🚫 Campervan Entry Denied! What You MUST Know Before Booking a Campsite
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
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Make sure you are not refused entry and can have the fun you want on your bikes, scooters, skateboards.
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Caravan and Motorhome club allow commercial flat bed trucks, commercial labelled vans etc. on the sites.
👍🏼 Lots are accepting, it’s just a case of checking before booking to make sure
Love these Vids !!
I was recently at a dog training centre that had pitches for camping there was was the remains of a burnt out double axle caravan that would have been professionally built and type approval.
Do you know how the fire started?
Someone causing a fire because they have overcooked their dinner would be irrelevant to how professional the conversion was 🤷🏻♂️
Depending on age, it might not be type approved.
Had a DIYer added some extra USB’s, maybe another 240v socket to plug their tv in, added a solar panel possibly.
Lots of variables, which further goes to show, how can a site determine a good from a bad.
I’ve shown bad conversions in the past, but never name anyone, who is to say that a brand new van was made by a NCC approved converter, then the next day goes for a cheap solar panel to be fitted by someone else and they completely mess up the wiring and turn it into a dangerous hazard. The van is type approved, NCC approved, yet potentially a fire hazard because of the aftermarket work
We tend to go for sites with minimum facilities. Usually 8 adults 8 feral kids and two hounds. Most sites in Scotland are fairly chilled without over excessive rules.
Well, these campsites have just withdrawn their right to complain about people wild camping, this is on them. My vehicle is a commercial vehicle although I guess that means it is excluded from "no motorhomes" signs. tbh the DVLA defines whether it is a motorhome or a commercial vehicle. tbf I don't really like campsites anyway, too many people, basically just an outdoors hotel. At least I feel better for not using campsites now, thank you campsites for taking some of the guilt off me and shouldering it yourself. Plus if I stay somewhere wile, it'll be tidier when I leave too and I save money too. The insurance thing, how do they manage EV's then as they are as much likely to catch fire as a homemade camper van
news flash if your in a van your not wild camping your sleeping in a van 🤣
Wow I didn’t even know this was an issue, we have recently bought an ex-fleet vehicle that we are converting in stages and would have got caught out by this if it wasn’t for this video. Thank you for uploading
Not all sites have strict rules, but some do, so it’s just a case of checking and making sure you don’t get caught out.
Enjoy converting your van and the experiences it will give you 😀
@@StaycationLifestyle thank you so much, we have enjoyed binge watching your videos getting tips and information on products etc. we own a solo stove after seeing your video and love it, plus all the info you have given has been invaluable so thank you so much
Thank you. That’s a lovely thing for you to say. Always nice to hear I’ve helped people 👍🏼
Wooosh bang, there goes another VW Transporter side door being slammed.
🤣 not very quiet
Interesting, in Ireland a van is either commercial or not. A converted commercial van must be inspected and signed off by an engineer with the log book changed and the approriate taxes paid to the authorities on the conversion. If is has a conversion that's not recorded it is in avery grey area and possibly not insured, owning a commercial vehicle privately in Ireland is a challenge. There is no "halfway house" so to speak.
It is interesting how different places have different rules. They are classified different again in Germany, Spain, France etc
Fully understand why some of the rules are in place, but you cannot get away from the fact that some sites are just down to Caravan & large Motorhome snobbery and they dont want campervans on site. I always look at the T&C's and book accordingly, but the amount of sites I've been on that state no commercial vans or sign written vans permitted, yet it seems if you turn up with a caravan on the back this is ok.
Some sites are more ruthless than others and will enforce it.
Can they charge more for a caravan/motorhome ? 🤷🏻♂️
I know there is a move by some sites to reduce touring pitches in favour of statics.
Was that photo Polzeath? We’ve stayed at Tristram Campsite there, fantastic place.
Smacks of big brother Britain. What has cupboard space got to do with anything?
I can only imagine that they believe if it has cupboards then it’s a proper campervan 🤷🏻♂️ I have no idea.
One night they could easily have a van with “cupboards” that’s got poor electrics and dodgy gas, yet they could turn away a far less likely van to cause problems, because the storage isn’t fitted (For example VW’s own California Beach) 🤷🏻♂️
I have a micro camper to which I attach a drive- away tailgater tent. This vehicle does not have fixed fittings because it has a boot jump which has a table and chairs, cooker and storage as well as a full size bed and fitted blackout blinds. That means that it is possible for the unit to be removed for the winter although it is in permanently for 6 months of the year. Some campsites will not allow this, but the C&CC club of which I am a member, does. It could hardly not do, given an article in its magazine extolling the virtues of this setup. The club also has a 6 metre rule so that no unit can be closer to the next than 6 metres in case of fire. The club has sometimes what we call the gestapo to enforce the rules. If the largest camping club allows this setup why do some sites not? Is it pettiness or do they like to be the SS?
