Hobby Caravans on CAMC sites

CRH54 replied on 06/10/2017 07:53

CRH54

Posted on 06/10/2017 07:53

Hi, there is so much conflict on so many social media sites about where Hobby Caravans are allowed, I have been told by a warden on a CAMC site that Hobby caravans are BANNED, however he did not have the decency to say which site, quite happy to scaremonger but not actually say where he was. I am sure this will provoke a major discussion but all I need to know is do all CAMC sites accept Hobby caravans and if not which ones do not. Incidentally for those who are insular and narrow minded about Hobby Caravans this is an interesting statistic; Hobby have held the world’s top position in caravan production since 2003. 55% of their caravans are exported; for motorhomes, this figure stands at 52%. Look forward to your responses. Chris

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Tinwheeler replied on 06/10/2017 12:40

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 06/10/2017 10:48 by crown green bowler

You may be asked to put your Hobby nose in on your pitch if you are putting up an awning because of fire regs, but that applies to most German vans.

Posted on 06/10/2017 12:40

That's unlikely, CGB, as people can pitch nose in or rear in providing the appropriate corner is placed to the peg - o/s/r if you reverse in or n/s/f if you drive in. That will maintain the required spacing on the vast majority of pitches.

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Posted on 06/10/2017 10:48 by crown green bowler

You may be asked to put your Hobby nose in on your pitch if you are putting up an awning because of fire regs, but that applies to most German vans.

Posted on 06/10/2017 13:53

...... but that applies to most German vans.

It does not apply to any caravan on CC sites.

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Rod235 replied on 06/10/2017 16:01

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Rod235

Caravanner from Leicestershire

Posted on 06/10/2017 16:01

We have stayed on Strathclyde site for the last two years and both times there was 3 hobby caravans on site with Irish occupants.

hitchglitch replied on 06/10/2017 17:33

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hitchglitch

Motorhomer from Buckinghamshire

Posted on 06/10/2017 17:33

As Travellers often stay several weeks in one location I would think it unlikely that many would want to pay the high pitch fees that the Club charges.

The travellers I have seen in France favour any large twin axle van which is why a small number of sites ban twin axle units rather than specific makes.

JVB66 replied on 06/10/2017 17:46

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JVB66

Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 06/10/2017 17:33 by hitchglitch

As Travellers often stay several weeks in one location I would think it unlikely that many would want to pay the high pitch fees that the Club charges.

The travellers I have seen in France favour any large twin axle van which is why a small number of sites ban twin axle units rather than specific makes.

Posted on 06/10/2017 17:46

Some travellers do stay on cc site for several weeks as wardens will tell you ,but have not nescerserly payed for most of their stay

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JayEss replied on 06/10/2017 18:16

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JayEss

Posted on 06/10/2017 18:16

You won't have a problem with either of the club's sites DD. A (very) few commercial sites have banned certain makes

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RowenaBCAMC replied on 07/10/2017 15:22

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RowenaBCAMC

Trailertenter

Posted on 07/10/2017 15:22

Hi Chris, Just to confirm what others have already advised, hobby caravans are not banned on Club Sites. Sorry for the confusion. I have forwarded this discussion to the site operations team for their reference and further feedback.

Millerman39 replied on 22/03/2019 22:49

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Millerman39

from South Yorkshire

Posted on 07/10/2017 15:22 by RowenaBCAMC

Hi Chris, Just to confirm what others have already advised, hobby caravans are not banned on Club Sites. Sorry for the confusion. I have forwarded this discussion to the site operations team for their reference and further feedback.

Posted on 22/03/2019 22:49

Hi Rowena - having just bought a Hobby this week I am interested to know if the Site Operations Team have finished their discussion yet & what feedback has received from them. I know it's putting them under pressure, after all it's only nearly 6 months ago, or is it still in the 'pending / to do' tray?