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Dickdastardly1 replied on 11/06/2022 17:16

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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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Posted on 12/06/2022 13:20 by Cornersteady

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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Cornersteady replied on 12/06/2022 13:38

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Fun Membership prices: The prices of MH Fun.

There are a few tuggers that are members.    

Posted on 12/06/2022 13:38

That doesn't give any indication of prices at all, it's just the login pageundecided I assume you know the price so can't understand at all why you don't simply give it rather than posting a link? Certainly quicker just to give a price? You must have your reasons.

No matter this is off topic, not taking the thread forward so I'll stop. Apologies to the OP. 

peedee replied on 12/06/2022 14:01

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Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 12/06/2022 14:01

I would question the assertion that most motorhomes dont use awnings, looking around me here motorhomes are probably in the majority and almost all have some form of awning or canopy errected .

That supprises me AD, that is not my experience but then I don't always restrict myself to Club sites. Last site I was at, not one of the the motorhomes even bothered to wind out a canopy. but it is as TTDA points out,  it is all a question of whether a ground sheet is used or not.

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Posted on 12/06/2022 14:01 by peedee

I would question the assertion that most motorhomes dont use awnings, looking around me here motorhomes are probably in the majority and almost all have some form of awning or canopy errected .

That supprises me AD, that is not my experience but then I don't always restrict myself to Club sites. Last site I was at, not one of the the motorhomes even bothered to wind out a canopy. but it is as TTDA points out,  it is all a question of whether a ground sheet is used or not.

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Cornersteady replied on 12/06/2022 18:24

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Posted on 12/06/2022 18:24

Going back on topic undecided 

There doesn't see to be a consensus about banning groundsheets on club sites? I am sure that there was a leaflet about using or suggesting only breathable groundsheets? I can't find it or any mention anywhere so far?

Takethedogalong replied on 12/06/2022 18:31

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Posted on 12/06/2022 18:31

Yeah. Thanks for the help. If they’re all like you then I will give it a miss. Genuine question, brushed off.  

Apologies to OP, I was hoping to extend our range of options, for grass and HS. 

eribaMotters replied on 12/06/2022 19:01

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Posted on 12/06/2022 19:01

I like grass, but let's face it, the attention it needs to look good is considerable. At times we use a groundsheet, a breathable one, but this is not perfect and still has an effect. Motor Movers spinning vans on the spot along with emptying tanks also has it's effect over time. 

If the club wishes to get maximum use out of it's pitches then surely they should be "fit for purpose", so the member can use them as intended and paid for by van or Motorhome and awning with carpet/groundsheet if wanted. 

This would mean a gravel pitch large enough for van and awning to sit on. It could be used all year without an issue.

 

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