pitch safety

[Angie_374313887]

Is there a minimum distance regulation when placing touring caravans on pitchs.

I thought there was due to fire safety precautions but am not sure.Any advise appreciated.

 

[mcghee]

Generally 6 metres. Shouldn't be any less than four metres. That's about it really.

 

[Angie_374313887]

Thanks for that.So supposing a motorhome was parked 14 inches from your touring van you should be able to ask for it to be moved?

 

[Rita1]

Camping and Caravanning club have a rule of 6 metres, but that's just their own rule.

If on a CC C&CC or comercial site get warden to check if a CL ask nicely yourself and explain why

Rita

 

[Robert_374242026]

We were touring Portugal in our camper and one night we stayed on a beach all on our own, my Wife said is it safe ,i thought she meant the tide.Anyway we went to bed about 11 pm and was still on our own (marvelouse sunset).Got up about 8am opened the window and was greeted by a German lady in their camper who was about 24 inches away and next to them others the same i could not believe that they had come in so quite in the night ,.As we were moving off later it was only funny at the time.Of course if there had been an incedent like fire etc i should imagine we are talking about

 

[Angie_374313887]

It was on a commercial site.I thought it was too close,but the site were unhappy when we asked for it to be moved.

On the 6 by 7 metre pitch there was already a motorhome and two small tents,hence why this second one came so close to ours.

I know some sites have clear rules about spacing on a pitch-and some also state caravan-awning-car in a set order.

 

[Rita1]

Robert germans are renowned for getting to close to others

Angie Commercial Sites work on a 1metre rule

We never use commercial because of that

We now only use CL's. Adult only pref

The CC and C&CC own sites would poss suit you better or do you not belong to either

Rita

 

[Angie_374313887]

Hi Rita,

Haven't joined either yet but think I will.I think this site was simply packing as many people in as possible as it was school holidays.There was definately less than 1 metre.We couldn't even walk between the two,and had to "shimmy"down sideways!

Think we would prefer sites where the pitches are more spacious.

 

[Rita1]

Angie

Both clubs allow non members .. so why not go and try a weekend to see .. You can always join on site if you like it .. If you tell me what area you live in i will post the closest cc & c&cc club site to you

Rita

 

[Angie_374313887]

Thanks Rita.

I live in North Somerset.

 

[Rita1]

Caravan Club sites

Five Acres .. Chard TA20 3QA tele 01460 234519 site

Exmoor House .. Dulverton TA22 9HL tele 01398 323268

Lakeside .. Exbridge TA22 9BE tele 01398 324068

Minehead .. TA24 6DJ tele 01643 704345

Wincanton Race Course .. BA9 8BJ

Camping & Caravanning Club sites

Lynton ..Caffyns Cross EX35 6JS tele 01598752379

Minehead .. North Hill TA24 tele 01643 704138

Cheddar .. Priddy wells BA5 3BP tele 01749 870241

If any are near you pop in and go to reception and ask to have a look about they will not mind

Also go look at the web site

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/
Rita

 

[ThePlotter]

Angie the distance between units is a fire regulation and should not under any circumstances be reduced if this site was happt to have a unit that close then I for one would not go there again,in fact I would take a digital photo and email it to the local council that issues their licence.

 

[Angie_374313887]

Angie the distance between units is a fire regulation and should not under any circumstances be reduced if this site was happt to have a unit that close then I for one would not go there again,in fact I would take a digital photo and email it to the local council that issues their licence.

Thanks for that Rita.

I will definately take a look at them.We do have friends who are members and they speak highly of them.

The plotter,

Yes,I so wish I had taken a photo.I did think about it but the group on the next pitch were a mixed,rowdy group and I didn't want to antagonise them.(they were sat by the roadside so would of seen).

Like you say,I would not go back.The site was under new ownership and I think they were packing in as many people as possible.