56pm
 Location: Burton Upon Trent
 Outfit: Pennine Pathfinder 2004
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I always ensure when I say folding camper, I tell them not a trailer tent.

That usually does the trick. It's quite amazing that on some sites they haven't seen one before and are genuinely gobsmacked when they look in them.

Also one other point which is also relevant for other types of site, I also tell them how big the unit is erected. Otherwise they give you a smaller pitch!! Pathfinders are quite big especially with the full awning on.

 

 



25/6/2014 at 9:53pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 570SE & Kuga 2l TCDi
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Also make sure you stress that the awning is an integral part of the unit as some sites charge extra for awnings.



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