John Allen Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Not sure what the Caravan & Motorhome Club are planning after today’s requests from the government for Pubs, Cafes and restaurants to close. I think between us all we could maybe suggest a few things they and other camp sites could do to make motorhoming safe to continue for both us and their staff. I have made a start but obviously you clever guys will either say it is a non starter or add all the things I haven’t thought of. 1. Close sites in or adjacent to towns 2. Possibly close sites that do not have access to nearby footpaths 3. Do not allow group gatherings 4. Only allow MHs and Caravans with self contained facilities. 5. Close toilet blocks 6. Take payment in advance so there is no contact with site staff on arrival. 7. Arrival on site and pitch choice could be arranged from a distance. 8. Have a hook on the outside of the reception office that they can place any keys or fobs on if needed. (Arrivee asked to remain in vehicle whilst this is done) 9. Place large notices on water and waste points asking people to not queue up to use them. 10. Close information huts/rooms, laundries, washing up facilities etc Cheers and good luck out there John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I'd say stay at home as we are asked to only do essential travel going out in motorhome doesn't come in this category. Any travel could get us in a lock down like other countries and end up confined to our homes We where all asked to avoid pubs and clubs no on took any notice now there shut camp sites could be next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solwaybuggier Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 CMC sites have already closed bars & restaurants (not that many of their sites have them.). But that’s pathetic - they should be closing them, other than possibly for long-termers already on site. Anything else is inevitably encouraging people to make what is by any definition an unnecessary journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 John Allen - 2020-03-20 9:31 PM Not sure what the Caravan & Motorhome Club are planning after today’s requests from the government for Pubs, Cafes and restaurants to close. I think between us all we could maybe suggest a few things they and other camp sites could do to make motorhoming safe to continue for both us and their staff. I have made a start but obviously you clever guys will either say it is a non starter or add all the things I haven’t thought of. 1. Close sites in or adjacent to towns 2. Possibly close sites that do not have access to nearby footpaths 3. Do not allow group gatherings 4. Only allow MHs and Caravans with self contained facilities. 5. Close toilet blocks 6. Take payment in advance so there is no contact with site staff on arrival. 7. Arrival on site and pitch choice could be arranged from a distance. 8. Have a hook on the outside of the reception office that they can place any keys or fobs on if needed. (Arrivee asked to remain in vehicle whilst this is done) 9. Place large notices on water and waste points asking people to not queue up to use them. 10. Close information huts/rooms, laundries, washing up facilities etc Cheers and good luck out there John The government has not requested these places to close they have ordered them to close! There is absolutely no justifyable reason why campsites should stay open now. No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home and stop spreading the virus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur49 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM The government has not requested these places to close they have ordered them to close! There is absolutely no justifyable reason why campsites should stay open now. No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home and stop spreading the virus! YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Just spent a lot of money to get our's ready for this year, MOT, 2 new tyres, new sump pan, brakes checked, insurance due at end of month, VED at end of month. So going to ask insurance co if they will do a type of lay up cover till the time comes to re-insure, I will SORN at month end. We will continue when the time is right. Staying at home and hoping for the best. Stay safe and be well everyone. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home for how long ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 John52 - 2020-03-21 3:06 AM laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home For how long ? Whatever it takes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 John52 - 2020-03-21 3:06 AM laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home for how long ? How Ever long it takes it won't be long before we are in a lock down like France & Spain. Some people don't seem to realise how bad this is going to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Agree, the sooner the better. AND although it's not for this forum...... Bring in official control of the supermarkets. As some of the greedy, selfish British public cannot be trusted to shop responsibly, the next government move should be to bring in proper security at the supermarkets. Boris is meeting the supermarket chiefs today so hopefully this will happen. Rant over with apologies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 StuartO - 2020-03-21 7:20 AM John52 - 2020-03-21 3:06 AM laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home For how long ? Whatever it takes! So if this virus persists for evermore like the common cold or flu we should stay indoors for evermore *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Matrix Meanderer - 2020-03-21 12:10 PM Agree, the sooner the better. AND although it's not for this forum...... Bring in official control of the supermarkets. As some of the greedy, selfish British public cannot be trusted to shop responsibly, the next government move should be to bring in proper security at the supermarkets. Boris is meeting the supermarket chiefs today so hopefully this will happen. Rant over with apologies! What do you mean by proper security? Nothing to do with security as far as I can see. How do you differentiate between the good neighbour shopping for others who are self isolating, and the shopper only shopping for themself who has been to 4 other stores that day? How do you know what they have stockpiled at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Matrix Meanderer - 2020-03-21 12:10 PM Boris is meeting the supermarket chiefs today so hopefully this will happen. Yep, BoJo says the 'the tide will turn' in 12 weeks Another slogan for the side of his bus *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyrunner Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Just been reading posts on M/home fun and it looks like the same doom merchants are on this site as that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM John Allen - 2020-03-20 9:31 PM Not sure what the Caravan & Motorhome Club are planning after today’s requests from the government for Pubs, Cafes and restaurants to close. I think between us all we could maybe suggest a few things they and other camp sites could do to make motorhoming safe to continue for both us and their staff. I have made a start but obviously you clever guys will either say it is a non starter or add all the things I haven’t thought of. 1. Close sites in or adjacent to towns 2. Possibly close sites that do not have access to nearby footpaths 3. Do not allow group gatherings 4. Only allow MHs and Caravans with self contained facilities. 