Posted on 22/11/2021 15:29
I wondered if people take extra caution when driving on say, narrow country roads which have trees at the side. Is there a danger that the caravan could get damaged by branches? Is it something I need to be wary of? Although I wouldn't want to drive too far out, as the risk of hitting oncoming traffic would definitely be more serious.
Posted on 22/11/2021 22:46 by EmilysDadPR11 said .... Also nerves of steel when the motor homers arrive who will not get within 3 feet of the edge of the road!
🙄 the VW camper came later ...
Posted on 22/11/2021 22:30 by TakethedogalongThat’s another that might not come back😂 You never know, it might be a cure to SW getting too many visitors....make them take a “dealing with narrow roads and high walls” test before crossing into Devon😂
Posted on 23/11/2021 08:25 by cyberyachtIt's not just Campervans and motorhomes that can't gauge the width of their vehicle. Many car drivers are the same. You don't have to go to Devon and Cornwall for the experience. Just drive down any narrow road or one with parked vehicles.
Posted on 23/11/2021 09:42 by SeasideBillFrom my NIMBY perspective those little lanes with a green strip up the middle are a local asset - keeps the crowds and developers under control. Even better with a steep gradient.
Posted on 23/11/2021 08:25 by cyberyachtIt's not just Campervans and motorhomes that can't gauge the width of their vehicle. Many car drivers are the same. You don't have to go to Devon and Cornwall for the experience. Just drive down any narrow road or one with parked vehicles.
Posted on 23/11/2021 10:25
We have very unforgiving rocky lanes where we live, towering above us in some places. You learn to remember the passing places and field entrances. We were once on a trip to a "tricky" CL when a new arrival appeared with a caravan. He'd met an imoveable farm tractor and animal trailer. He had to open a field gate and reverse the van up an incline into the field. With motorhomes you have to be aware of height too, overhanging branches are waiting to get you.
But I'm sure it's worth it if you can get through unscathed. If you don't want the odd scratch stick to A roads. Or go somewhere flat and open so you can see what's coming! 
Posted on 23/11/2021 10:07 by eurortravellerYou been checking out where I live, William?
Posted on 23/11/2021 10:55
You might be my neighbour? Single track, 20ft banks, 20% gradient, sharp bend, no passing place, green slime up the middle, also doubles as the course of a local spring. Perfect for the local kids to skateboard! Has a big sign at the top saying not suitable for HGV & caravans, but guess what….?
AndyJF