Posted on 27/12/2016 10:59
we have recently bought an Thourwinds citation rv and are throughly enjoying it are there any other club members who have an rv and also could give us some advice about which site take such a vehicle as we are finding too many sites don't take a unit over 8-5 meters
regards
david wilson
Posted on 06/01/2017 14:47 by MichaelTDid it take any longer to get between sites after factoring in the multiple fuel stops, I bet it drank the petrol didn't it?
Posted on 08/01/2017 14:26
I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you intended to put a smiley face at the end of that comment.
For your information, the actual cost per mile of fuel was essentially the same as any large diesel European motorhome.
Why, because it came with a factory fitted ultra-clean (according to a VOSA testing station) LPG conversion.
At 12.5mpg (over 55,000 miles) on LPG the cost per mile equated to 23 mpg on diesel. And it had a 550 LPG mile range, plus a back-up of 400 miles on unleaded should you need it.
Just shows that you shouldn't make assumptions.
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Posted on 08/01/2017 09:30 by DIJ WilsonWe are currently at Durham grange with no problem over hang by 6 ft
as for access I use copilot with my rv dimension already saved so should avoid the small roads.
I think as mentioned my way forward is to speak direct to the wardens
Posted on 11/01/2017 03:07
Just a word of warning; Durham Grange falls into one of the sites where you DO need to call and inform them of length in the summer months. This is due to the set up of the majority of the hard standing pitches which sit on the circle around the central grass area. In the summer when the grass pitches are open you have no room for overhand as you would be too close to the units on the grass pitches. There are suitable pitches and they will reserve but you need to ensure they are aware.
We have been stuck in the enclave behind the entrance carpark a few times which has 6 pitches but surrounded in very high trees. We feel it very dark and oppressive and no way of getting satellite. But always found another pitch where the overhang has been possible, but in peak periods I would always call first.
Posted on 06/01/2017 09:41 by MsafiriIsnt it about time that in view of the growth in ownership of "longer" style of motorhomes that the club should look at the possibility of having at least one pitch where physically possible that can accommodate such an outfit , as at the moment it feels that there is "resistance" in the organization to out of the norm rigs, or is it just my perception ?
Posted on 11/01/2017 10:11 by mbee1But if that were to happen you would want that pitch reserving which is against the rules (usually). Would you expect to pay a premium for it? If not it should be available for all regardless of the size of the unit!
Posted on 11/01/2017 10:26
I think there is a fundamental difference here. Those with nonstandard units would have that pitch allocated to meet their needs. In many cases they would get no choice whatsoever, like it or lump it comes to mind. I have no truck with this management of pitches, I also enjoy choosing from all that are available to me so that odd allocated one is justified in my opinion.
Posted on 11/01/2017 10:26 by mickysfI think there is a fundamental difference here. Those with nonstandard units would have that pitch allocated to meet their needs. In many cases they would get no choice whatsoever, like it or lump it comes to mind. I have no truck with this management of pitches, I also enjoy choosing from all that are available to me so that odd allocated one is justified in my opinion.
Posted on 11/01/2017 23:37
Although lots may disagree I'm strongly against management of units. First come first served regardless of the size or type of unit until pitch choice becomes available. We all pay the same membership and pitch fees so, in my opinion, if you can't fit on the pitch - tough. Yes some may see this as harsh but why should a large unit get a potentially larger pitch or a particular hardstanding because of their choice of unit?
Posted on 11/01/2017 10:26 by mickysfI think there is a fundamental difference here. Those with nonstandard units would have that pitch allocated to meet their needs. In many cases they would get no choice whatsoever, like it or lump it comes to mind. I have no truck with this management of pitches, I also enjoy choosing from all that are available to me so that odd allocated one is justified in my opinion.
Posted on 11/01/2017 23:37
Although lots may disagree I'm strongly against management of units. First come first served regardless of the size or type of unit until pitch choice becomes available. We all pay the same membership and pitch fees so, in my opinion, if you can't fit on the pitch - tough. Yes some may see this as harsh but why should a large unit get a potentially larger pitch or a particular hardstanding because of their choice of unit?
Posted on 11/01/2017 23:37 by mbee1Although lots may disagree I'm strongly against management of units. First come first served regardless of the size or type of unit until pitch choice becomes available. We all pay the same membership and pitch fees so, in my opinion, if you can't fit on the pitch - tough. Yes some may see this as harsh but why should a large unit get a potentially larger pitch or a particular hardstanding because of their choice of unit?
Posted on 12/01/2017 02:42
I respect your opinion, although view it as rather harsh. Yes, we do all select the size of our vans, but do you really think it acceptable that someone could potentially drive for hours to a site to find that the only large pitch they can fit on has been taken by a small van that could fit on any pitch and the said large van has to leave as there is no place to go?
I agree and defend first come first served allocation as that is my preference. It really gets to me when I turn up at a site and am told you have a large van so we have allocated you pitch X when in reality we could fit on a number of pitches. We like the freedom of choice but in some case there needs to be exception in my opinion. However, if we find a site where we would need to have a pitch allocated (e.g. Crystal Palace) we find a different site, but that is just us. Perhaps that is why we are now spending more and more time in Europe where we feel we are more free to travel and enjoy our past time.
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Posted on 11/01/2017 23:37 by mbee1Although lots may disagree I'm strongly against management of units. First come first served regardless of the size or type of unit until pitch choice becomes available. We all pay the same membership and pitch fees so, in my opinion, if you can't fit on the pitch - tough. Yes some may see this as harsh but why should a large unit get a potentially larger pitch or a particular hardstanding because of their choice of unit?
Posted on 12/01/2017 20:54
I would think this would be very difficult on those rather informal sites where pitches are of different sizes and configurations. The only way would be to determine the maximum size of unit that would fit on every single pitch on site. In reality that may elimate many of us completely from using the site even though we would fit on probably a good number of the pitches. Best thing to do is what currently happens, manage the situation. If that means for the largest units they have no choice (allocated) on arrival at least, even if they are last to arrive, they will have a pitch to fit!
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Posted on 11/01/2017 23:37 by mbee1Although lots may disagree I'm strongly against management of units. First come first served regardless of the size or type of unit until pitch choice becomes available. We all pay the same membership and pitch fees so, in my opinion, if you can't fit on the pitch - tough. Yes some may see this as harsh but why should a large unit get a potentially larger pitch or a particular hardstanding because of their choice of unit?
Posted on 12/01/2017 02:42 by StewartwebrI respect your opinion, although view it as rather harsh. Yes, we do all select the size of our vans, but do you really think it acceptable that someone could potentially drive for hours to a site to find that the only large pitch they can fit on has been taken by a small van that could fit on any pitch and the said large van has to leave as there is no place to go?
I agree and defend first come first served allocation as that is my preference. It really gets to me when I turn up at a site and am told you have a large van so we have allocated you pitch X when in reality we could fit on a number of pitches. We like the freedom of choice but in some case there needs to be exception in my opinion. However, if we find a site where we would need to have a pitch allocated (e.g. Crystal Palace) we find a different site, but that is just us. Perhaps that is why we are now spending more and more time in Europe where we feel we are more free to travel and enjoy our past time.
Posted on 12/01/2017 21:25
Srewart, you really can't have it both ways. You don't want to turn up and find small vans on big pitches and nothing big enough left for you but, on the other hand, you object if the warden's taken the trouble to reserve a big pitch for you.
Perhaps it's as well you tend to go elsewhere to avoid your problem.
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