Posted on 05/05/2023 15:26
Yes indeedy!!! What a good idea - the driver can see a peg from whatever side he is reversing from. I commented on it to the warden, who said 2 pegs have been rolled out across the network "because some people have difficulty in understanding the rule when there was only one peg."
Posted on 15/05/2023 18:20
Can't see what all the fuss is about. Doesn't matter if there is 1 or 2 pegs. I always pitch to align with the offside pitch anyway as its usually the only one to be seen. Club sites by and large do not often afford straight back pitching so I try to ensure I can see the off peg.
As long as I get it right the caravan will fit into the 2 pegs.
Not likely to bother me much being a CL user. Arrived on new CL site today. Owner told us to pitch any way we liked as long as it was between the pitch marker, which could fit a large 4x4 and Twin Axle lengthways next door to us and we'll still have room to park the car in front of their car if we wanted.
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Posted on 15/05/2023 18:20 by WherenextCan't see what all the fuss is about. Doesn't matter if there is 1 or 2 pegs. I always pitch to align with the offside pitch anyway as its usually the only one to be seen. Club sites by and large do not often afford straight back pitching so I try to ensure I can see the off peg.
As long as I get it right the caravan will fit into the 2 pegs.
Not likely to bother me much being a CL user. Arrived on new CL site today. Owner told us to pitch any way we liked as long as it was between the pitch marker, which could fit a large 4x4 and Twin Axle lengthways next door to us and we'll still have room to park the car in front of their car if we wanted.
Posted on 15/05/2023 18:42
I really don’t think the likes of you, Wherenext, and me were the issue. I’m reliably informed it was the others who frequently got it wrong that caused issues. I do believe that the two peg system is helping and the clarification of the rules too but there will always be some who get it wrong and some who like to fuss about rules that never existed. Clearly some are in need of visual help for a whole variety of reasons but they are in a very small minority these days it appears given the extra ‘help’ given.
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Posted on 06/05/2023 08:42 by EmilysDaddepends on whether you're reversing in from the near or off side ... if I'm reversing from my nearside I have problems looking through my caravan to see the peg & EmilysMum manages to stand in the only place on site where I can't see her
Posted on 08/05/2023 17:27 by BurgundyI can remember when we first joined in the 80s you had to pitch with the peg in the middle of the van. It was easy at Nunnykirk, our “go to” site for weekends. There’s so much room just drive on from back of pitch, remove peg drive over replace peg. Harder on sites were you had to reverse “blind” that’s why it was changed to offside corner.
Posted on 16/05/2023 13:02
Can recall those days, and yes, done the drive over the peg thing😁
Pitching space is critical on Club Sites nowadays, maximum number of pitches that can be fitted in. Also, outfits are so much longer/wider than they used to be, so on older sites, it’s another factor. Saves staff having to advise if someone does get it wrong. Not everyone understands off side and nearside, whereas put it between little stick 1 and little stick 2 is simple.
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Posted on 16/05/2023 13:02 by TakethedogalongCan recall those days, and yes, done the drive over the peg thing😁
Pitching space is critical on Club Sites nowadays, maximum number of pitches that can be fitted in. Also, outfits are so much longer/wider than they used to be, so on older sites, it’s another factor. Saves staff having to advise if someone does get it wrong. Not everyone understands off side and nearside, whereas put it between little stick 1 and little stick 2 is simple.
Posted on 16/05/2023 17:11
Yes, I did think about that myself, and to be honest cannot think it would be a problem. But best to ask staff and just go with the answer. Otherwise, use a CL where often there’s a lot more space and a less rigid protocol. Staff have to manage to the expectations of Club visitors, not easy at times for them, damned if they do, damned if they won’t.🤔
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Posted on 16/05/2023 16:47 by MikeyAIf you only have a little caravan such as a Basecamp, I wonder if you could pitch lengthways without even asking, as long as you were within the two pegs?
Posted on 16/05/2023 19:13
Similarly if you have a basecamp on a non awning pitch could you pitch it as described in the provided plan and erect its awning which fits on the back and not the side? Surely so as no firebreak issues are contravened and it would still be shorter than a big tag axle caravan. After all, it’s the width that determines pitch category.
Posted on 16/05/2023 16:47 by MikeyAIf you only have a little caravan such as a Basecamp, I wonder if you could pitch lengthways without even asking, as long as you were within the two pegs?
Posted on 16/05/2023 19:13 by mickysfSimilarly if you have a basecamp on a non awning pitch could you pitch it as described in the provided plan and erect its awning which fits on the back and not the side? Surely so as no firebreak issues are contravened and it would still be shorter than a big tag axle caravan. After all, it’s the width that determines pitch category.
Posted on 16/05/2023 22:27
On a different thread a long while ago a similar question was raised regarding outfit length and basecamp vans with awning at the rear. The sensible approach with a rear awning van is to include the awning in the outfit length, so on that and as you state it's the width that counts regarding firebreaks I can't see an issue. A call to the site to be sure for assurance would be advised though.
JK
Posted on 16/05/2023 22:27 by JollyKernowOn a different thread a long while ago a similar question was raised regarding outfit length and basecamp vans with awning at the rear. The sensible approach with a rear awning van is to include the awning in the outfit length, so on that and as you state it's the width that counts regarding firebreaks I can't see an issue. A call to the site to be sure for assurance would be advised though.
JK
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