Awning and non awning pitch bookings
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Graydjames said:
I shall continue to book awning pitches where I can even though I am a motorhomer. If I had to pay a little more I would (indeed for some years I always thought I was).
Wow - is it just me or is that an unbelievably selfish attitude?!
Just you IMO
Yeah well I'd not got down to your post Tony - so I see you would agree as you do the same thing - your IMO too I guess - see my post above!
Each to there own!
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Graydjames said:
I shall continue to book awning pitches where I can even though I am a motorhomer. If I had to pay a little more I would (indeed for some years I always thought I was).
Wow - is it just me or is that an unbelievably selfish attitude?!
If you are happy to pay more for a larger pitch - whether that is called an awning pitch or just a large pitch why would it be selfish? Who is to say that all the people who put up an awning actually 'need' one? and if so against what criteria would you asses it. Saying it is selfish to book and pay for a bigger pitch is like saying it is selfish to tour in a twin axle if there are just two people. Its just about paying your money and making your choice.
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I have good reason for wishing to use an aening pitch on most sites and do so even if paying extra
Are they as good as ....wanting to put up an awning?
(If not paying extra)
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If you are happy to pay more for a larger pitch - whether that is called an awning pitch or just a large pitch why would it be selfish? Who is to say that all the people who put up an awning actually 'need' one? and if so against what criteria would you asses it. Saying it is selfish to book and pay for a bigger pitch is like saying it is selfish to tour in a twin axle if there are just two people. Its just about paying your money and making your choice.
I can only refer you to my personal opinion at the top of the page!
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I can only refer you to my personal opinion at the top of the page!
Of course you are entitled to that opinion - as I am to disagree.
Why do you use an awning - do you have logical detailed reasons or could you actually manage without? We put ours up (a small porch) purely for ease - wet dogs, bins etc - but we certainly could manage without as we have had to on very windy sites. Therefore
our use of an awning pitch could be seen as selfish.Interestingly when we had an RV we were told never to book a non awning pitch as it would be too small. We never put the awning up though.
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I have good reason for wishing to use an aening pitch on most sites and do so even if paying extra
Are they as good as ....wanting to put up an awning?
(If not paying extra)
For me, yes. When I park the car up on offside of the van I need to be able to open door wide in order to get out due to physical limitations as does OH. I may well park van 18'' off peg to acheive this. Without awning not a problem as there is adequate
clearance. I also want room on nearside for table and chairs even if not enclosed by an awning. Some non awning pitches are tight..0 -
I can only refer you to my personal opinion at the top of the page!
Of course you are entitled to that opinion - as I am to disagree.
Why do you use an awning - do you have logical detailed reasons or could you actually manage without? We put ours up (a small porch) purely for ease - wet dogs, bins etc - but we certainly could manage without as we have had to on very windy sites. Therefore
our use of an awning pitch could be seen as selfish.Interestingly when we had an RV we were told never to book a non awning pitch as it would be too small. We never put the awning up though.
Forgive me I was kinda thinking the clue was in the name..."Awning Pitch"
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Forgive me I was kinda thinking the clue was in the name..."Awning Pitch"
Perhaps they need renaming then - but then that would become too confusing if you had a 'standard' pitch that you couldnt put an awning up on, or a 'large' pitch that you could. In effect that is all that they are.
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My personal belief is that non-awning pitches shoul, in general, not exist. If space is tight then less pitches should prevail.
I would agree with you there Tony!
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Perhaps they need renaming then - but then that would become too confusing if you had a 'standard' pitch that you couldnt put an awning up on, or a 'large' pitch that you could. In effect that is all that they are.
But thats not what they are - it does not define the size of the pitch, just the spacing between the pitch and you are not paying for that!
The majority of non awning pitches, used to be awning pitches before the club properly enforced the 3m spacings....like so many commercial sites do not and have all awning pitches.
(PS, sorry I did not mean to like your post - I was going for Tony's last post!)
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So what happens then if you think you might or might not use an awning and in the end you decide not to but you are booked on an awning pitch. Or maybe you dont put it up till day 3 and take it down on day 5 but then dont leave till day 8? Are you still
''allowed'' to have an awning pitch or do you still see it as selfish?(PS, sorry I did not mean to like your post - I was going for Tony's last post!)