I’ve had a problem with a camp site in chertsey Surrey because I own a transporter not a campervan
It’s becoming more common. Changes implemented since previous years
Love France so less restrictions and great sites❤
There certainly are some crazy rules! I find the more commercial motorhome ones the worst! I'd much rather be in a nice basic chilled one 🤙
Driven by different factors. The litigation culture no doubt is a big factor in this 🤦🏼♂️
@StaycationLifestyle it's the culture we live in now unfortunately 😔
It certainly is 😢
Most online bookable campsites are pretty clear on rules, not that I'm a fan of campsites, unless it's a no dogs adults only affair. Nothing worse than screaming kids and barking dogs on paid ground when you want a relaxing holiday.
Spent a long time building my conversion and getting it fully certified and registered. After this, I noted the restrictions at many camp sites PLUS the prices that can be more than a Hotel.... I have never used a camp site since completing my conversion in 2019... They are simply a rip-off.
I was looking to buy a VW campervan but I don’t think I’ll bother.. Hotel every time .
I been campervanning for 5 years now and have never had any issues! Mine is a converted T6 not campervan on log book, not even ever been asked 🤷♂️
Never rule out plain old prejudice. My mate booked us a campsite once. We both arrived on motorbikes late at night and checked-in. We pitched our tents and fell asleep almost immediately after a long ride. In the morning we were told to leave because "we don't allow all male groups". We're quite sure they didn't like our motorbikes, as we had booked as two males with two tents weeks in advance.
Was refused Entry to a Campsite in UK because we are Left Hand Drive and our Habitation door is on the right.
Interesting. Only really seen that happen with caravans, as there are lots of EU spec motorhomes in the UK now
Jobsworth 🤡🤡🤡
Lots of these rules have been brought in since Covid. The size of awnings these days are also absolutely massive so I can understand why some places refuse vehicles. Unfortunately there are now lots of entitled people and a distinct lack of common sense around which hasn't helped.
I know that a campsite near Durdle Door won't allow camper vans without certain internal criteria.
It feels as if we are being demonised. Try parking in Bournemouth, that's truly a nightmare
Size of some awnings are huge now, as the vans themselves, they just get bigger.
People need to start thinking of others in many regards and the world would be a better place
Everything got worse after convid ; it was of course part of the long term plan so not surprised :)
@@StaycationLifestyle I don't understand what's happened in the last few years to civility and kindness but I don't half miss it!
@@suewheeler5795 It's not a nice direction we are going in. BUT there are still some lovely people 😀
@@StaycationLifestyle and long may we keep finding them 🙌
Don't see why any camp site would stop you from using their site because you have a driveaway if you never intend to actually intend to driveaway.
I wonder how sites accept microcampers...we've just bought a citroen berlingo and are a family of 4 so we need an awning and will need to be staying on campsites rather than stealth.
With most I’m sure you will be fine. It’s just a case of checking the t’s and c’s or calling them to be sure
No ball playing is a total no no for me even though I don't have young children.
If a site don't promote a relaxed playful atmosphere it's not for me.
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Well, ...
We were camping in June with our car and our tent. A group of younger folk turned up, pitched their tents and then started playing football. The ball hit the car twice. First time I ignored it, second time I simply asked them to please be more careful.
In the morning they had already packed and gone but when we were ready to honour for the day I spotted a freshly scuffed area of paint on the rear nearside door about 3 inches round with a pair of parallel scratches across it.
Now I don't know for certain it was as a result of their playing football and hitting our car but the damage was not there earlier the previous day when we parked up.
@@michaelgoode9555 ok.... cool story dude
Screaming kids, thuding balls and barking dogs is not my idea of a relaxing holiday, I would prefer to be solitary at the end of nowhere than on a packed campsite.
Never used a camp site. Always wild camp
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I've noticed since covid, campsites have a lot more rules and are more anul. It's taking the fun out of camping. You want to go away to relax and not to get policed by the campsite and all their rules. Duck that
You've just added yet another reason to stay away from UK campsites.
