Engines running....

Cajip replied on 02/05/2021 12:43

Posted on 02/05/2021 12:43

Currently at Hebden Bridge on a serviced pitch opposite the motorhome service point and not far from the waiting area for booking in. I have noticed that the majority of motorhome drivers either using the service point or waiting to book in sit with their engines running. Not being a motorhomer I'm not sure why this should be but would argue it demonstrates a lack of environmental awareness and little consideration for those site users that suffer the unnecessary noise pollution. Please consider the environment and other site users and switch your engines off when stationery. 

young thomas replied on 07/05/2021 14:38

Posted on 07/05/2021 14:38

i also dont see why anyone (including caravanners with towcars) should be leaving their engines running unnecssarily...

we certainly don't at check in nor at the MHSP.

Tinwheeler replied on 07/05/2021 14:51

Posted on 07/05/2021 14:51

Fortunately, the modern day engines are very clean so won’t be polluting the environment but that doesn't remove the nuisance factor.

Like, BB, our engine won’t be left running unnecessarily.

I suspect those who don’t turn off, whether it be tow car while coupling/uncoupling or MH, are simply thoughtless. Perhaps have a word in their ear, Cajip.

KjellNN replied on 07/05/2021 15:49

Posted on 02/05/2021 12:43 by Cajip

Currently at Hebden Bridge on a serviced pitch opposite the motorhome service point and not far from the waiting area for booking in. I have noticed that the majority of motorhome drivers either using the service point or waiting to book in sit with their engines running. Not being a motorhomer I'm not sure why this should be but would argue it demonstrates a lack of environmental awareness and little consideration for those site users that suffer the unnecessary noise pollution. Please consider the environment and other site users and switch your engines off when stationery. 

Posted on 07/05/2021 15:49

I can only agree.

MikeyA replied on 07/05/2021 17:48

Posted on 07/05/2021 16:06 by cyberyacht

With fuel the price it is, who are these plutocratic individuals?

Posted on 07/05/2021 17:48

The same ones who use Club sites in high season. 🤔

nelliethehooker replied on 07/05/2021 20:17

Posted on 07/05/2021 20:17

We find that the worst offenders are those with older M/Hs who, when preparing to leave a site early, leave the engine running so as they have sufficient heat in the cabs to demist their windows and "warm up" their engines for many minutes while they go about all the other tasks they must do in readiness for their departure.

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