Awning rules

wedgy replied on 18/09/2020 10:39

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Posted on 18/09/2020 10:39

We have visited 5 different sites since reopening and at every one seen mostly motorhomes on non awning pitches using roll out awnings. Have not yet seen any with sides fitted so maybe people think this is ok. I am not opposed to this practice as I think the latest pitch designations are in many cases OTT. What I want to know is if this practice has been "allowed" and the site managers have been told to turn a blind eye,if so I will look at joining this set when we can't get an awning pitch but would use a roll out awning.

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Tinwheeler replied on 18/09/2020 21:28

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chasncath replied on 18/09/2020 21:34

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Posted on 18/09/2020 21:34

Doh! Just looked at the site plan and yes, white is awning. It's just the I'm getting on a bit you know; however, as jvb66 points out, leaving a fiamma out overnight is seldom a good idea if troubled by wind.

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Tinwheeler replied on 18/09/2020 21:39

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Posted on 18/09/2020 21:34 by chasncath

Doh! Just looked at the site plan and yes, white is awning. It's just the I'm getting on a bit you know; however, as jvb66 points out, leaving a fiamma out overnight is seldom a good idea if troubled by wind.

Posted on 18/09/2020 21:39

Try laying off the baked beans👍🏻

JVB66 replied on 18/09/2020 21:46

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Posted on 18/09/2020 21:34 by chasncath

Doh! Just looked at the site plan and yes, white is awning. It's just the I'm getting on a bit you know; however, as jvb66 points out, leaving a fiamma out overnight is seldom a good idea if troubled by wind.

Posted on 18/09/2020 21:46

Not just moves the van outside ,and the older we are the more it becomes a problem?

mickysf replied on 19/09/2020 07:52

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Posted on 19/09/2020 07:52

Often, it's not the size of the gravelled area but the width of that grass finger in between pitches which determines if it's a blue or white peg pitch. I've seen grass fingers in excess of three yards wide and others as little as a foot.

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JVB66 replied on 19/09/2020 13:54

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Posted on 19/09/2020 07:54 by

I have a Thule Omnistor fitted to my caravan and have rarely ever wound it in overnight. Unless it's exceptionally windy the tie down kit is enough to keep it safe.

Posted on 19/09/2020 13:54

It is not the tie downs that make for a "quiet night"when windy it is the canvas banging on the frame at times

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Posted on 19/09/2020 13:54 by JVB66

It is not the tie downs that make for a "quiet night"when windy it is the canvas banging on the frame at times

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mickysf replied on 21/09/2020 19:40

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Can't say it's been an issue for us and we have had the Thule about 7 years. However if it's troubling you then wind it in.

Posted on 21/09/2020 19:40

Taken your hearing aids out David? Not only the flapping but the increased rocking can keep me awake. Only if clement weather is forecast overnight does mine remain out!

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