How early?

Windym replied on 28/01/2018 20:54

Windym

Posted on 28/01/2018 20:54

I have noticed over the last few months the frequency of cars being moved before 7am is on the increase. Just yesterday at Chatsworth a car pulled of the site at 6.00, not with caravan but still shutting car doors and engines are not silent. 3 weeks ago another couple were getting their van ready for departure from 6.00, pulling off the pitch at 6.55, possibly there had been an emergency but as stated at the beginning, I feel this practice is on the increase, perhaps I am being a grumpy old man? But I think at best, is highly inconsiderate. What are the rules? What do others think?

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dunelm replied on 29/01/2018 16:36

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Posted on 29/01/2018 15:36 by JVB66

Its not just cars motor vehicles moving about early with doors banging, it is just as bad with PVCs when the occupents need the site loo in the early hours and always tend to use the wiz bang door

Posted on 29/01/2018 16:36

With some of these vans it is only possible to exit and enter through the sliding door once the bed is made up.

As someone who previously owned such a van (without a loo on board) I know that it is impossible to close such a door without making any noise. The art is to close the door as quietly as possible, having consideration for those nearby. Believe me, considerate owners of such vans are aware of the problem and don't relish getting out of their vans "in the early hours".

cyberyacht replied on 29/01/2018 16:57

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Posted on 29/01/2018 16:57

Never mind selling earplugs, perhaps reception should stock catheters.

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Mitsi Fendt replied on 29/01/2018 17:15

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Posted on 29/01/2018 17:15

I have been on sites when there has been early movement like this. Just turned over and gone back to sleep. What's the problem?

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ABM replied on 29/01/2018 17:47

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Posted on 29/01/2018 11:51 by brue

Well think positive, when you've all got electric vehicles you won't hear a thing.

Posted on 29/01/2018 17:47

Now Now, Brue thats distinctly naughty & untrue .

With all that silence just think about the birds chirping away, and the appalling racket from Brian's Coco Pops { Other, somewhat less noisy cereals are available }

Oneputt replied on 29/01/2018 17:50

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Posted on 29/01/2018 17:50

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JVB66 replied on 29/01/2018 18:13

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Posted on 29/01/2018 11:51 by brue

Well think positive, when you've all got electric vehicles you won't hear a thing.

Posted on 29/01/2018 18:13

Will they have silent close doors also then?

crannman replied on 29/01/2018 18:13

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Posted on 29/01/2018 18:13

it takes us to long to pack up and get off early we have to take all our flag poles down and twinkly lights grandkids bikes footballs ect

DSB replied on 29/01/2018 23:25

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Posted on 29/01/2018 18:13 by crannman

it takes us to long to pack up and get off early we have to take all our flag poles down and twinkly lights grandkids bikes footballs ect

Posted on 29/01/2018 23:25

Although we don't have flagpole, and if we use an awning its always down the day before, it still seems to take us ages to pack up. We usually aim to leave the site at about 11am, but 99% of the time we'll be after this..

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replied on 30/01/2018 02:26

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Posted on 29/01/2018 10:37 by SteveL

Presumably as the CAMC do not set any limits they do not see it as a particular problem. I assume if they were getting lots of complaints they would lock the barrier as on a lot of continental sites and stipulate a quiet period. I know Malcom mentioned one site that closed its barrier at 11pm. However, all the sites we have stopped on have had free movement.

When we were working we were occasionally away for 7:00, although as mentioned above about all we had left to do was hitch up. Now we are retired we are not in that much of a hurry. If it takes an extra day or two getting to our destination, so be it. Personally I don't see it as a issue as long as folk are considerate, which most are. We often find vans have left from alongside us in the early hours and have been totally unaware.

Posted on 30/01/2018 02:26

At Alderstead Heath, Redhill CMC site, the barriers lock between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. I think it's the same at other club sites too, such as Gatwick and Northbrook Farm, Worthing.

JollyKernow replied on 30/01/2018 08:52

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Posted on 29/01/2018 15:50 by NevChap

Come on CAMC, don't miss the opportunity. I will expect to see a range of earplugs available in reception at reasonable prices. That'll do the trick! A win-win situation, punters get a lie in and the club pocket some cash.

Posted on 30/01/2018 08:52

Great idea, I'm on it, discounted prices obviously.

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