How to pitch

figbat replied on 10/05/2021 23:35

figbat

Posted on 10/05/2021 23:35

First caravan break in a couple of weeks - the outfit has arrived and is sat on the drive, I am working out how it all operates and worrying about all the details.

We have a hard standing pitch with awning booked, but haven’t yet picked up an awning. I have my eye on one but at 3.6m deep it seems big - I’m worried it’ll overhang the pitch, which I understand is a no-no. Can guylines/storm straps reach onto the grass?

In researching all this I see talk of a ‘peg’ - I assumed there’s some kind of marker denoting where you should locate the van and this will ultimately determine how much space you have on the pitch to the side, which may have to accommodate the awning and a car.

Will a large awning like that cause problems at some sites or is it nothing to worry about? The outfit is 2.23m overall width.

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young thomas replied on 11/05/2021 13:40

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Posted on 11/05/2021 13:40

W....2.5 hrs....?!?.

On our impromptu tour back from Portugal along the Algarve a couple of years ago we would have pulled in somwhere, explored a bit, had lunch and been on our way to the next stop before you'd even got the awning up.

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JVB66 replied on 11/05/2021 13:51

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Posted on 11/05/2021 10:21 by ADP1963

Figbat,

If I was you I would try and have a look at a Caravan site near where you live, ask if you can have a stroll around and note others awnings. We always chose an Isabella Awning full and Porch and they tend to be on the large side, but never had difficulty in erecting them or dismantling them. For a family of four the few extra pegs for the gained width will be a plus I would have thought. We have been with the club for43 years and never came across a pitch that was too small to fit our awnings if they needed to be used. The most important thing to do is enjoy yourselves and don't worry about your new adventure there will be a lot of help and advice around.

Posted on 11/05/2021 13:51

If they are sticking to covid rules then they would not be allowed on site as it is no visitors at this time

Whittakerr replied on 11/05/2021 13:56

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Posted on 11/05/2021 13:40 by young thomas

W....2.5 hrs....?!?.

On our impromptu tour back from Portugal along the Algarve a couple of years ago we would have pulled in somwhere, explored a bit, had lunch and been on our way to the next stop before you'd even got the awning up.

Posted on 11/05/2021 13:56

I use the awning i referred to for stays over a week. I have a porch awning for stays between 3-7 days. for shorter stays i wouldn't normally bother with an awning.

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Posted on 11/05/2021 13:40 by young thomas

W....2.5 hrs....?!?.

On our impromptu tour back from Portugal along the Algarve a couple of years ago we would have pulled in somwhere, explored a bit, had lunch and been on our way to the next stop before you'd even got the awning up.

Posted on 11/05/2021 14:10

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young thomas replied on 11/05/2021 14:13

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Posted on 11/05/2021 13:56 by Whittakerr

I use the awning i referred to for stays over a week. I have a porch awning for stays between 3-7 days. for shorter stays i wouldn't normally bother with an awning.

Posted on 11/05/2021 14:13

what happens if your first stop is 2 days, the second stop 5 days and the third stop 8 days?😬

Whittakerr replied on 11/05/2021 14:24

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Posted on 11/05/2021 14:13 by young thomas

what happens if your first stop is 2 days, the second stop 5 days and the third stop 8 days?😬

Posted on 11/05/2021 14:24

I that case i either have a lot of large heavy bags on a roof rack or i employ DHL for their logistical expertise.

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Cornersteady replied on 11/05/2021 15:50

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Posted on 11/05/2021 13:40 by young thomas

W....2.5 hrs....?!?.

On our impromptu tour back from Portugal along the Algarve a couple of years ago we would have pulled in somwhere, explored a bit, had lunch and been on our way to the next stop before you'd even got the awning up.

Posted on 11/05/2021 15:50

It is a different style of touring. I see the time spent putting up an awning as an investment to the overall enjoyment of the stay. It doubles the living space of the caravan and you can have comfortable chairs for seating and relaxing, larger tables and more storage space for the things you need for the holiday.

It is a different style of touring not better or worse, just different.