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20/7/2009 at 3:14pm
 Location: Currently France
 Outfit: Fendt Diamant 1991 5m90 Twin axle
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Hi all, New to this site, have searched the web with little results. We currently live in France but in recent months things have become very difficult. My wife, myself and our two dogs, twin axle fendt 5m90 and transit van are looking for a permenant pitch in sw england for a few months whilst we try and get back on our feet and wait for our french home to sell. I understand there are some difficulties finding a perm site for a twin axle and if anyone knows anywhere or can give us some advice then please do, just don't say stay where you are, the reality is france is ok for a holiday, to live and work here is virtually impossible under retirement age. I am 44 the wife 36....any sites you guys can recommend, Devon, North dorset, areas ideal. Thanks in advance.


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20/7/2009 at 3:19pm
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You could try Lemonford and Kennford International.  I have a feeling both are all year round and both in South Devon.

Good luck.

Ali



20/7/2009 at 3:42pm
 Location: Currently France
 Outfit: Fendt Diamant 1991 5m90 Twin axle
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Hi snowy, just had a look and neither site accepts commercial vehicles, I presume by commercial vehicle they mean my transit, but how else are you meant to tow a twin axle van from france to Uk, never seen a twin axle being towed by anything less than a van of some description....any other recommendations?


20/7/2009 at 4:27pm
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 Outfit: Fendt Diamant 1991 5m90 Twin axle
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If someone has a pitch and has some work on offer then even better, aim to be returning within the next eight weeks.


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20/7/2009 at 5:27pm
 Location: Langport Somerset
 Outfit: park owner PLUS Swift Conqueror
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Most sites have a 28 ruling enforced on them by the local licensing authorities, so doubt you would be able to stay more than 28 days on any site.  Search for sites that are open all year, or why not look at the sites advertising job vacancies and see if they require you to have your own accommodation.

By the way, we have a 26ft twin axle caravan and tow with a Kia, they are a great tow vehicle.



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20/7/2009 at 6:03pm
 Location: NW of Glasgow
 Outfit: Sterling Searcher 2008 Volvo XC90
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Lots of twins on seasonal pitches, but I should imagine they are not easy to get at the moment as it is summer.

Most UK vanners do tow a twin with a normal car/4 x 4. There are quite a few sites that do not like so called "commercial vehicles".

That combined with a continental make of van could make it very difficult to be accepted on a site.

Your Fendt 5m90.....how wide is it?

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20/7/2009 at 6:33pm
 Location: Currently France
 Outfit: Fendt Diamant 1991 5m90 Twin axle
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it's 2.4m, 8 feet wide. My brother in law said you could not tow a twin axle with a vehicle that was less than 3.5ton in the UK, he must have his facts wrong.
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20/7/2009 at 6:36pm
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So if I was French and I wanted to come over on holiday are you saying that I would not be allowed on UK sites because I have a french registerd caravan and a uk transit but also french registered, sounds rather bizarre.


20/7/2009 at 6:55pm
 Location: Luton (no jokes plea
 Outfit: Coachman and Hyundai
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Sorry Robbie, but you might well find it difficult. Our caravan is 7ft 6ins wide and we tow with a 4x4. I can't give any advice but hope you get sorted.

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20/7/2009 at 7:56pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Coachman 460 VIP; VW Tiguan
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Quote: Originally posted by robbie2axle on 20/7/2009
So if I was French and I wanted to come over on holiday are you saying that I would not be allowed on UK sites because I have a french registerd caravan and a uk transit but also french registered, sounds rather bizarre.

I don't think jennifernn was referring to the fact that your van is French registered, rather to the fact that you tow with a commercial vehicle combined with the fact that the caravan is a twin-axle.

It's a shame things didn't work out for you in France, hope you get sorted out in the UK with a site, but I must agree with other posts: it won't be easy.


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20/7/2009 at 9:20pm
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You could try West End Farm in North Somerset - 01934 822529, know they store a lot of Caravans, not sure on the twin axel bit though.

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20/7/2009 at 10:13pm
 Location: NW of Glasgow
 Outfit: Sterling Searcher 2008 Volvo XC90
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No, you will be fine towing here while you are French registered. But sites still may not like to take you as Transit vans and twin axle vans are often associated with the travelling community, some of whom have a dubious reputation apparently.

Your brother-in-law is almost correct however. It is not the number of axles that counts, but the width and length of the caravan.

If your caravan is over 2.3 metres wide, here it can only be towed by a vehicle that weighs OVER 3500 kg kerb weight. If you are going to stay here you will need to get UK plates and registration for the Transit and will have to comply with these rules.

As a French registered "visitor" you are allowed to tow with whatever is legal in France.

Are you sure your transit is OVER 3500 kg?

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20/7/2009 at 10:24pm
 Location: Shrewsbury
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You could always join one of the clubs, Caravan Club, or Camping and Caravanning Club and then use cl or cs sites for 28 days at a time.  These are usually cheaper and would possibly give you a bit more flexibility as to where you camp for the time it takes to get back on your feet.



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