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When is a rule not a rule?

Bazdownes replied on 19/04/2022 17:15

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Posted on 19/04/2022 17:15

Just got back from Cromer Seacroft site where there are two notices at the entry stating “Sorry no arrivals before 1.00pm”. However on at least two occasions we witnessed people, not only arriving before 1.00pm but being booked in and allowed on site, why do I bother timing my journeys and / or stopping in lay-bys to ensure I arrive after the advertised time when the rule is so blatantly ignored by others (including the wardens who allow it to happen)? 🤬

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Arch replied on 13/05/2022 12:08

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Posted on 13/05/2022 09:19 by

Steve the fact that you are using a motorhome  does have implications for arriving at set times or as you mentioned getting in some shopping along the way. Towing a caravan and looking  for that elusive laybye is a different  matter as I am sure you remember from your towing days. When we moved from Hillhead to Willingcott, not a great distance but all A or B roads I could count on one hand how may laybye we saw and most of the were already occupied  with caravans.

Posted on 13/05/2022 12:08

I can't see your problem the journey time is about 2 hrs you could have left Hillhead 11am or later and not be looking to stop on the way.

I'm glad of the 1pm arrival time as there is less chance of meeting early arrivals on some of the small roads to some sites.

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Posted on 13/05/2022 12:08 by Arch

I can't see your problem the journey time is about 2 hrs you could have left Hillhead 11am or later and not be looking to stop on the way.

I'm glad of the 1pm arrival time as there is less chance of meeting early arrivals on some of the small roads to some sites.

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moulesy replied on 13/05/2022 13:20

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Posted on 13/05/2022 12:27 by

It wasn't  a problem since Willingcott  has sufficient parking  my original  comment was about an entirely different journey. The Devon journey was only mention to Stevel as an example of the different issues caravanners face compared with motorhomes. 

Posted on 13/05/2022 13:20

So was your original comment about travelling from home to Chapel Lane by any chance? Because there really is no cause for complaint in that case, surely?

We used to travel from home to the Cotswold sites, Longleat and even Brecon - you just plan to leave home at the appropriate time, no question of "being hitched up and killing time". I don't understand that comment? undecided 

Doubtless it is simpler to stop off with a motorhome, but that is one of the limitations one surely accepts if towing?

Rowena replied on 13/05/2022 14:16

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Posted on 13/05/2022 14:16

Thank you everyone for your contributions to this discussion. We do appreciate member's feedback which is sent on to the relevant teams for their information. As this discussion has been going for a few days and people have had the opportunity to post their opinions we will now close this discussion. Thank you to those who have contributed constructively. 

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