C&MC staff towing caravans to pitches from storage

Andy Sharp replied on 09/05/2018 16:12

Posted on 09/05/2018 16:12

Hi All,

I store my van at Bridlington as I am an avid birdwatcher.  This site is placed perfectly to access the cliffs etc.  I am also a keen cyclist and promote clean transportation methods.  Brid is a 3-4 hour ride from my homein lincs.  That is ok for me but as you can imagine, I can not tow my van to a pitch.  I ave asked staff if it is possible for me to cycle to my van and have them put it on a pitch (on the Brid site) so I do not need to use a car at all for my trip.

They said they are not allowed because of insurance purposes.  Fair enough.

I would hope that the CC could use some positive thinking as to try and make this kind of holiday possibe.  Whether that means investing a little more on the insurance or even charging a little for the service (to cover the extra insurance cost).

What a fabulous way to enjoy my holiday.  Cycle there, cycle from my van during my stay and then cycle home.  Surely this can not be deemed a bad idea.

Oneputt replied on 10/05/2018 07:28

Posted on 10/05/2018 07:28

So when caravans are stuck on muddy pitches and the wardens tow them off with their little tractor are they breaking the rules?wink

JillwithaJay replied on 10/05/2018 08:47

Posted on 10/05/2018 08:47

I've asked that a member of staff confirm whether or not C&MHC site staff are permitted to move members' caravans from storage to site etc.

Hoping for a 'official' response. 

SteveL replied on 10/05/2018 09:45

Posted on 09/05/2018 21:48 by Navigateur

There was a style of motor mover a few years ago that coupled to the tow hitch in place of the jockey wheel.  One of those would let you move the caravan yourself.

They were fitted with a seperate 12v battery, but with an Anderson connector could be run from the caravan battery, that has been nicely solar charged while in storage.

Posted on 10/05/2018 09:45

They would have to be faster than the powrtouch variety, otherwise by the time you got to your pitch it would be time to go home again.😂

rovinmad replied on 10/05/2018 10:11

Posted on 10/05/2018 07:28 by Oneputt

So when caravans are stuck on muddy pitches and the wardens tow them off with their little tractor are they breaking the rules?wink

Posted on 10/05/2018 10:11

Does this actually happen nowadays?  It must be around ten years ago that I remember going on a CC site where there was a notice by the road saying to stay near the road as the ground was very wet and if you got stuck no help would be forthcoming from the wardens.  This was after I had booked in with no mention of any problems at the office.

RowenaBCAMC replied on 10/05/2018 16:13

Posted on 09/05/2018 16:12 by Andy Sharp

Hi All,

I store my van at Bridlington as I am an avid birdwatcher.  This site is placed perfectly to access the cliffs etc.  I am also a keen cyclist and promote clean transportation methods.  Brid is a 3-4 hour ride from my homein lincs.  That is ok for me but as you can imagine, I can not tow my van to a pitch.  I ave asked staff if it is possible for me to cycle to my van and have them put it on a pitch (on the Brid site) so I do not need to use a car at all for my trip.

They said they are not allowed because of insurance purposes.  Fair enough.

I would hope that the CC could use some positive thinking as to try and make this kind of holiday possibe.  Whether that means investing a little more on the insurance or even charging a little for the service (to cover the extra insurance cost).

What a fabulous way to enjoy my holiday.  Cycle there, cycle from my van during my stay and then cycle home.  Surely this can not be deemed a bad idea.

Posted on 10/05/2018 16:13

Hi Andy,

Thanks for your feedback. We are pleased to advise that the Club is currently investigating offering this service to members. More information will be provided in due course and I will post on Club Together to let you all know.

In the meantime we hope you enjoy your cycling and caravan holidays. smile

Randomcamper replied on 10/05/2018 18:21

Posted on 10/05/2018 18:21

That will be interesting,  I presume there will be a modest fee for this service....?

That should give us endless hours of opportunity to discuss....

a) The club has pitched the price just right.....(sorry couldn't resist the pun)....

b) It's way too cheap, how can that cost cover the warden's time......

c) it's way too expensive, blah, blah, the club's ripping me off moan moan.....

I'm guessing the least posts will support answer a)............innocent

ABM replied on 10/05/2018 21:52

Posted on 10/05/2018 07:28 by Oneputt

So when caravans are stuck on muddy pitches and the wardens tow them off with their little tractor are they breaking the rules?wink

Posted on 10/05/2018 21:52

The  wardens  didn't  tow  me  off  pitch  at  Soggy  Old  Hartley  last  month  !!

Actually  they  asked  me  to  inform  them  when  I  wanted  to  move  and  they  fired  up  the  tractor  and  brought  round  a  trailer  full  of  heavy duty  rubber  mats  to  lay  out  where  my  wheels  were  supposed  to  run.  With  a  bit  of  a  shove  i  got  off the  pitch  &  the  Warden  picked  up  the  muddy  mats   and  cheerfully  wished  me  a  safe  journey  home. 

Anybody  familiar  with  the  situation  at  O H knows  that  each  pitch  is  hard  standing  of  about  caravan  size,  but  surrounded  by  grass  so problems  can ( and  did  )  occur  in  bad  weather.

B

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