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Don't laugh but for a holiday later in the year I'm thinking about taking two tents, one to sleep in and one to use as storage etc.

Anybody do this and how do sites view the costing? In other words is it two pitches etc.

Just its in October.On this one  trip I'll leave my scooter behind and use public transport.

Just a thought really.

Thanks, Ian

Most sites charge a pound or two for putting up a pup tent along side your main tent. I have never done it myself but seen the charges in the price menus when I'm looking for sites.

Carol

Mmmmm, in October I would think that most camp sites will be desperate for the trade, so it's worth being a bit cheeky when you 'phone them

Obviously they will both be small tents, and pitched close together, so should easily fit on one pitch. I think you should get away with paying for just one pitch, or one person on the sites which charge per person instead of per unit

If you mean this as a main tent plus a utility tent or day room, then it`s one pitch charge normally  (if auxilliary tents allowed and depending on the size of the main tent) plus any auxilliary tent fee.

If however you mean two normal family tents, like two six man domes (?) then I think you`ll have to do a bit of negotiating, even if they do fit on the pitch.

If you mean two 2-3 man pup tents, then I don`t see the problem at all, assuming auxilliary tents are allowed. One is the main tent and the other the pup tent and they`re certain to fit on the pitch.

Some campsites state one tent per pitch, no auxilliary tents. Others charge per pitch/number of people and don`t care what you put up. And some campsites will charge you for putting a tarp down on the ground for the dog, plus dog fee.

Clear as mud? Basically, you need to look at the tarrif page for each campsite and work it out from there. Then if in doubt ask nicely. I doubt you`ll have much problem in October anyway.

Going two weeks at a CCC site.Thought I might take both my Vangos( listed under my outfit).

Both smallish and I won't have a vehicle. Just didn't want to turn up angd get charged twice!

Thanks

Ian

Do all campsites charge for two adults or can you just pay per tent as there are 6 of us. I have also found that in some cases it would be cheaper to take two tents rather that pay for the extra people as they are all adults. Any suggestions. 

If you know which campsite you are heading for its got to be worth while phoning and talking to them to find out if they have any problems with your set up. I wouldnt just turn up on spec if you are likely to be upset by being charged for two tents. Forwarned is forarmed as they say.

Mike