Awnings

Some pitches may have others fairly close behind🤷🏻‍♂️. I don’t know, Micky, but you know as well as I that non awning pitches vary tremendously. For instance, Bunree has its own peculiarity of no awnings on the front row due, I believe, to view blocking. 

Have you asked the question of the club?

Bunree is an interesting one, no explanation is offered by the club or ever has been. We all just seem to accept this one it seems to be an historic thing, and only rumours exist as to why it came to be so, maybe now is the time to officially clarify the reasoning. Who knows, it may be a local restriction, some explanation may be helpful. 

However I too know that both awning and non awning pitches vary widely, no pun intended. But the simplicity of the two peg system would solve that. If you fit within okay, if you spill over then no, it’s not okay, all governed by firebreaks. It’s all this debate about canopies, windbreaks, porch awnings, trailertents, sunshades, toilet tents, scooter/bike garages, cooking tents, whirligigs, pup tents etc. etc.

As for closeness behind, the same applies, if it’s in the designated and defined space that’s fine.

Simplicity would be if it fits in between the pegs then all is fine! That’s all I’m suggesting for clarity and simplicity sake.

I do not agree that we should be charged extra for awnings or dogs. I rent the whole pitch and use no extra facilities because I have an awning and a dog. This is one of the main reasons I use the Club sites as there are no hidden charges.

Last New Year I went to a private site who charged me £5 per night extra for my awning and £4 per night for my dog. Why?  I take up no more space except my pitch and the dog is not allowed into the facility block to use a shower or toilet.

I will not go back to this site again  unless they withdraw the extra charges.

If the Club instigated a different charging regime between awning and non awning pitches would that be a charge for an awning or a charge for a pitch capable of taking an awning? 

David

You didn’t answer my question about whether you’ve asked the club. You know it’s unlikely any explanation or answer will be forthcoming if you don’t.

Sorry Tinny, I have not asked the ‘club’ but have asked staff over the years when appropriate and required like many have suggest we should. Answers have been vague, inconsistent and occasionally contradictory. Just think that the new systems, booking and two peg pitches that are due to come in may address the issues. I’m sure all the points raised have been considered, we just need to hear the ‘new’ rationale and any additional costs if any.

Strike while the iron is hot, Micky, and see what response you get. 👍🏻

In the only two peg site I've been on there was two hand spans either way from my caravan to the peg line, I have to confess I've just measured that and that's about 8 inches or 21 cm.   

I thought that the reason behind Bunree was it didn't spoil the view for those behind? Awnings were/are also banned on the sea side pitches at Garlieston I recall when we were there, and Whitehouse beach but that may have been changed very recently I think?

Pretty sure the answer will be Ask the Wardens as it suggests on the site maps, Tinny but I will try. I’m sure they have very many more and bigger fish to fry right now so won’t hold my breath. Good to discuss these issues with other pitch users mind before that approach is made. Helps put the issues into a wider perspective and can provide a greater understanding of related aspects which may not be immediately apparent to me, or other individuals.