What constitutes an awning?

Tio75 replied on 03/02/2019 12:32

Tio75

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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Tinwheeler replied on 22/02/2019 16:35

Tinwheeler

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Posted on 22/02/2019 16:35

I agree with ABM. You could regret choosing non-awning and wardens might prohibit the erection of your canopy on some sites. Sometimes non-awning pitches are in less desirable areas of sites - but not always.

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HeatherPod replied on 22/02/2019 17:54

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Posted on 22/02/2019 17:54

Oh rats. Well I don't want to upset anybody (specially myself) on my very first CC site so I'll amend that then. I assumed it was all about the 3m fire break but seems there's more to it than that.
The booking form requires the length of my outfit, so I put 7m just to make sure of enough length for the Go-Tarp. It's likely I'll need a rain porch in Devon in March/April!

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Tinwheeler replied on 22/02/2019 17:58

Tinwheeler

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Posted on 22/02/2019 17:58

That little Pod is quite something! Enjoy your trips.

ABM replied on 22/02/2019 18:07

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Posted on 22/02/2019 18:07

Quite agree, TW, it looks a little beauty

Just one more thing, Heather :-- On arrival at your first Club Site chat to the wardens and I am positive that they will look at your outfit & give you all the information / advice that you need. We on here cannot really, in all honesty, give you that advice just from a photograph.

Happy Times Ahead !!

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Posted on 22/02/2019 17:54 by

Let's face it. On a good day the warder may not bar a eye at a marquefe. On a bad day my Vivi bag would be banned. Depends on many factors, including but not limited to amount of dog poo, dirty facilities, speeders, etc. Some would say they are only human 😋. I jest of course 😁😉.

DTC 22/03/19 17:55.

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cyberyacht replied on 23/02/2019 07:20

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cyberyacht

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Posted on 23/02/2019 07:20

The nub of it, surely, is the occupancy of the space that would normally be taken by the tow car. It's about time the CAMC clarified this issue once and for all. Perhaps someone can report this post to bring it to the attention of the powers that be.

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mickysf replied on 23/02/2019 08:34

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Posted on 23/02/2019 07:20 by cyberyacht

The nub of it, surely, is the occupancy of the space that would normally be taken by the tow car. It's about time the CAMC clarified this issue once and for all. Perhaps someone can report this post to bring it to the attention of the powers that be.

Posted on 23/02/2019 08:34

That's about it! Just need to account for those 6 & 3s! If you don't and just assume then expect to be told to correct. Best seek advice than 'do your own thing' as that's when trouble starts.

ABM replied on 23/02/2019 12:02

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Posted on 23/02/2019 07:20 by cyberyacht

The nub of it, surely, is the occupancy of the space that would normally be taken by the tow car. It's about time the CAMC clarified this issue once and for all. Perhaps someone can report this post to bring it to the attention of the powers that be.

Posted on 23/02/2019 12:02

Just for you CY -- REPORTED

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KGF replied on 25/02/2019 11:57

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Posted on 25/02/2019 11:57

One thing to remember, not all non awning pitches are size limited; some are non awning because you can't hammer pegs into the surface, because it is paved, concrete or tarmac.

For example, Chapel Lane, new non awning pitches at Tewkesbury Abbey and others.

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