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DELICANDY
Joined: 17 May 2014 Posts: 16 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:42 Post subject: Campsite regulations & Delica |
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Hi All, I was passing so popped into Hollands Wood Campsite in the New Forest, I wanted to check if I could sleep in the Deli overnight rather than just pull over in a layby.
I told the lady at the reception what vehicle I had and that all the seats folded flat to make a double sleeping space and that I had wind deflectors so I could keep both front windows open for ventilation, BUT she told me that any vehicle that people wish to sleep in MUST HAVE AIR VENTS and kick out windows, so it was best if I take the vehicle to them prior to booking as I could be turned away!!!
Has anybody else heard of this or is it an isolated incident?
She also told me that they had turned quite a few people away recently purely because of this.
Mike. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:52 Post subject: |
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If your Deli has the normal toggle-clamp, front-hinged rear side windows, they constitute air vents. And I bet if you had to, you could kick them out in an emergency! Some people on here have problems trying to make them stay in, ie not fall out! They are probably worried that you are going to suffocate yourself leaving your gas cooker? or heater? on in a sealed van. Must say, that is a new one on me. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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PinkPig Lifetime member
Joined: 05 Aug 2004 Posts: 2720 Location: Southampton, UK
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 15:17 Post subject: |
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I'm booked into Roundhill Campsite later in the summer so will let you know if I get in.
Never had a problem on other campsites, but not used it on a forest site before. I do appreciate that the Pig looks like a camper with its pop-top (with roof vent), however I can't ever remember being inspected by anyone, ever!
Maybe you asked too many questions...
FYI _ I think kick out windows are related to fire regs so you can escape if the doors don't open/are locked and the vehicle is full of smoke - the idea being you can always get out.
I keep a fire extinguisher in mine - I can throw that through a window!
But mine also has sliding windows so they will fall out with gentle pressure anyway _________________ The PINK PIG!
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DELICANDY
Joined: 17 May 2014 Posts: 16 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 15:59 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies, I thought it was a bit of overkill on their behalf but the fact they said they will come and inspect the vehicle and eject me from the site if vehicle wasn't acceptable, just don't want to ruin a weekend away. |
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robaurdu Lifetime member
Joined: 07 Jan 2013 Posts: 466 Location: Tonypandy, RCT, Wales
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 18:10 Post subject: |
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So what would happen if someone had an old, but very serviceable campervan, before these regulations came out into force? That would surely rule out most old vw campers, and possibly, some caravans, not to mention tents!!!! I think they were afraid that you would churn up the grassgrass. |
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unclebazwold Lifetime member
Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 7151 Location: Feltham
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 18:54 Post subject: |
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I have never been asked about vents and the like in mine sounds like "self and hasty" regs again.
Bazza _________________
Mine is black and silver it is the best colour.
Just remember when you read my replies i know nuffin.............. |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 19:08 Post subject: |
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Or some jobsworth's misinterpretation of them. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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DELICANDY
Joined: 17 May 2014 Posts: 16 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 19:35 Post subject: |
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She also mentioned about having a separate tent so that we could change clothes in and not in the truck |
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unclebazwold Lifetime member
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 19:38 Post subject: |
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DELICANDY wrote: |
She also mentioned about having a separate tent so that we could change clothes in and not in the truck |
Eh so people turning up in their 50 grand motor homes will be miffed when they get asked where the tent is.
Bazza _________________
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Just remember when you read my replies i know nuffin.............. |
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DELICANDY
Joined: 17 May 2014 Posts: 16 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 20:12 Post subject: |
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All I can say is that she liked the sound of her own voice and must have been on day release
Anyway we have decided to go to praa sands for the 3 nights instead.
Thanks again
Mike |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:49 Post subject: |
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Jobsworths!!
My old Transit campervan would have been banned then.
Basically if they don't want you on their site go somewhere else. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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nickjb
Joined: 13 Feb 2011 Posts: 58 Location: Bristol, UK
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:22 Post subject: |
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We got turned away from a site in Betws y Coed. They said they only took 'proper' campers. Ours has had a conversion with a bed, storage unit and fridge but I didn't want to get into a discussion with the miserable sod so we just left. |
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Yojimbo
Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1202 Location: Bucks
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:03 Post subject: |
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Hollands wood is a massive site anyway and although I stayed a few times I much prefer Ashurst. Its a lot smaller and the staff are very friendly. |
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BarefootBennett
Joined: 01 Sep 2015 Posts: 178 Location: Barnsley
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Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 22:18 Post subject: Rules n Regs for sites ! |
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Wow !! I think i had better read up on these then, i knew there were some regs, just didn't realise the extent. |
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terry tansley
Joined: 04 Sep 2015 Posts: 3 Location: Sheffield
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 20:07 Post subject: |
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Plenty of campsites around, if ya face don't fit in one, spend ya money where ya made welcome.!
jt |
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