Groundsheets

Dickdastardly1 replied on 11/06/2022 17:16

Posted on 11/06/2022 17:16

I am aware that several independent campsites are not allowing groundsheets or mats on grass pitches or even the grass fingers around hard-standing pitches.

Grass pitches used for more than a week with groundsheets that are not lifted frequently will disable that pitch for a few weeks allowing enough rest time to recover. Site staff do not have the time to check every awning daily but rely on guests to do the right thing. Sadly, pitches are lost daily across the network.  

The other side of the coin would mean more pitches would be available if groundsheets were barred on club sites.

I am neither for or against this. It just a case to raise the issue and see what your thoughts are?

.copy and paste from one site

Pitching:

Please park your (unit) caravan/motorhome/tent in the middle of your allocated pitch.
DO NOT PARK SIDE-ON YOUR PITCH.
Pitches are available from 1:00pm
Day of departure please vacate your pitch by 11.00am.
We do not have fully service pitches 
Groundsheets / mats are not permitted on the grass pitches

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Cornersteady replied on 12/06/2022 11:45

Posted on 12/06/2022 07:37 by peedee

Its the large muddy patches that I object to not the small areas damaged by wheels etc. It is rare these will be blocked from light by the next van to use the pitch and they recover far quicker than the awning spaces. There is one solution, make more grass pitches non awning which might also result in a site being able to  increase pitch numbers.. With the increase in motorhome use, most not using awnings, sites like Godrevy would greatly benefit from such a policy..

peedee

Posted on 12/06/2022 11:45

I will be sorry to see the passing of the fredom to select pitch type on arrival. The new booking system will leave me little choice...

There is one solution, make more grass pitches non awning which might also result in a site being able to increase pitch numbers. With the increase in motorhome use, most not using awnings

So on one post you decry the lack of freedom for you personally, yet on another you want to take away a freedom from others, (caravanners especially perhaps?) to suit your preferences? hardly fair PD?

On the club sites I use I see many MH with awnings of one kind or another, even on grass. 

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Takethedogalong replied on 12/06/2022 12:26

Posted on 12/06/2022 12:26

The question is more one of do the canopies and awnings have a groundsheet down, rather than whether or not an awning or canopy is in use, regardless of the outfit. 🙂

It won’t matter if it’s on HS, or dare I say sunbaked Earth. But it will on lawn like grass that’s starved of light, oxygen and has heavy objects on it. I believe that’s the science🤔

 

Takethedogalong replied on 12/06/2022 12:30

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We did the change over around 2000. Question for you around MHFun, do you have to subscribe to get access to their CL options? Wondering as it might be another touring option for us. We use Britstops, other options.

Takethedogalong replied on 12/06/2022 12:55

Posted on 12/06/2022 12:55

I hope he does carry on Corners, I would like a reply to my genuine question😁 

We hope to be out again next week, looking at a grass pitch CL. Not booking though, phone call night before. There are other options in area. 

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Cornersteady replied on 12/06/2022 13:20

Posted on 12/06/2022 12:55 by Takethedogalong

I hope he does carry on Corners, I would like a reply to my genuine question😁 

We hope to be out again next week, looking at a grass pitch CL. Not booking though, phone call night before. There are other options in area. 

Posted on 12/06/2022 13:20

I never suggested that he doesn't carry on with your question TDAsmile 

I'm not or won't be affected by any changes to the use of groundsheets but wouldn't support any changes to the detriment of either MH or caravans.

(Like you I'm wondering what the cost is for joining MH Fun, I've never paid to join an online forum)

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Posted on 12/06/2022 12:30 by Takethedogalong

We did the change over around 2000. Question for you around MHFun, do you have to subscribe to get access to their CL options? Wondering as it might be another touring option for us. We use Britstops, other options.

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