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We got charged extra for our pop-up tent that we were using as an awning at a Forestry Commission site. Because it wasn't physically attached to the van they said we had to pay for a gazebo which was around £4 or £5 a night. Huge caravans with full awnings and 4x4s parked next to them paid less than we did. Very annoying.

Generally though in the UK I think tents are quite often cheaper than motorhomes, which is what a campervan is usually classed as. Annoying but there you go, tents are often so huge these days it doesn't seem fair.

We usually use C & CC sites in the UK that just charge for a pitch and in France they don't seem to care what you put on your pitch.

Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 25/5/2012

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Maybe in Japan, where they originate from, the word 'bongo' has some significant meaning; the 'British' equivalent is the Ford Freda. Tbh I've often wondered myself who dreams up all the various names you see for cars.

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