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When we had the Freedom we did have one site refuse us due to the continental door (health and safety was quoted) but did not have problems with other sites.  We always break the journey with coffee and toilet stop so did have to be careful when getting in and out of the van in laybys but in a service station there was no problem. Although, when changing our van did choose one with the door on the right side for England. 

Carol

I'm interested in this thread too as I've seen a few with the door on the other side that I really liked but was put off by how it'd work out.

A lot of sites have pitches marked out in rows so don't you end up stepping out onto your neighbours pitch or if you put it to the other side of your pitch surely you're then too close to the next van? Or you're made to face your van the other way so your view is the wrong way?

Quote: Originally posted by gm4pgv on 12/7/2009

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>Although, when changing our van did choose one with the >door on the right side for England.

Hope things go well for you if you ever venture into Wales or Scotland!

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Quote: Originally posted by carmey33 on 13/7/2009

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Hmm interesting topic! So where are you all taking or took these vans then? Apart from c&c and c&cc sites? I'd be interested to hear of any places in the south west ta!

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The site that refused us was in the Bournemouth area but I cannot remember the name.  It was only when booking on the telephone that I was questioned about the van we were bringing and when mentioned that it had a door on the continental side was told no, even tho they had spaces.  I mentioned it when booking as I had read somewhere on the forum after we bought the first van some 18 months or so ago that some sites had this rule.  I wished that I had had the benfit of the knowledge of members on here, but joined after the purchase.  To some it may not cause a minutes' worry but to me, who will do a lot of camping in GB, it did bother me a little.

Carol

Quote: Originally posted by Esther1 on 12/7/2009

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I'm interested in this thread too as I've seen a few with the door on the other side that I really liked but was put off by how it'd work out.

A lot of sites have pitches marked out in rows so don't you end up stepping out onto your neighbours pitch or if you put it to the other side of your pitch surely you're then too close to the next van? Or you're made to face your van the other way so your view is the wrong way?

 

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Asked a similar question about the same subject on another thread and got lots of defensive answers from the owners of these caravans saying they had no problems.

These days with large tents and caravans and problems with pitch sizes i would not want to arrive on site and be made to pitch facing a load of bushes for a 2 weeks on a site the enforces its rules

Andy

Quote: Originally posted by AndyandLynda on 13/7/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by Esther1 on 12/7/2009

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Asked a similar question about the same subject on another thread and got lots of defensive answers from the owners of these caravans saying they had no problems.

These days with large tents and caravans and problems with pitch sizes i would not want to arrive on site and be made to pitch facing a load of bushes for a 2 weeks on a site the enforces its rules

Andy

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Quote: Originally posted by Esther1 on 12/7/2009 .

A lot of sites have pitches marked out in rows so don't you end up stepping out onto your neighbours pitch or if you put it to the other side of your pitch surely you're then too close to the next van? Or you're made to face your van the other way so your view is the wrong way?

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