PS - didnt mean to like yours further up the thread but I did by accident so we are equal....lol
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So what happens then if you think you might or might not use an awning and in the end you decide not to but you are booked on an awning pitch. Or maybe you dont put it up till day 3 and take it down on day 5 but then dont leave till day 8? Are you still ''allowed'' to have an awning pitch or do you still see it as selfish?
(PS, sorry I did not mean to like your post - I was going for Tony's last post!)
PS - didnt mean to like yours further up the thread but I did by accident so we are equal....lol
LOL!
Look, each to their own, if you think you might use an awning or if they are the only pitches left, then clearly that is not selfish - I have got to sites for a weekend with my awning to find it slinging it down with rain and blowing a gale and have not put my awning up - that is being sensible. I have also booked onto an awning pitch with no intention of putting up an awning when it has been the only pitch type available.
But I personally....i'll say that again, personally, would never book onto a awning pitch, if I have no intention of putting up an awning AND a non-awning pitch was available.
Because I would personally feel I would be potentially disadvantaging other members and thats just not how I try to roll!
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People caravan for the freedom that it brings, what do people do with this freedom, moan about who has or hasn't got an awning up, who's put up windbreaker, who has a pole with flags etc. My grandad was right petty people will always find something petty
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So we know that they are not necessarily larger in area, they are not necessarily in more favourable positions (whatever that may be) and they cost the same. The only advantage then is the awning bit, is that right? Surely, like me, most book what is available but I would usually book a non awning 'cos I very rarely use one, however, if awning pitches are all that are left I'd book one of those. On arrival, I am prepared to swop mind if that option, either way, is offered or is available.
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Wow, how complicated is this! I agree with Fur ball, get a life! If I cannot book what I want, I go look else-where, not moan about others reasons for booking a pitch.
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Wow, how complicated is this! I agree with Fur ball, get a life! If I cannot book what I want, I go look else-where, not moan about others reasons for booking a pitch.
Agreed, but it wouldn't suit the small "only pay for what I use" brigade who, presumably would like pitches charged for by the square foot!
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Personally we always book an awning pitch, unless none are available. It gives us the option of putting the pull out canopy out if we want, and wind conditions allow. Plus in general most sites have more awning than non awning pitches so the choice is usually greater. Plus sometimes they are slightly larger. We would still book an awning pitch even if there is a suplimentary charge.
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The grass strip does not form part of your pitch, so the gravel bit can most certainly be the same size. Agreed the area is not as roomy but you were talking about pitch size.
So what happens when there is no grass strip or if the adjoining pitches are all grass, where is the no mans land there
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Just noticed that the late availability has become a bit confusing. Now that at all hardstanding sites, pitches are referred to as hardstanding with or without awning, there are not enough colours. There are only three, standard with awning, standard without
and other. So now at sites like Chatsworth all availability is colour coded OTHER, so you have no idea, without going to the site page, wether the availability is for awning, non awning or super pitch. It seems to be the same for any site that is all hardstanding.0 -
Unless we are staying for one night, we will always put up an awning, be it porch for a weekend stay or full for a week stay, no matter what time of year. When we had Jack the Lab, it was convienent for us to towel him down, but we also use it for storage
of shoes, wellies, drinks, a chair and table for me to sit out and smoke in etc. Most CL's will charge a very small amount for an awningbecause of the extra damage to the grass ... fair enough and understandable. On a hard standing there is no charge. Just as
I chose this way of caravaning and pay a small amount extra dependng on the CL should not mean I MUST pay the charge at Club sites because quite simply I won't. Those who dont put up awnings or porches do it as thier choice and that is thier choice, thier
right. Why do people always try and suggest others pay extra for the things they dont have/use? If there are no awning pitches left when i try and book its quite simple i just go elswhere ... my choice.0 -
I'm never quite sure if I'm on the right "thread" for this but we looked at the Kampa Ace Air yesterday and were very impressed, but just how far from the van can an awning go before it exceeds the pitch? The Air Ace goes out 3m. (much more with the sun
canopy). Is there a maximum width for awnings?0 -
I'm never quite sure if I'm on the right "thread" for this but we looked at the Kampa Ace Air yesterday and were very impressed, but just how far from the van can an awning go before it exceeds the pitch? The Air Ace goes out 3m. (much more with the sun canopy). Is there a maximum width for awnings?
Write your comments here...As long as it fits within your pitch then it is ok, remember that you will also need space to peg out as well
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Geoff, whenever possible I make sure I can peg on the grass if on H/S. It's a lot easier sinking the pegs into grass than the H/S.
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