5. Close toilet blocks 6. Take payment in advance so there is no contact with site staff on arrival. 7. Arrival on site and pitch choice could be arranged from a distance. 8. Have a hook on the outside of the reception office that they can place any keys or fobs on if needed. (Arrivee asked to remain in vehicle whilst this is done) 9. Place large notices on water and waste points asking people to not queue up to use them. 10. Close information huts/rooms, laundries, washing up facilities etc Cheers and good luck out there John The government has not requested these places to close they have ordered them to close! There is absolutely no justifyable reason why campsites should stay open now. No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home and stop spreading the virus! Would be sensible but last night I hadn't found anything on the CMHC (rules club) site to say they were closing. Also be interested to have a link as to where "they have ordered them to close!" as just listened to Boris's statement last night and he didn't mention camp sites but I may have missed it. For some people who live in a small house or flat and can drive a relatively short distance without exiting their van (Say 1 hour) and stay inn isolation in their van or immediately next to it then it could be a mental life saver. It could also help the UK economy keep ticking over and it may also be a lot safer for the elderly or compromised who may have children and grandchildren living with them. Stay at home is lot more complicated for some people and maybe a judgement call has to be made sometimes on broad brush "Stay at home" statements. At least my post has stirred up a debate that will help to educate us all through hopefully calm, sensible discussion (where are you Brian?) rather than points scoring on a "I know better than you basis" Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 When I looked t'other night C&CC rules where similar to OP, max of 50% occupancy and all facilities shut, only self contained units allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 John Allen - 2020-03-21 1:32 PM At least my post has stirred up a debate that will help to educate us all through hopefully calm, sensible discussion Cheers I don't see what sensible discussion will do, everything has been said and the rules are laid out, keep away, stay at home, and avoid close contact. Quite simple, please don't stretch things out any more and I for one don't need educating, its a simple virus that will affect everyone in some form. It should be noted that humans are surplus on this planet, the virus contingent own it and we are their lodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 John52 - 2020-03-21 12:47 PM StuartO - 2020-03-21 7:20 AM John52 - 2020-03-21 3:06 AM laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home For how long ? Whatever it takes! So if this virus persists for evermore like the common cold or flu we should stay indoors for evermore *-) Once treatment or vaccination becomes possible the end game will start. Meantime we slow the spread of the virus down as much as we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 hello everyone, just to add my twopenarth, we have spent the winter in Spain (3 months) now being a responsible person we are 2 days from our 14 days self isolation period and we have had no symptoms, however during this time we have spoken to the 5 grandchildren through the window glass, had our groceries delivered to the door and left, but i put it to you people, how do you know all this ? and if we had just thought sod it and tipped up at a campsite because you can self isolate there can't you? were self contained? are you starting to get the picture? as the famous saying goes....you fancy your chances? do you feel lucky? well do you? stay at home it really is not that difficult I leave you to ponder a while regards Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don636 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 We have just got back home after 6 days touring over 3 sites not that far from home. It was not a happy carefree break I can assure you. We were continually thinking about social distancing, not touching surfaces and hand washing. When filling up I used my sleeve to open the door to the shop and used contactless but I forgot about the bloody pump handle!! It is almost impossible to avoid touching surfaces at some point. It made the whole trip a waste of time as you can’t fully relax, which is what motorhoming is meant to be all about. If you have any kind of a social conscience you should stay at home. What happens if you get ill a few hundred miles from home? We all have to do our bit by staying away from other people as much as possible. You could probably make all sorts of arguments to justify being out and about in your motorhome but to me it just looks bad. Everyone is in lockdown and you are wandering about wherever you wish - really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 witzend - 2020-03-21 9:43 AM John52 - 2020-03-21 3:06 AM laimeduck - 2020-03-20 10:58 PM No ifs buts or maybes - stay at home for how long ? How Ever long it takes it won't be long before we are in a lock down like France & Spain. Some people don't seem to realise how bad this is going to get Very bad for Spain. 324 dead in the last 24 hours bringing their total to 1,326. :-( https://tinyurl.com/t4s3gdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 324 sounds drastic but we have no idea how unwell those 324 were previously. Assumptions cannot be taken as factual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Coronavirus: People urged not to visit Highlands to flee virus https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-51990534 Apparently motorhomers are heading for the hills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curdle Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 "Yep, BoJo says the 'the tide will turn' in 12 weeks Another slogan for the side of his bus" Yawn...Unoriginal Cliches from the Guardian. If you must comment, get original, instead of regurgitating leftwing trope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 "324 sounds drastic but we have no idea how unwell those 324 were previously. Assumptions cannot be taken as factual." I think facts can be taken as factual https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/ It's interesting to compare China's graphs with European countries'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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