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myboys38

07/5/2012 at 10:43pm
Location: manchester
Outfit: racelet tt & fiat punto grande 1.2l

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I have just purchased my first trailer tent, could anyone give me any advice on when choosing a pitch, it is better to go grass pitch or hard standing pitch, also can you get electric hook up on grass pitches. I have just spent my first weekend in the trailer tent and found it difficult to peg out the sides on the hard core pitch, I would be grateful for any tips and guidance for my next trip. Thanks

cathyh

07/5/2012 at 10:54pm
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Because the trailer tent still needs a lot of pegging you are better on a grass pitch. Lots of sites do have EHU on grass pitches, you just need to check with the individual sites

LobeyDosser

07/5/2012 at 11:01pm
Location: Argyll Scotland
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Yes, I would agree. TT's - grass pitch.

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here4thebeer

08/5/2012 at 10:23am
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I thought about having a hardstanding for our ttthis weekend but stayed with grass. It's nicer underfoot in the awning and easy to peg out. Incidentally you need rock pegs and a club hammer in hardstandings. EHU on grass is nearly always available, just check when booking

ashwellgirl

08/5/2012 at 11:21pm
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We prefer hardstanding :) We managed to mostly use the grass surrounding the hard standing and then used rock pegs in the bit of the hardstanding.

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myboys38

08/5/2012 at 11:36pm
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Thank you to everyone who replied to my posting, I think on the next camping trip the boys and I will try out the grass pitch. Thanks again

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