Offside Doors

dave27 replied on 27/04/2022 19:33

Posted on 27/04/2022 19:33

Is it me or do other members dislike having your neighbours on the next pitch with a Unit which  has the entrance door on the off side facing you. Maybe I’m not the most sociable person but I don’t want to hear what my neighbors are having for tea (even worse when they have friends round and you feel like your invading their party)when I’m trying to read book, or have them looking straight at me when they sit outside their unit, or is that what caravaning is all about.

JVB66 replied on 27/04/2022 19:41

Posted on 27/04/2022 19:33 by dave27

Is it me or do other members dislike having your neighbours on the next pitch with a Unit which  has the entrance door on the off side facing you. Maybe I’m not the most sociable person but I don’t want to hear what my neighbors are having for tea (even worse when they have friends round and you feel like your invading their party)when I’m trying to read book, or have them looking straight at me when they sit outside their unit, or is that what caravaning is all about.

Posted on 27/04/2022 19:41

Have you a answer to it!? surprised

Tinwheeler replied on 27/04/2022 20:00

Posted on 27/04/2022 20:00

I suspect it is you, dave27. How about saying a cheery "hello" to your neighbours?

Pitching either way is allowed and we have frequently pitched nose in with a n/s hab door.🀷🏻‍♂️

SeasideBill replied on 27/04/2022 20:03

Posted on 27/04/2022 20:03

Generally doesn’t  bother me, but I have come across sites (not CMC) that insist you pitch in order to avoid the situation you describe. A cursory assessment of the neighbours applying all my prejudices is usually all I need to decide. πŸ˜‰

Cornersteady replied on 27/04/2022 20:10

Posted on 27/04/2022 20:10

Doesn't bother me at all. It's still going to be 6m away from you. There might well be a car or awning in-between anyway. 

What makes you think they are looking at you? Expecting a lot of privacy outside your outfit is probably a bit too much on a caravan site.

PS If anyone wants to look at me and mine, please feel free.

mickysf replied on 27/04/2022 20:28

Posted on 27/04/2022 20:28

Pass on that? I’ve never understood that off side rule! Does it apply to our pastime! Thought it was for socceristas.

Tammygirl replied on 27/04/2022 21:49

Posted on 27/04/2022 21:49

Doesn't bother me either but if you do, why not put up a windbreak to give you a bit of privacy when sitting out. πŸ™‚

eribaMotters replied on 27/04/2022 21:55

Posted on 27/04/2022 21:55

My door is on the "wrong side". On the very seldom occasion I'm on a C&MC site I park nose in. I don't do this out of thought for my neighbours but so my front seating area is away from the main road that runs around the site. If I'm lucky I park across the pitch.

 

Colin

SteveL replied on 27/04/2022 22:11

Posted on 27/04/2022 22:11

Our door is on the wrong side but  80% of the time parking nose in makes for a better levelling, due to the nose down attitude of our MH  and the dip of the pitch. 20% of times we reverse in to get it level, it’s much easier than using ramps and it doesn’t bother us facing the other unit.πŸ˜€ Or them facing us if the situation is reversed.

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook