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As yet I'm not aware of having held anyone up when pitching or hitching, if I do in the future by doing all what needs doing then tough, I do not care, you just wait
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Some caravanners do seem to be unaware or unconcerned that they delay cars, caravans and motorhomes when leaving the site. Hold-ups also occur to a lesser extent when caravans arrive on site .
Now, I appreciate the importance of carrying out checks to ensure a safe outfit, and the problem in the case I mention, is made worse by the site layout and one way system. So, I apologise for wanting to arrive or "dash off" when a car is blocking the road. I'll even remain calm when having moved off, they stop again outside the toilet block to "powder their noses". Yes, this does happen.
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I'm quite new as well. Is it really necessary to drain down the hot water after each trip? I only did it in the storage place after our last outing last year - am I doing something wrong (other than needlessly carting 10 litres of water round with me)? Sorry if this is a thread hijack, if I had to wait a few minutes for someone to complete their pre-tow checks, it wouldn't be a problem - we all need to do it.
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The hot water boiler on my van is at the front. I need to drain it down before each trip to reduce the noseweight. It is a nuisance to have to do this but necessary. And sometimes I start filling the water system on arrival without having closed the dump valve. lol
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banjokat, I do it every time as a matter of course. I run the hot water off into my waste container while I'm doing other jobs and taking the dog for his last walk before we leave. Empty the container and then the toilet cassette and then hitch up. Simples.
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If noseweight happens to be a problem I can understand draining the hot, but I have no problem and only drain at the end of the season, as for extra weight and economy I'm not interested.
So do it if you have a van heavy at the front, otherwise leave it.
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If I am driving to a pitch or leaving the site and I am blocked by someone hitching or unhitching it is not a problem. If it looks as if they will be a while I merely switch the engine off and (if it's not raining) raise my hand, smile and say 'no rush'.
I often get similar treatment and so not a problem as far as I am concerned
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As this would be a caravan site I would expect members to be "blocking" the road while they hitch up or reverse on to their pitch , it wouldn't be a problem for me to wait for them to finish what they are doing , people need to chill more
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Not a problem. You've fill up any way. Keeps me fit going backwards & forwards, too.
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I would not think it any sort of a problem, except for those who leave everything to the last second. You know the sort, have a place they need to be but never leave enough time. Myself, if I know I need to be somewhere at a set time, I build in a contingency. Clearly when leaving the site, wether with or without caravan attached, this is always a risk at certain times. Just allow for it.
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This blocking business causes unnecessary bad feelings amongst fellow tourers. If somebody hitching up is obviously holding things up unnecessarily, i.e. stopping and talking, then a polite word is in order (in my opinion). The danger of rushing to please somebody waiting could cause something to be missed and in the worst scenario, cause an accident. More patience for others please.
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Some folk do need to employ a bit of common sense though. The last time we visited Chapel Lane we were on pitch 62. Beyond 57 there are three separate ways to the exit which are clearly visible. However, it did not stop someone stopping along side us with engine running until we hitched up. Lack of observation perhaps.
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Common courtesy suggests that preliminary work should be completed before blocking takes place to minimise disruption. We experience similar problems with yachts arriving to use the club crane to remove masts without first having removed sails, disconnected electrics and slackened rigging. There we are also constrained by 'time and tide'.
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What's wrong, can you not afford one?
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Too true John - some years ago I rushed as I was causing a hold up and drove off with the Jockey wheel still down - the kind people I was holding up caught me! And more recently I couldn't get the lights plugged in due to the angle I hitched at so drove a little way to get off the road for the people behind - again people rushed to warn me I hadn't finished! Grand lot most CCers are! Most that is but there will always be an inconsiderate one somewhere!
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