Shopper mobility scooters on site.

janet64 replied on 05/07/2018 11:05

Posted on 05/07/2018 11:05

  1. Has anyone any ideas on how to cope with the problem we have with loose graval surfaces on some pitches. Many pitches have various materials such as crushed slate rough graval of various shapes and sizes or pebbles, abviously this is for good drainage and is eviromentaly important however, we find that the small wheels on my husband mobility scooter just don't work very well, they tend to dig into such materials rather than move over. We would welcome any suggestions obout perhaps some kind of portable matting or mesh that could be easyly roll out for the short distance between the van and the paved road. We are both a little unsteady on or feet and such surfaces can also  be a bit challanging. We would be grateful for any useful ideas. Jan.

peedee replied on 05/07/2018 11:34

Posted on 05/07/2018 11:34

One of the big disadvantages of small wheels. It is easier on grass pitches if not too wet. Even a gentle push will usually increase traction on gravel. I think any form of portable paving will have to be fairly rigid judging from the lack of effect a ground sheet has on the problem.

 You can buy rollout trackway, how effective it is I don't know. I can only suggest telescopic wheelchair ramps or similar.

peedee

lornalou1 replied on 05/07/2018 22:29

Posted on 05/07/2018 22:29

if they are pneumatic tyres then try lowering the pressure a little as this will spread the tyre and grip better. if they are solid or foam filled then you cannot do this.

peedee replied on 06/07/2018 11:54

Posted on 06/07/2018 11:54

Perhaps the Club might like to consider at least one pitch, near the facilities block is surfaced so the disabled do not have this problem?

In cases where the graveled area is quite narrow (not C&MC sites unfortunatly) I find it a good idea to pitch so the door opens out onto the grass. Perhaps the wardens might allow pitching off peg so you were closer to the grassed area if the problem was explained and you were not putting up an awning? 

peedee

peedee replied on 06/07/2018 12:10

Posted on 06/07/2018 12:10

I have no need of the facilities either HD but from observing the distribution of vans on sites there are many who would disagree with you.

Fortunately I am fit enough to cope with gravel and walk to the facilities block if I so chose

peedee 

Takethedogalong replied on 06/07/2018 14:54

Posted on 06/07/2018 14:54

We have just had five days on Rowntree Park. The service roads around site are great, tarmac. The pitches however are the most unattractive we have ever seen. Grey, dusty, irregular sized steel slag. Awful to walk on, awful to roll anything on, terrible on dogs paws. If we were regulars on Club Sites, we would buy a roll of artificial grass to make our pitch nicer to look at and to use. Not sure if a shopper scooter would work on this stuff. Seen in Bunnings DIY for £30.

David2115 replied on 09/07/2018 10:32

Posted on 06/07/2018 14:54 by Takethedogalong

We have just had five days on Rowntree Park. The service roads around site are great, tarmac. The pitches however are the most unattractive we have ever seen. Grey, dusty, irregular sized steel slag. Awful to walk on, awful to roll anything on, terrible on dogs paws. If we were regulars on Club Sites, we would buy a roll of artificial grass to make our pitch nicer to look at and to use. Not sure if a shopper scooter would work on this stuff. Seen in Bunnings DIY for £30.

Posted on 09/07/2018 10:32

And yet it’s probably the most popular site on the network 

peedee replied on 09/07/2018 11:02

Posted on 09/07/2018 11:02

I looked at the artifical grass in Homebase at the weekend, I don't think it is up to the job of making it easier for scooters or wheelchairs. Probably ok for pampering dogs.

peedee

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