Motor Caravaners Good Neighbour Code
At a Camp Site
On Arrival
Park as close to the reception area as possible and report
your arrival. Do not drive to a pitch and park unless directed
by reception staff.
Vehicle Movement Around the Site
Always keep to the site roads unless directed otherwise.
Obey the speed limits, these are generally 10 mph. Note:
Stopping distances on grass are greater than on a normal
road. You must have a current valid driving license to drive
a vehicle on site roads. Park where directed on your
pitch.Where possible you should leave approximately 6m
of free space around your vehicle.
Using Site Appliances
Connect all mains hook-ups correctly and carefully.Turn off all
fresh water taps completely. Use facilities such as toilets and
showers with care and consideration, leaving them in a tidy
condition.Young children should be escorted and supervised.
Disposing of Waste
If your vehicle is not fitted with a waste water tank, place a
suitable container under all waste water outlets. Do not allow
these to overflow. Make sure you empty the containers at
appropriate waste water points.
Empty chemical toilets only where directed.Avoid damage to
sewerage treatment works by using only approve chemicals.
Phenols, coal tar or caustic based fluids must never be used
under any circumstances.
Solid bulky items such as disposable nappies etc must not
be put into the chemical closet emptying point or site rubbish
bins.Wrap them in a polythene bag and place in designated
containers. Household rubbish should be put into the private
rubbish collection bins.
Noise Pollution
Please show consideration by thinking how the noise you
create will affect those around you. Open and close doors
quietly. Control noise made by your children: do not allow
them to play with kites, model aircraft, catapults or airguns
close to motor caravans. Do not allow them to play loud,
boisterous ballgames. Keep volume turned down on CD
players, personal stereos radios and TVs. Do not play
musical instruments so loudly that they will upset your
neighbours. If you have a power generator, make sure it is
adequately silenced and use it with consideration especially
after dark.
Pets
Most site operator do not object to well behaved pets but
they should be kept well under control. No animal should be
allowed to run loose on the site. Leads must be no longer
than 3 m.Animals are not allowed in the shower or toilet
blocks. Dogs must not be allowed to foul sites, roads or
green areas. Carry a small spade and a supply of plastic
bags in your motor caravans in order to clean up any mess
made by your dog. It is then possible to dispose of it in an
appropriate manner.
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