Cleaning caravan on site

cabbiemick replied on 21/08/2016 18:41

Posted on 21/08/2016 18:41

who else like me likes to keep there caravan clean it came as a big surprise to us after ariving at littlehampton caravan club we were informed they do not allow you to clean your caravan does anyone know if this is a new rule of the caravan club thanks mick

Tinwheeler replied on 22/08/2016 15:02

Posted on 22/08/2016 15:02

Here are the site rules but, strangely, no mention is made of washing vehicles/caravans as far as I can see. Only an instruction not to discharge waste water onto the pitch is listed and I suppose that covers it but it's hardly specific. I know we've been told on here by staff that washing of vans is not allowed.

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/club-sites/club-site-rules#Entering%20the%20site

mjh2014 replied on 22/08/2016 15:07

Posted on 22/08/2016 15:07

Apparently the refurb at Whitewater includes a dedicated caravan washing station. Which will be great if it's free on arrival, but I can't see us queuing to use it or moving our van after setting up. Havent been there to see it 'in the flesh' as yet.

johndailey replied on 22/08/2016 15:11

Posted on 22/08/2016 15:11

TW. Looked at the link that you posted. As you say, there is no mention with regards to washing the van. I was on a site earlier this year and the site owner let me wash off the splattered off mud but made it quite clear that I must not do more than that i.e a full hose down.

JohnM20 replied on 22/08/2016 15:48

Posted on 22/08/2016 15:48

Is it breaking the rules if I go outside in the rain and clean the 'van down using only the water that is falling from the sky? We have plenty of opportunities to do this !!Smile

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Tinwheeler replied on 22/08/2016 16:38

Posted on 22/08/2016 16:38

I couldn't care less if people wash their vans, cars or MHs on site as long as they don't expect me to follow suit or leave the pitch swimming in water. 

JVB66 replied on 22/08/2016 17:43

Posted on 22/08/2016 17:43

Washing a c/van or any vehicles chemicals is not normally permitted ,but I have never been stopped from rinsing any of our vehicles useing just water

replied on 22/08/2016 18:00

Posted on 22/08/2016 18:00

I use a waterless spray to clean mine, but as I haven't anywhere at home to clean the 'van and no facilities at my storage.

I do not like seeing the caravan dirty and I think it as part of my holiday, my way of relaxing!

oldebiker replied on 22/08/2016 18:23

Posted on 22/08/2016 18:23

Well i certainly feel better and can relex more if the van and car are clean and looking good ithink iwould risk rinsing off mud etc with water only

replied on 22/08/2016 20:30

Posted on 22/08/2016 20:30

I sometimes wash our van off using a third of a bucket of plain water if needed. When away, usually betweem 4 and 7 weeks. Never had a problem

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