What is a pup tent

Ralphiespal replied on 20/08/2015 16:59

Ralphiespal

Posted on 20/08/2015 16:59

Will the Caravan Club please clarify the size of a single berth pup tent which is the only tent allowed on a CL. The majority of pup tents on sale can be classed as two berth if the occupants are friendly. We are booked into a CL with our 2 great grandaughters and when their mother comes to collect them at the end of their stay we would like to put up a small pop up 2 berth tent (for sleeping) for one night only for one person but have been refused by the site owner as it is against the rules on page 280 of the club book. This ruling needs to be clarified.

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Takethedogalong replied on 02/09/2017 20:06

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Posted on 02/09/2017 20:06

The OP is asking about a little pup tent Oneputt, for a one night put up for grandkids. Sort of thing lots of folks put inside their awning, making it a bit more adventurous for children.

nelliethehooker replied on 02/09/2017 20:23

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Posted on 02/09/2017 20:23

We've been on a couple of CLs where the owners have allowed not only pup tents but full sizes ones too. As you might suppose we won't be going back to them again!

HBHF replied on 02/09/2017 20:54

HBHF

Posted on 02/09/2017 20:54

are drive away awnings oK?

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Takethedogalong replied on 02/09/2017 21:17

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Posted on 02/09/2017 21:17

I personally don't see why not, it's only like a caravan awning. And before anyone comments about folks sleeping in one, they sleep in caravan awnings as well!

Up to you really, it's your CL!

HBHF replied on 02/09/2017 22:02

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Posted on 02/09/2017 22:02

it does look like a tent though and when they go out for the day I would be hard pushed to tell the difference

EmilysDad replied on 03/09/2017 00:18

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Posted on 02/09/2017 20:23 by nelliethehooker

We've been on a couple of CLs where the owners have allowed not only pup tents but full sizes ones too. As you might suppose we won't be going back to them again!

Posted on 03/09/2017 00:18

I'm sure the CL owner will be gutted .......

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Oneputt replied on 03/09/2017 10:21

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Posted on 03/09/2017 10:21

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Esme replied on 05/09/2017 21:09

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Posted on 05/09/2017 21:09

I know it's not quiet the same but for the purposes of a caravan rally a ‘pup tent’ must have a maximum footprint of 6’ x 6’ and be no higher than 5’ whilst placed in the area normally occupied by your awning. Personally i would check with any individual CL owners to see what they are happy with. We have on various occasions been allowed/not allowed them on CL's and Club sites.

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