We now avoid them 99% of the time. Europe or Morocco has so much more to offer avoiding this ridiculous behaviour
Too be fair, they are listening to guidance from health and safety, councils, insurers and can’t blame them for wanting a family friendly site.
However, it’s such a shame that they have to do this
@StaycationLifestyle unfortunately the H&S card is grossly exaggerated for their own commercial or biased reasons.
I say that as someone who has worked in extremely high risk situations where H&S is incredibly important. Hijacking H&S for these ridiculous reasons is not justified. I vote with my wallet
@@russhumphreys8109 I work in commercial insurance and the ridiculous claims scenarios that come in are beyond belief. I’ve seen first hand that claims come from nothing.
Imagine slipping on wet grass resulting in a claim, or maybe a site owner being litigated against for the action of a guest.
I really could go on and on with ridiculous situations of claims.
A key factor in all this is duty of care. Did the owner do everything they could to prevent the incident from happening?
The H&S is only responding to the law firms litigation.
It’s totally crazy, I know, but I can see why they do it
@StaycationLifestyle I guess we're going way off topic now🤣 but there needs to be a serious push back against this nonsense. If not we're all going to be priced out of basic human rights, to insure a vehicle for example
@@russhumphreys8109 🤣 Ah well, it’s good to talk.
If people stopped looking for someone else to blame whenever an incident occurred, we would all live in a better place.
Fundamentally this is Health and safety gone absolute insane ; additionally it’s the insurances that push
Up policy prices deliberately.
I get the shabby van and consequently the undesirable types that “usually “ drive them ( I say usually because it’s that demographic that do try to stretch it and soil it for others . My own experience and my own opinion.
It’s a result of previous problems/claims that are causing the H&S to be stricter. Insurance premiums for leisure premises will rise as people continue to try and claim for tripping over things, being hit by bikes, slipping on grass etc etc. Shocking really.
A lot of sites want families which they believe wont cause problems
@@StaycationLifestyle it’s an awful culture we now live in. Bring back the 70s/ 80s common sense and genuine people.
@@CampingNE fully agree. Seemingly getting worse as time goes by, not better
Does make you questioning if building your own camper is worth it. I’m looking at a T6 or similar, but you have to have somewhere safe to stay overnight.
There are loads of safe places to stay. It’s just a matter of checking the T&C’s of where you intend staying before you book
@peterjones2594 Hi Peter, you’ll get so much more from travelling and enjoying the UK if you dont use campsites. I’ve been living 60% of my time in my camper van in the last 4 years and I’ve never had any trouble anywhere in the Uk, You obviously look at where you plan to stay and avoid anywhere dodgy. If you’re away from some cities, you’re generally ok. Park4night app is invaluable.
It’s been surprising how many great nights we’ve spent in small town and villages in the UK, great times and memories.
You have to do it!
More fool these campsites if they’re being that selective. Are they going to stipulate no electric vehicles in case they burst into flames, are they going to say no diesel vehicles because they aren’t as quiet as petrol vehicles? How about stating no vehicles with gaudy colours in case it irritates someone.
Plenty of other campsites so leave the pedantic ones to go bankrupt in the coming years. 👍
Some do not allow charging of electric vehicles 😀
Some will have had bad experiences, suffered losses, had claims, complaints etc.
They can be selective to an extent if they are still going to sell out.
I think we are going to see more sites being “statics only” going forward.
Plus others increasing prices.
With the increase in “tourers” whether that be campervans, motorhomes or caravans, the sites can choose their own rules/regs and have the clientele they want.
@@StaycationLifestyle Well so far I must have been lucky. I have a T6 Transporter but I have no intention of converting it. I have a DJI Power 1000 powerbank and a Halfords portable compressor fridge/freezer. Those items coupled with my tent and some decent camping equipment allows me to put my motorcycle in the back and enjoy a stress free relatively cheap break whenever I fancy it.
Keep up the good videos, I get a lot of inspiration from your channel 👍
dont use campsites...too expensive..always wild camp
Cripes mate immigrant to Australia basically breathing and you are in
Let’s be honest these camp site owners need to get over themselves and their woke risk assessments of theirs
If I was a campsite owner I’d prefer DIY campers 🤣 least they’ll be competent enough to find and fix any issue
Rather than someone who talks down on them like snobby pre built twats
Problem is, many of these risk assessments have been written as a result of people being sued over ridiculous things. They are only trying to protect themselves.
Some DIY campers are better than some of the so called “professional” conversions. The DIYers take pride in what they do, as opposed to some of the poorer converters (there are good and bad converters)