Stupidity
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2000 was when I made the move. My problem was also manhandling the caravan in the drive to get out onto the road. On site there was always the car to do it or help on hand. Lack of motor movers wasn't the only reason I moved to a motorhome.
peedee
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As I said in my original post. Most caravans have movers I did not say all. I have taken a picture of the sort of mindless stupidity I am talking about. Also just watched a man have 3 attempts to reverse his car across the grass which is now mud just to hitch caravan then drag caravan across the grass which sank the depth of its tyres. So for my lack of understanding but I can’t believe that so called intelligent people can be so stupid. Then I suppose some might come up with the bright idea to do away with grass altogether and just have one massive hard standing that would sort out the problem.
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Did you not have a polite word in his ear to point out the folly of his ways?
Yes, there will always be the inconsiderate amongst us but please don’t condemn everyone without considering all the facts.
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Considering the amount of rain recently, the photo hardly illustrates Paschendale type conditions. As the bard said "Much ado...."
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Perhaps the Chew Valley site managers have got it right - leave your caravan at reception and they pitch it for you.
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one massive hard standing...
I don't think anyone has ever suggested that at all anytime, my preference is a HS but every single site I have been there is usually lots of grass between and surrounding the pitches to the rear. Seems to be the the norm with refurbishments and new sites. Interestingly at Melrose there is one part which is completely HS, actually tarmac, and it is always well used by caravans and MHs alike.
You may not like HS (?) but if members want all round site use then it maybe the only way to go. And of course less maintenance or repair.
btw was the man you talk about professional or an amateur tourer
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but it looks awful, will have to repaired and the mud may get into your caravan/MH?
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better still, leave your caravan/mh at home, what is the point when the weather is so appaling, just seen 2 cvans struggling on the M27 in the Portsmouth area, heavy rain strong winds, not necessary to be out in my book, and who wants to be on a soggy pitch making it very difficult to keep the cvan/mh clean and dry inside especially if you have a dog.
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look, we have had the wettest Feb on record and even going forward for the next week or more it is not great, my solar panel reader shows 11kwh generated today that is the most it has been for weeks. I doubt there is an area in the Uk where the ground is not saturated, and i speak with some experiece having just spent time in North Yorkshire and this wkend in EG, not with caravan i might add, that has not turned a wheel since October gone, tours can be cxld at no expense to yourself if you do it properly
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but what your saying only applies to grass, plenty of sites have HS and easy enough to tour in the winter months using those, and perhaps those you saw towing were using them?
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If you wish to stay locked up for the winter that is your choice. One does not have to go about on saturated ground. I also do not caravan between Start of October and start of April apart from two weeks in December. However whilst it has been more than a tad damp there has also been some nice sunny days. If you find yourself drawn to mud and puddles it is probably best that you stay inside for the duration of fall and winter. I have encountered many seasons during April and early may and especially in north of Scotland with sun, snow etc cycling several times in a day. Did not fall in any puddles though. If you are away in a hotel or caravan etc there is no need to pather in mud or to wear unsuitable clothes.
As for cancelling tours! If I were a few stops through a tour and 300 miles from home then I certainly would have no desire to cancel and go home. Different if just going to a site for a few days or a weekend
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agreed and if you have a dog as i do, then good outdoor clothing/footwear is a must and i have plenty of that, but i see no point in people complaining about various sites that are being churned up because of the weather/unsuitable pitches when the fix is simple, do not use sites that are not geared up for bad weather, or if in doubt contact the site in advance to check on the situation. The more sites are chewed up now the more they will be unavailable for longer periods when the weather improves, and maintenance costs will increase. There are lots of very good holiday cottages available just now if you feel the need to walk the North York moors in the cold/wet.
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The more sites are chewed up now the more they will be unavailable for longer periods when the weather improves, and maintenance costs will increase.
again only on grass, and holiday cottages, I've got a mobile one.
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Thank you for your comments.
Have you declared before you don't use club sites a lot, something about the prices being more expensive than the sites over there ! .
Certainly when I do go on holiday I don't expect to clean up other bone idle members excrement / urine & mess in general in club toilets blocks & around service areas.
The excellent wardens have a hard enough job trying to maintain a high standard for everyone on site & not just the few.
And yes it's my choice to use 5 van sites, that way I'm less likely to come across those imbeciles that don't give a toss for anyone other than themselves.
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I think you should just get rid of the van if you're not going to use it all the year round, regardless of the weather. We're away at the moment and have been since the 3rd week in January. We have only once had to stay an extra night because of the wind conditions and so far found sites that provide the facilities that we need without churning up anyone's ground.
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NTH, Please don't tell other people to sell their vans unless they are prepared to use them all the year round. That's impolite .
You have chosen your unusual lifestyle and I don't criticise you, I have chosen my own way of Caravanning overseas in the summer months and will go my own way despite the opinion you have expressed.
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In fairness then I assume the same applies to Ruffs who said that we should use holiday cottages instead of a caravan at this time of year or when it's wet?
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Why criticized me when I was responding to Rufs comments about not using ones caravans during the winter. I note that you made no comment on his post!!
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but clearly there are either not enough grass pitches to go round or some people are just being totally inconsiderate, and for the record i am not saying that folk should not tour during the winter months, i lived in Scotland for many years and when the children were home, regularly camped at Braemar in the snow and used the ski facilities at Glenshee, i also had inspirations to become a Munro bagger but my knees were not up to it, and and for the record I drove a 56 seater school bus for 6 months because i wanted to, in the Turriff/Cuminestown area of Aberdeenshire, check it out, I lived just outside Cuminestown, roads only just wide enough for coach/caravan, I lived 1/2 mile off road, so it is not for the faint hearted.
But getting back on track, what i am saying is that this year has been exceptionally bad for rain/floods etc so I think this should be taken into consideration before venturing out, why put your own lives in danger and possibly those of the emergency service just for the sake of taking your LV out
, if you feel the need to be in the great outdoors stay safe rent a cottage. 
Oh! and as i have said before, I now live by the sea and my caravan although not moving is always available, we use it for guests. 0
