Awnings

Posted on 01/09/2022 09:28 by SteveL

On the pitch we used there was 2.8 metres between the pegs. Do they make Eribas that small ? (serious question) The ones I have seen on sites have certainly been longer.

Posted on 01/09/2022 10:18 by Takethedogalong

So glad it wasn’t just me that spotted it InaD👍

Personally, the argument around what constitutes an awning, or how an awning is used, or erected isn’t the basis of me starting this thread. It’s more around yet another imminent/possible hike in price.

Posted on 01/09/2022 10:06 by NutsyH

What is the CMC definition of "awning". I am seeing many caravans now (including mine) just using a motorhome style rollout sun(rain) shade. Much easier to roll out and away, no damage to the pitch, and more space efficient, no need to break your back and spend hours pegging out an awning that is often larger than the caravan.

Since the grandkids stopped coming with us, we have no need for an awning. If its too cold to sit outside, we sit inside.

Posted on 01/09/2022 10:33 by Cornersteady

Not given anywhere I think NH but a wind-out awning on a caravan needs an awning pitch to maintain the 3m spacing between any part of your outfit and the next, however MH can/may use a wind out awning on a non awning pitch but may have to be rolled in at night.

Posted on 01/09/2022 10:18 by EmilysDad

Please tell me you didn't actually measure the distance between pegs .... 😯

Posted on 01/09/2022 10:47 by mickysf

This is where the two peg system is better, anything which overlaps and cannot be contained within, will not be allowed. By definition then , anything that fits within must be allowed?

Posted on 01/09/2022 11:20 by SteveL

Except at sites that don’t allow awnings on part or all for other reasons. 

Posted on 01/09/2022 11:16 by Tinwheeler

I suspect there cannot be a 'blanket' statement covering this, Micky, because the size and spacing of non awning pitches varies so much. The old,adage of talk to the,warden is always going to bring the definitive answer.