Message Forums

 This is from the April Camping and caravaning club magazine regarding club pitch sizes
"The notional size of a Club pitch is 11m x 11m. You need to keep a 3m each side to combine with your neighbours to create a 6m fire break between units.
You may have to pay for an additional pitch to fit an excessively over-sized tent, ask when making your booking."

this was printed in answer to a letter "I am considering a large family tent with three sleeping pods will this fit on a Club site pitch.

So that seems like a definative answer from them at last

David and Jenny

Quote: Originally posted by kimac on 28/3/2006

---

>>>> If they actually start to 'enforce' that 'six metre' rule....

AP666, in my experience, they do. I've often been accompanied to the pitch by a warden who has (always very politely) reminded me of the rule & pointed out where we should be. Doesn't worry us - gives us plenty of room - but it would be unwise to visit a C&C site thinking that you could ignore it.

---

 same here ,They nearly always go with you in front of the car on a bicycle and occasionally goose step the six metres out with the warning not to break the six metre rule or you will be asked to shift it.

I always try  and get as far away as poss from the neighbours pitch anyway but if they are sticking you between pitches it can be ocassionally tricky.

I think it should be more than 6 metres anyway ,not keen on being too close to other people in a tent.

Quote: Originally posted by wildie on 29/3/2006

---

so what they saying is any tent or van with awning over 5 meters wide wont fit if you take away your 3+3 meters each side from 11 meters.

---

Quote: Originally posted by Big Blunderer on 29/3/2006

---

I suspect its more about charging you double rather than anything else.

---

I've been a member of the C&CC, on and off, for more than twenty years.  They have always had the 6 meter rule. It really is a safety thing.  If you have ever seen a tent or caravan catch alight (I have!) it's a terrifying sight. A burning tent is more than capable of igniting it's neighbours if they are too close.  Ok, so your tent may be made of FR material but you can't guarantee that your neighbour's is!  If you want to get up close and personal with your neighbours that's fine, but it's your equipment you're putting at risk, and ultimately your life!!!! 

If you go camping in a wedding marquee, let the site know before you pitch, I'm sure they'll find space for you somewhere. 

Stephen