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Subject Topic: HELP! size of tent pitch? Post Reply Post New Topic
09/6/2013 at 11:46am
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: vango diablo 600
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Hi, I have just bought a Vango Diablo 600 (length 690cm, width 810cm)for myself and my 3 kids first camping holiday. Whilst looking online to book an electric pitch I see that they only ask for the length of tourer. What is the standard width of pitch? Can you pitch your tent in any direction? Thanks


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09/6/2013 at 12:15pm
 Location: Derbyshire
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There isn't a definite answer to that, there's not a standard pitch size unless you're looking at C&CC sites. Some sites let you pitch how you like, others like them all facing the same way. You could do with looking at the reviews on here and trying to find the photo gallery on the campsite's website to look for clues.

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09/6/2013 at 12:38pm
 Location: Scotland
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Thanks. Think I might need to phone the parks direct.
Lesley


09/6/2013 at 3:11pm
 Location: Aston Clinton
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Hi
Always best to phone sites first with tent dimensions

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09/6/2013 at 3:33pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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I have stayed at sites where I was instructed how to pitch my tent in order to comply with the 6m rule.

Others were more relaxed and I could pitch it whichever direction I wanted as long as it was within the pitch boundary.

As for pitch size, it varies from site to site, therefore it is advisable to ring the site in question to enquire.

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11/6/2013 at 6:06pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Hi Gear Sahara 6
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Our hi gear Sahara 6 is a bit of a beast so we ring the sites direct and ask.


11/6/2013 at 7:16pm
 Location: Lincolnshire
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We used to have a Vango Diablo 600 and it doesn't fit on all pitches so I would advise contacting the site concerned especially as they don't advertise pitch size. Most sites now have more than one size and can usually accommodate you on a suitable pitch, bear in mind tho that you pay more the bigger the pitch!

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11/6/2013 at 9:10pm
 Location: Aston Clinton
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Plus bigger pitches means booking early some at popular campsites down South get booked a year in advance

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