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The purpose of introducing a Code of Conduct
for Motor Caravanners is to be seen to be
doing all we can as an industry to ensure that
motor caravans are looked on sympathetically
by legislators and other opinion formers.
The main elements should cover such things
as responsible camping, safe and considerate
driving, parking, and other areas where a
motor caravanner could cause abuse or
nuisance if he or she is not careful.
Here is a brief outline of the main points:
ON SITE
• Keep to roadways unless otherwise
directed.
• Adhere to speed limits. Note that these are
generally 10mph. (Remember that the
stopping distance on grass in considerably
greater than on Tarmac.)
• Ensure that all fresh water
taps/connections are turned off after use.
• Have care and consideration when using
all facilities (toilets and showers etc) and
leave clean and tidy. Young children
should be escorted.
• If the vehicle is not fitted with a waste water
tank a suitable receptacle should be put
below all waste water pipes. Do not let
these containers overflow,
• Dispose of all waste water where
instructed.
• Empty effluent from chemical toilets where
instructed.
• Put all litter in containers marked for the
purpose.
• Do not make excessive noise.
• Petrol generators, unless silenced, should
be used with consideration.
• All dogs and other pets should be kept
under control.
• Adhere and take note of all fire precautions
noting the whereabouts of the fire points.
• Unless permission has been granted
barbecues should not be used. When
permission has been given consideration
should be given to the annoyance that can
be caused to other users of the site.
Similarly, open fires are not allowed.
• Awnings and tents should only be used
when permission has been obtained.
• Leave the pitch clean and tidy.
• On leaving, check out with the reception
paying the required dues.
• Camping away from licensed sites, without
the land owners or his agents permission,
is not allowed in the United Kingdom.
ON THE ROAD
• Motor caravans should only be parked in
approved places.
• When using a motor caravan on either the
public highway or private roads the
Highway Code should be complied with
and full consideration given to other road
users.
• In the event of a motor caravan travelling
slowly and there being a queue of traffic
behind, the driver of the motor caravan
should, where possible, pull over in order
to let the other traffic pass.
• Before using a motor caravan all aspects
of the handbooks produced by the chassis
manufacturer and the converter must be
read and adhered to.
• Care and consideration should be taken to
protect the environment.
• Observe the Country and Coastal Codes.
• When ignition is on all 12V ceases except
fridge.
A full copy of the Motor Caravanners’ Code
can be obtained from the SMMT (Society of
Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
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