Motorway Services

I've seen police cars in the caravan spaces before now.

Agree that most motorway services in this country are poorly equipped for caravans and there is no discipline about who parks where. Fortunately our fairly compact Motorhome is easier to park (but there are rarely signs for Motorhomes, only lorries, caravans and cars).

Whilst it is true that France is better equipped (although you are paying tolls for it), the French are even worse at parking in the wrong place. I guarantee that if it very hot there WILL be a lorry or car in the Caravan space if there is shade there. The lorry area is often a good option but the smell of urine can be very strong. You would think that strolling to the toilets would give them a bit of exercise? I always try and use the services facilities rather than our own because I welcome the walk.

Spare a thought for Switzerland where every services is small. Lorries park on the slip roads and vehicles crammed into every available space. Mind you, I have seen the same in France in busy areas at lunch time.

This year on a trip to Dartmoor we pulled in for Diesel and followed the signs for caravan parking - passed the lovely new facilities, the lovely car park, passed the huge HGV park and into a rough cratered dust filled field for caravan - best thing was it was passed the entrance for fuel and the only way in was to go back against the traffic!!!