When can we use our vehicles?

DaveT replied on 25/02/2021 11:28

Posted on 25/02/2021 11:28

My van has been sitting in the dealership having had some warranty repairs. I would like to collect it to clean it and load it before I travel to my chosen site on 12th April. The club don't seem to know if I can legally do this, apparently not something they can advise on. I guess I won't be the only member in this position. At the moment, the government website is still advising against travel unless essential. If this is the case, there will be a number of site bookings which will have to be cancelled on 12th April.

Have I interpreted the rules correctly?

LLM replied on 01/03/2021 14:57

Posted on 01/03/2021 14:57

The shared use of "entry / exit" clearly puts a stop to using on site facilities.  As I said before so many people trying to find ways around the rules and justify doing what they want.  Just wait.  Feck it up now and we will all be stuck in lockdown for the foreseeable.  Personal caravans are in many ways the ultimate self contained accommodation, just makes use of what you have.

Hedgehurst replied on 01/03/2021 15:36

Posted on 01/03/2021 15:36

Horse's Mouth Information: I spoke with our local community policeman this morning, who's a helpful guy.

He's quite clear that my towing a caravan around 15 miles home in a fortnight's time, (so still mid March), for a service by the engineer is something I'm "perfectly entitled to do", likewise taking it to a local workshop to have the roof edge seals replaced.

He advises being ready, in the unlikely case of being pulled over, to explain just why I'm taking it - I'll print out the engineer's email.

He also added advice about staying well distanced from the service engineer, and also not inviting friends and family round to watch the process!  I can't imagine why one would do the latter, but he had to make the point, and said that any traffic officer pulling me over would probably add the same.

My storage place is happy to have it collected, which doesn't involve any interaction other than him bringing it to the collection area for me to get, then waving when I do, but is not currently allowing servicing to take place on their premises, for fear of being fined.

So there we are, that seems clear enough.

I hope this may help others too. Presumably Northants isn't an island of different policy here, whatever else we're an island of cool

Cavalier Caravaners replied on 01/03/2021 16:37

Posted on 01/03/2021 16:37

We are in similar position- our caravan being repaired under warranty since November lockdown and unable to collect due to the rules. We assume its now fixed. We expect non-essential shops like the caravan dealership be open on 12 April or earlier? The team who fix our caravan have been on furlow so not even responding to emails. So we do not know when the dealership will open and permit us to collect but I would guess its before 12 April.

Then like yourselves we need to clean it put items back in it before we travel to a site. I shall follow this thread with interest to see what advice appears.

AnnB replied on 01/03/2021 19:40

Posted on 01/03/2021 14:46 by MikeyA

I think you are, like the CAMC, trying to avoid the spirit of the ruling by dissecting every syllable of every word. I believe that "Bathing" is a polite way of saying anything that you would expect to be carried out in a bathroom and would automatically include toileting.

Do you not think that unless everyone obeys the spirit of every ruling for a further few months we will never return to normality. If the Government allows any sector to find a chink in the rulings then, as sure as night follows day, every disaffected sector would try to have a dispensation made for themselves leading to utter chaos.

 

Posted on 01/03/2021 19:40

In no way am I trying to ‘avoid the spirit’. I have strictly adhered to all rulings, advice etc throughout this pandemic, not seeing my Grandchildren since last January because they live so far away. No one has been in my house since last March and I last saw my 84 year old sister for 10 minutes on Christmas Day,

I was pointing out that the club were awaiting clarification as the Gov.UK guidance was not fully clear.

 

MikeyA replied on 02/03/2021 09:13

Posted on 02/03/2021 09:13

I was pointing out that the club were awaiting clarification as the Gov.UK guidance was not fully clear.

Anne, we will have to agree to disagree

Kasspa replied on 02/03/2021 11:40

Posted on 02/03/2021 11:40

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-summary#step-2---not-before-12-april

Step 2 clearly states: 

Self-contained accommodation such as campsites and holiday lets, where indoor facilities are not shared with other households, can also reopen.

Hotels will not open before 17th May.

However, I do find it strange that:

Hospitality venues will be allowed to serve people outdoors at Step 2 and there will be no need for customers to order a substantial meal with alcoholic drinks and no curfew, although customers must order, eat and drink while seated (‘table service’). Wider social contact rules will apply in all these settings to prevent indoor mixing between different households.

So how do they or will they be allowed to use the toilets?

Conflicting information or at least confusing.....

MikeyA replied on 02/03/2021 12:28

Posted on 02/03/2021 12:28

I'm sure if the CAMC served alcoholic drinks then there might be a case for opening the toilets. laughing 

LLM replied on 02/03/2021 12:35

Posted on 02/03/2021 12:28 by MikeyA

I'm sure if the CAMC served alcoholic drinks then there might be a case for opening the toilets. laughing 

Posted on 02/03/2021 12:35

Sounds like a plan.  Are you going to put a suggestion to the power that be?  If they start I may even join! laughing

MikeyA replied on 02/03/2021 15:18

Posted on 02/03/2021 12:35 by LLM

Sounds like a plan.  Are you going to put a suggestion to the power that be?  If they start I may even join! laughing

Posted on 02/03/2021 15:18

But EasyT wouldn't like it!  laughing

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