Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping under canvas
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: "Daft" questions from a first-time camper
Page:  1  2 Post Reply Post New Topic
09/9/2015 at 12:49pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
 Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
View dk168's Profile View Profile   Reply to dk168 Reply   Quote dk168 Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9596
Tent Reviews:   6

Site Reviews Total: 56
Site Reviews 2024: 9  
Site Reviews 2023: 9  
Site Reviews 2022: 8  
Site Reviews 2021: 9  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 45
Site Nights 2023: 47
Site Nights 2022: 46
Site Nights 2021: 34
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I carry a head torch as well as hand-held torches, and do not rely solely on the lighting provided by the camp site.

I always carry a plug for the sink in case none is provided. And I need to get a bigger one as I discovered mine can be too small for some sinks, DOH!

Depending on the site and the type of pitch required, the facilities blocks can be quite a trip away. I normally request for a pitch close to the facilities block, and seldom get refused. However, I tend to go camping at quieter times, and book well in advance.

For camping in the colder months, I have a Kampa Khazi for use inside the tent.

As for transit vans, it depends on the sites, some allow them, some do not.

Take time to read the small prints when choosing a camp site, especially the facilities available to campers. Most will provide shower, toilet, hot and cold water and sinks for washing up. However, some may charge for showers, especially the more basic sites.

Have fun.

DK

-------------
* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *


09/9/2015 at 2:30pm
 Location: Cumbernauld Scotland
 Outfit: Monty 6Icarus 500 Halo 300
View jelboy53's Profile View Profile   Reply to jelboy53 Reply   Quote jelboy53 Quote  
Joined: 04/5/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   8617
Tent Reviews:   3

Site Reviews Total: 6
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I hire a van for my main holidays and long w/ends camping...I am lucky in that the 2-3 sites I use regularly now know me and accept I will be turning up in a van with the hire companies logo and phone No on it...

For trips to new campsites....I always try to phone them beforehand and explain the situation and have never had a problem booking a pitch....

I think the "No Commercial vans" rule on campsites who have that rule is to discourage folk like builders/tarmac layers etc etc working in the area and using the site as a fairly cheap base from which to ply their trade.....Once you explain your situation they will usually accept your booking....

I once stayed on a site with the No Commercial rule...Where a gang of Polish workers where obviously working in the area...10 of them in 2-3 tents at the far side of the site would get up and leave the site and be picked up at the gate by a Mini Bus and return late afternoon/evening...Found out the Gangmaster/Driver was staying in a B+B and this was their way of by passing that particular rule....

Jelboy.

-------------
Campers of the storm,Into this world are born

Some days are Diamonds...Some days are stone...


11/9/2015 at 10:43am
 Location: Warwickshire
 Outfit: Talbot Express Autosleeper
View TrickyWoo's Profile View Profile   Reply to TrickyWoo Reply   Quote TrickyWoo Quote  
Joined: 10/7/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2078
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

My guess would be it has to do with planning regulations surrounding the site's licence. I'd guess the local authorities don't want a site being used to carry on a business from, maybe because they don't get the appropriate business rstes. As long as they do not actually carry out the business actually at the site, I see no problem with a group of workers temporarily working in an area using it as a place to sleep - after all the site owner is getting his nightly fee and it probably improves his occupancy rate off-peak. But I suspect someone can only occupy a pitch up to a limited number of days consecutively in order not to breach the site's planning licence, otherwise it might be deemed something other than temporary. Not sure, only guessing.

-------------
TrickyWoo

I've got a Dragon and I'm not afraid to use it !!



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2

Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














9078 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder