Fire Precautions
Read all fire precaution notices and make sure that you
and your family are familiar with the locations of hoses,
extinguishers and assembly points.
Although not compulsory, it is a good idea to carry a 2-kg dry
powder fire extinguisher in your motor home. It must comply
with BS5423 and be marked 'BSI' or ‘FOC approved’.To
comply with BS5423 it must be checked regularly.Think
carefully where you will site the extinguisher and, it should
be near the door but not too close to the cooking area.
A sudden flare up may prevent you from reaching it. A fire
blanket is a good idea for the kitchen.
Barbecues should not be used unless permission has been
given. If you are allowed to use a barbecue, use it with care
and consideration for those around you. Open fires are not
allowed on campsites.
Tents and Awnings
It is polite to ask permission before erecting a tent or awning.
Permission will normally be granted if the tent is of a
recognised standard make and in good condition.
If the stay is longer than a day or two the groundsheet
and/or side flaps of the awning should be lifted to avoid
unsightly patches or damage to the grass.
Leaving the Site
Always tidy your pitch and make sure you do not leave bags
of rubbish lying about. Check out at reception, pay your site
fees and thank them for an enjoyable stay.
Wild Camping
Camping on a non-licensed site without the permission of the
landowner is illegal in the UK.
If you do have permission to camp on an unlicensed site,
always follow the advice in the code.
Pay particular attention to the following points:
• Dispose of litter only in receptacles provided for the
purpose. If there are non, put litter in plastic bags and take
it away with you to dispose of in an appropriate manner.
• Control the water waste from your motor home, do not let
it run onto the ground.
• Chemical toilets must only be emptied in an appropriate
waste point.
• Do not hang washing or similar items outside your vehicle.
• Do not allow children to climb on fences or walls. Damage
to these may allow farm animals to stray into the wrong
field.
Parking
You should only park your vehicle in an approved place and
during the permitted times. Do not use any of your facilities
such as cooking or washing in a way that may cause
annoyance or inconvenience to those around you.
Driving
When driving your motor home on a public highway or
private, you must give consideration to all other road users
and comply with the highway code.
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