Hello all

Evening all, routes now set just need to book sites any info on sites would be much appreciated. 

Day1 lydney to Chester 

Day 2 Chester zoo

Day 3 Peak District 

Day 4 Peak District 

Day 5 Clumber park

Day 6 Clumber park 

Day 7 Yorkshire dales / Whitby 

Day 8 York 

Day 9 York 

Day 10 Home 

like I said above any info on sites in the areas would be great especially with the size of my unit 👍

I can't help with the sites as I have no experience of using such a large unit on them, LnL, but I'd suggest choosing sites and ringing the wardens to see if your unit will fit.

It puzzles me that you describe it as a motorhome when it seems to be a trailer caravan albeit of the 5th wheel variety. 🤔

Evening Tinwheeler,

With something like this been a self build and the size it's very grey on what rules apply and what classification it should have. On the DVLA website you kind of have to read between the lines mostly common sense really. So this one is registered as a motorcaravan but this is where it gets tricky, because it still has a GW of 23000kg it's tested as PLG and taxed the same. Unlike you normal motorhomes which would be a category 4,The even funnier bit is the only part that is tested is the truck it's self. The trailer is left alone as it doesn't require a rest due to 1 been shorter then 36ft and 2 it's private use. I've even asked for the trailer to be tested previously and it can't be done but they do have a quick look over it for me but nothing official. Now I don't agree with it but that's what DVLA states so that's how it is I suppose.so really it's just a giant caravan pulled by a truck and if the truck rattles into nothing I can buy a new one and attach it to the trailer and then re register as a motorcaravan with the new registration haha. Reference the trip I like to call and book over the phone to avoid any nasty surprises. By the way has anyone been using a snooper sat nav system on here ? 

Thanks 

LnL 

Also while I am on this evening I wanted to ask your opinions on the truck, if it was to pull onto a site you was at, would you think what the hell is this monstrosity it spoils the site? And would it effect your stay if you was a nabour or do you think it wouldn't matter? 

I am looking into other methods of towing it for example pickups like the Americans do as they look less imposing plus it gives me a easy run around when I arrive. 

Many thanks 

LnL 

To be perfectly frank, LnL, I think you are going to have great difficulty trying to use that unit on C&MC sites. You might fare better on C&CC or privately owned sites. 

With regards to seeing it on site, I've no problem with it at all. Sites are to be used and aren't there for their aesthetic beauty. Having said that, I would find it intimidating and overbearing to have a unit of that size parked next to me on a typical club site. However, I doubt very much that will happen as the majority of normal size pitches simply won't cater for it.

I'm sorry if that sounds harsh but you did ask and I think a hefty dose of realism is needed especially concerning the use of club sites. I wish you good luck and hope you enjoy your travels. 

Saw these 2 & another [no photo opportunity of that 1] on Sandringham Club Site in Feb this year [out of season].  No idea of their length/weights etc .  1 pulled by a truck cab, the other pulled by a pickup type vehicle.

No problem at all, either visually or as a neighbour. I'd probably bug you to let me see inside mind

I wouldn't have an issue either, like R2B said I would be asking to have a nose around

I was going to reply to your insurance post but it's locked ?

Maybe worth contacting Lancaster Insurance, I have my Classic car insured with them and they will insure most types of specialist Vehicle.

Ian.

When booking any site on your itinery ring site direct and confirm with site staff ,suggest you do not do it online

The track cab fifth wheel I think belongs to a warden ,possibly at Thetford Forest cc site this year ,it might be an idea to give him a call for more information