Dornafield Touring Park

Posted on 04/12/2022 11:25 by DavidKlyne

The interesting thing about Seacroft is that it has a higher density of serviced pitches compared to many sites so the pressure on the motorhome service point is probably less. The fact that the Club decided to add another waste disposal point for motorhomes is interesting. Clearly the positioning near reception might have caused problems if there were several motorhomes queuing to dispose of their waste water it might have blocked those vehicles trying to exit the site at certain times of day. 

From the Club's point of view I struggle to see any advantage in offering a waste and water facility for none stayers? On any of the really busy sites, like Seacroft, it could turn into a major inconvenience as not only could it be difficult as units are leaving and arriving but it would mean receptions have to be open all day and what for, perhaps the odd person turning up and paying a tenner. Can't see it happening?

David

Posted on 04/12/2022 09:10 by Cornersteady

Google street view? An odd way to check out inside club sites? My view anyway each to their own.

The old design one? It's not on the approach to the site at all, it's on the site past reception and next to the information room and playing fields and tent area. If you had actually been you would notice that it is a very busy site, popular with all types of campers with heavy traffic all day and it would certainly impinge on those staying. Again why these should be inconvenienced by those not staying on site?

But the CCC allow what you want so why does it have to be a club site you want?

Posted on 04/12/2022 11:25 by DavidKlyne

The interesting thing about Seacroft is that it has a higher density of serviced pitches compared to many sites so the pressure on the motorhome service point is probably less. The fact that the Club decided to add another waste disposal point for motorhomes is interesting. Clearly the positioning near reception might have caused problems if there were several motorhomes queuing to dispose of their waste water it might have blocked those vehicles trying to exit the site at certain times of day. 

From the Club's point of view I struggle to see any advantage in offering a waste and water facility for none stayers? On any of the really busy sites, like Seacroft, it could turn into a major inconvenience as not only could it be difficult as units are leaving and arriving but it would mean receptions have to be open all day and what for, perhaps the odd person turning up and paying a tenner. Can't see it happening?

David

Posted on 04/12/2022 12:39 by JVB66

The motor caravan service point at Seacroft is before the barriers  off the the exit road and away from any site traffic

Posted on 04/12/2022 12:51 by Tinwheeler

If it’s before the barrier on the exit road, doesn’t that mean it’s on the inside the barrier and within the site?🤔

Posted on 04/12/2022 13:04

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Ah, I see what you mean. The MHSP is on the outgoing side of the entrance/exit road and just on the outer side of the barrier but within easy sight of reception.

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Posted on 04/12/2022 12:06 by

Instead of being so negative try a more positive view.  Why would the reception have to stay open.  The service could be offered only whilst it is manned (or should that be personed?).  They could put in an honesty box (shock horror).  There are two exist lanes passing the dump one could be used for any van that needs to wait.   

Based on our last trip in France using mainly CCP aires that allow MH servicing and noting that there were more MH's than ever, we saw only one queue for servicing which I joined.  It lasted all of about 60 mins whilst about 10 vans lined up to service prior to leaving.  A complete exception and on a site with over 100 MH only pitches that had been full overnight.

Posted on 04/12/2022 12:06 by

Instead of being so negative try a more positive view.  Why would the reception have to stay open.  The service could be offered only whilst it is manned (or should that be personed?).  They could put in an honesty box (shock horror).  There are two exist lanes passing the dump one could be used for any van that needs to wait.   

Based on our last trip in France using mainly CCP aires that allow MH servicing and noting that there were more MH's than ever, we saw only one queue for servicing which I joined.  It lasted all of about 60 mins whilst about 10 vans lined up to service prior to leaving.  A complete exception and on a site with over 100 MH only pitches that had been full overnight.