Awning extensions off hard standing

SJP11
SJP11 Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited September 2018 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi

not sure of the clubs approach to sleeping extensions to awnings. We need to use our sleeping extension next month and provided we use a breathable groundsheet on the grass at the rear or the pitch (off the hard standing) I assume we are we ok?

Many thanks 

Simon

 

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  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,311 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2018 #2

    I think the grass is not part of your pitch, so you would have to ask the warden. I have certainly seen pup tents erected behind vans. 

    You would also of course have to maintain a 3 metre separation from any unit behind, so that might control your choice of pitch.

    Edit

    from the club rules :-

    5. Using awnings or tents

    a. On pitches with awning space you can erect an awning. You may also put up a tent for extra sleeping accommodation, or a specially designed toilet or cooking tent, provided the main outfit is occupied, but please keep them within your pitch area.

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited September 2018 #3

    Do you already know that the extention will overlap the rear of the hardstand you wil  be on?

  • RedKite
    RedKite Club Member Posts: 1,717 ✭✭
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    edited September 2018 #4

    Ring the site before you go and speak to site staff they will inform you of pitching requirements.

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2018 #5

    Best to ask I guess, often that grass area is part of the fire break you would think, Possibly contact them before you arrive, they may be able to allocate a suitable pitch where it can be done. 

  • Cornersteady
    Cornersteady Club Member Posts: 14,431 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2018 #6

    +1

  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member Posts: 2,485 ✭✭
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    edited September 2018 #7

    Could the extension not go on the front and thus remain within your own pitching area?  I wouldn't risk not being able to erect the extension at the rear because it's outside your pitching area if you need it for sleeping.

  • SJP11
    SJP11 Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited September 2018 #8

    Thanks all. I will call site. Putting extension on the front does make access to front locker very awkward, but I appreciate still an option. 

  • ScreenName5DA6FE0A69
    ScreenName5DA6FE0A69 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited September 2018 #9

    You wouldn’t be at Bridlington site ?! Manny warden there told us to move our cycle tent? 🤨 as it wasn’t on the hard standing !! 

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