What constitutes an awning?

Tio75 replied on 03/02/2019 12:32

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Posted on 03/02/2019 12:32

Hi everyone,

Still new to this game. :-)

We have an IH panel van conversion, 6.4 metres long. If we book a 'Pitch Without Awning' does that mean that we would not be able to use our wind-out awning at all? Forgive me if this seems a stupid question, but I do feel there is a difference between those luxurious and enormous awnings that effectively doubles the size of a caravan, and which takes some time to erect and dismantle, and our simple wind-out affair which just takes minutes to open and strap down and which just provides a bit of cover from the weather.

What is the official take on what is an awning, please? If I book a pitch without awning and then wind my awning out, and perhaps put a windbreak side on, will I be breaking the rules and find myself in trouble with the site wardens?

Many thanks,

Mike.

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brue replied on 04/02/2019 16:25

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Posted on 04/02/2019 16:25

Ours is fixed to the van, don't think it will reach over the roof.

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briantimber replied on 04/02/2019 16:29

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Posted on 04/02/2019 16:25 by brue

Ours is fixed to the van, don't think it will reach over the roof.

Posted on 04/02/2019 16:29

Ours would go over the roof..... But only give a half metre cover on the other side

Edit.... and the legs would be sticking up in the air

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Tinwheeler replied on 04/02/2019 16:31

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Posted on 04/02/2019 16:29 by briantimber

Ours would go over the roof..... But only give a half metre cover on the other side

Posted on 04/02/2019 16:31

It would stop you opening the Heki so that’s no good.

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brue replied on 04/02/2019 16:34

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Posted on 04/02/2019 16:34

Probably stop the telly working too.

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mickysf replied on 04/02/2019 17:11

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Posted on 04/02/2019 17:11

Now what type of pitch would this outfit be permitted on and what reasoning would prevent it going on the other? Could it go on either? Logical reasoning would be helpful in answering the OPs question!

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young thomas replied on 04/02/2019 17:27

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Posted on 04/02/2019 08:25 by Rocky 2 buckets

Steady BB, you’ll ruffle the feathers of the ‘rules is rules’ proponents😱. Ask yourself-does logic really have a place on CT?🤔

Posted on 04/02/2019 17:27

perhaps you're right, Rocky.....

young thomas replied on 04/02/2019 17:30

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Posted on 04/02/2019 08:57 by cyberyacht

As one faces the pitch, the car and, by logical deduction, a MH canopy should be on the left. On a non-awning pitch it therefore follows that a MH would need to always go nose in if wishing to deploy a canopy. On an awning pitch, there is theoretically more space enabling a MH to deploy a canopy either side. Will this cause the "facing doors" brigade to have an attack of the vapours?

Posted on 04/02/2019 17:30

obviously, those of us who have anticipated this situation and bought continental vans, can reverse in (and extend canopy) with impunity...

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Takethedogalong replied on 04/02/2019 20:15

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Posted on 04/02/2019 17:11 by mickysf

Now what type of pitch would this outfit be permitted on and what reasoning would prevent it going on the other? Could it go on either? Logical reasoning would be helpful in answering the OPs question!

Posted on 04/02/2019 20:15

I digress.....is that photo taken at Thorpe Hall Site Micky? Inside walled garden?