Parking on pitch

coalhog replied on 10/07/2022 19:56

Posted on 10/07/2022 19:56

Hello hope you can all understand what I’m trying to find out 

I’m not the worlds best at reversing the caravan so tend to look for pitches that I can come at the pitch so I can drive onto it so my caravan is up to the little white post and my tow bar is at the front of the pitch 

and I don’t mean on a waterlogged pitch or even wet grass so I don’t churn everything up as we all no it’s been a lovely few weeks and ground is quite hard  so you all get the picture  

so is there any rule that says I’m MUST reverse on to a pitch. 

Tinwheeler replied on 10/07/2022 20:07

Posted on 10/07/2022 20:07

Not at all. You can pitch either way providing either the nearside front corner or the offside rear corner of your van is placed to the peg.

This is the pitching instruction given to every arrival. The text explains all.

 

EmilysDad replied on 10/07/2022 20:31

Posted on 10/07/2022 20:31

I think you'll lucky to find any/many club site pitches that you'll be able to drive through when pitching. Some of the grass pitches when open will perhaps allow it. Perhaps have a look at the site lay out on line before you go but it'll be pot luck when you get there depending on how busy the site is. More reversing practice  or a mover 😉

JollyKernow replied on 10/07/2022 22:12

Posted on 10/07/2022 19:56 by coalhog

Hello hope you can all understand what I’m trying to find out 

I’m not the worlds best at reversing the caravan so tend to look for pitches that I can come at the pitch so I can drive onto it so my caravan is up to the little white post and my tow bar is at the front of the pitch 

and I don’t mean on a waterlogged pitch or even wet grass so I don’t churn everything up as we all no it’s been a lovely few weeks and ground is quite hard  so you all get the picture 

 

so is there any rule that says I’m MUST reverse on to a pitch. 

Posted on 10/07/2022 22:12

Evening

There are indeed some sites where you can drive on as you say. I know of at least two sites with that capability that I've worked at. Exeter Racecourse and Ilfracombe in north Devon where I'm at now.

You could always ask the site staff or even a few fellow vanners to give you a hand getting pitched up? We don't bitesmile

JK

 

ABM replied on 10/07/2022 23:30

Posted on 10/07/2022 23:30

Hmm,  I think you could 'drive-thro'  on several pitches at Old Hartley, and as JK says there may well be others.

If you still have your trailer tent, Coalhog, It will always be worth contacting the site to check, since I am well aware that the base unit of a T-T is not always best aligned front to back .

John Todd replied on 11/07/2022 07:43

Posted on 11/07/2022 07:43

How about asking the latest tow car expert James Batchelor to provide a video of his reversing skills.embarassed

 

coalhog replied on 11/07/2022 10:44

Posted on 11/07/2022 10:44

Thank you all for friendly information I know have a caravan I’m getting better at reversing but always look for pitches I can drive into  once again many thanks

Navigateur replied on 11/07/2022 10:55

Posted on 11/07/2022 10:55

Many vehicles used for towing can be fitted with a front tow bar.  When pitching you can then have the caravan/trailer reversing while the tow vehicles is going forward. 

Tinwheeler replied on 11/07/2022 11:00

Posted on 11/07/2022 11:00

Hope it all helps, coalhog. Keep practicing the reversing.

It may be worth amending your profile to 'caravanner'. 👍

mbee1 replied on 11/07/2022 12:06

Posted on 11/07/2022 12:06

I can't revers either so always use a mover.  Best ever thing on a caravan.

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