Posted on 04/04/2018 19:22
When will the manufacturers of these devices fit rubber tyres!!!!!!!!Am I alone in finding the"morning trundle" by caravanners an annoyance?I carry my waste container to the emptying point as I have done for the last 40 odd years.The flat waste water container fits under the van on sloping sites,fits in the gas locker when on tow,and most importantly.........makes no noise!!!!!!
Posted on 05/04/2018 09:22
"As from 1st January 2020 all pitches that are not fully serviced will have been closed the use of wheeled trolleys, water and waste carriers, golf carts, childrens buggies, wheelbarrows, bicycles, scooters, motor cycles, quad bikes, skateboards, ride-on toys, roller skates, ice skates, skis, and any other wheeled transportation device other than tow vehicles and motor caravans will be prohibited on site."
Posted on 05/04/2018 08:40 byI don't normally bother about starting to get ready for departure until 8am and then try to do so quietly. Usually aim for 70 to 130 mile drive to next site and so departure from one site depends on arrival at the next. Normally leave site between 9am and 10.15am.
If, for some reason, we want to move earlier I get rid of water the night before. Next morning cups etc can be rinsed in sink and water let to run out as no fats or soap
Posted on 05/04/2018 13:06
Perhaps you're a very light sleeper, TG.
Yes I am, I'd like not to be but its not going to happen.
Normally leave site between 9am and 10.15am.
Just as I'm thinking about getting up then 
no point in trying to sleep after 9am as the wardens tractor is out and about by then.
Seriously, when we are abroad I rarely hear our neighbours leave in a morning and have often woke to find not just 1 gone but 2 or 3. Can't say that is something that has happened in the UK.
I love being away in the van and often find it relaxing, just as it should be, however at times it can be annoying when folk just don't consider others.
Pet hates for me are, slamming doors, wastemasters, folk stopping outside your van to have a chat (at full volume) mobile phone users, why can't they just talk quietly and stay by their van, why do they have to keep walking up and down so everyone can hear what they are saying. 
I know I'm grumpy, its because I don't get much sleep 
Posted on 05/04/2018 16:54
It’s an age thing I reckon👍🏻. The older folk(some) are the less tolerant of others & their perceived bad habits they become. C&MC could have a rule that native Brits can only pitch up atwixt 2 overseas visitors only-thus ensuring perfect neighbours. . . .My work here is done😎
Posted on 05/04/2018 16:54 by Rocky 2 bucketsIt’s an age thing I reckon👍🏻. The older folk(some) are the less tolerant of others & their perceived bad habits they become. C&MC could have a rule that native Brits can only pitch up atwixt 2 overseas visitors only-thus ensuring perfect neighbours. . . .My work here is done😎
Posted on 05/04/2018 18:27
Rocky are you insinuating I'm old 
there was me thinking you were one of the nice people
I’m afraid some things are a fact of life and we just have to put up with them, TG.
I know, strangely the longer I'm away in the MH the less these things bother me, maybe I should take Malcolm up on 'living on a campsite full time' 
Posted on 05/04/2018 18:27 by TammygirlRocky are you insinuating I'm old
I’m afraid some things are a fact of life and we just have to put up with them, TG.
I know, strangely the longer I'm away in the MH the less these things bother me, maybe I should take Malcolm up on 'living on a campsite full time'
dave the rave