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 28/04/2022 12:09

Posted on 28/04/2022 11:35 by eurortraveller

Some say this is the answer to the privacy question. What do others think?

Posted on 28/04/2022 12:09

Then you can let your waste go on the pitch  and who would know  until it starts to be smellysurprised

mbee1 replied on 28/04/2022 12:13

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 28/04/2022 12:13

You sound like a right bundle of laughs.

Graydjames replied on 28/04/2022 12:14

Posted on 28/04/2022 11:38 by Tinwheeler

The position of the hab door is largely irrelevant in my view as it depends which way you park. As I said, I have a n/s habit door but have frequently pitched nose in as do many Sevel based MHs in order to achieve a level stance. Do you not do this, Gray?

Yes, like almost all topics on CT, this one does the rounds on a regular basis but it gives newcomers a chance to air their views.

Posted on 28/04/2022 12:14

On your second point - yes, I completely agree, I was not complaining about the fact that it had come up before. The reason I made the point, though, was because I was so struck at how remarkably similar the OPs were, not just in the words, but also in the style. I had recalled the earlier post and a Google search on similar words quickly found it!  

On your first point, I am not so sure. So many other factors play into how I pitch and I very, very rarely pitch nose in in this van (although I more often did in my previous continental van). I agree about the Sevel lean of course, but I rely on blocks. Most often it is because I like to have the view through my front windows and more often than not the back of the pitch is trees, or hedging. Funnily enough, on my very last trip I pitched nose in for the first time in recent memory. This was because I was at Abbey Wood on the top of the hill where you get a nice outlook. Ironically, although most motorhomes parked nose in, the guy beside me (the other side was clear ground) did not pitch nose in and, with a British van, ended up with his door facing mine. But it was not at all an issue because they were friendly and quiet people. It's when you get the noisy revellers that these kind of things can become more of an issue. 

Takethedogalong replied on 28/04/2022 12:49

Posted on 28/04/2022 12:49

Well……..it’s better than a Club Site, but, pitches still not large enough, the hedges are a tad too high, and unless you like greenery, I am guessing the view is across to someone else’s outfit. But, nicer than a Club Site😁

You did ask😁

SeasideBill replied on 28/04/2022 12:59

Posted on 28/04/2022 12:33 by MalcMc

Stayed on similar in France, I liked the idea personally suited us well

Posted on 28/04/2022 12:59

Yes, very typical of continental sites. Has the benefit of providing shade and shelter. 

DavidKlyne replied on 28/04/2022 13:23

Posted on 28/04/2022 13:23

I have to say that I am not particularly keen on being door to door with the neighbouring unit. Whilst the picture posted by ET is quite common in Europe it is less so here. There could well be a half way house with shrubs planted between pitches just to give a little privacy. Perhaps the CMC feel it goes against "Club" ethos? 

David

replied on 28/04/2022 14:16

Posted on 28/04/2022 13:23 by DavidKlyne

I have to say that I am not particularly keen on being door to door with the neighbouring unit. Whilst the picture posted by ET is quite common in Europe it is less so here. There could well be a half way house with shrubs planted between pitches just to give a little privacy. Perhaps the CMC feel it goes against "Club" ethos? 

David

Posted on 28/04/2022 14:16

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