So, Ned was delivered today, by Revolution campers, hopefully we’ll have many happy days out and breaks away , I can’t wait for a bit warmer weather,
We go to concerts (well, we did before COVID) we mostly stayed overnight in premier inns etc, but was hopeing we’d save a bit of cash by sleeping in Ned, does anyone do this, as we used to camp and sometimes they close campsite gates normally before the concert would have ended and we’d travelled back, can you stay in the venue car parks? Or isn’t this allowed ?
On C&CC sites that we have stayed on they close the gates at 11pm, but if you arrive back after that with a car, you leave it in their car park. Presumably you could do the same with a camper-van?
Most sites have some pitches with EHU outside the security gantry if it’s down, for late arrivals. Or you’re given a fob to lift the gantry - that’s the case for any secure sites we’ve been on. Not all sites have security barriers though.
Just bear in mind you won’t be popular if you keep the party going when you get back! Maybe best not to tell the manager you’re off to a rave, just say you might be out late when you ask what the situation is for coming back late.
I’d say No, you probably won’t be able to stay in venue car park afterwards. It’s a question of whether sleeping overnight in a vehicle is allowed by the local rules. But you can check with the venue when you get your tickets.
when 50 or 60 of me turn up and start stripping 16, 40 tonne trucks worth of staging, lighting, scaff, sound kit and cabling out ten mins after the curtain, and as soon as we finish, the seating guys rip them out and then the flooring guys start. its normally done by about 6pm the following day though.
just say why would you pay money for a site then stay outside on the late arrivals area, most cmc sites the wardens stay near the entrance so you would be popular arriving in the early hours with the engine running. the gates are closed so people can get a peaceful night. better looking for a farm near the venue. dont be tempted to parkup overnight in a layby if you have had a drink in case you get moved on.
Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 07/11/2020
On C&CC sites that we have stayed on they close the gates at 11pm, but if you arrive back after that with a car, you leave it in their car park. Presumably you could do the same with a camper-van?
This was the kind of think I was hoping I’d be able to do, maybe it’s worth a few calls to see if they allow this kind of thing
Thanks for your comment
Quote: Originally posted by Fiona W on 07/11/2020
Most sites have some pitches with EHU outside the security gantry if it’s down, for late arrivals. Or you’re given a fob to lift the gantry - that’s the case for any secure sites we’ve been on. Not all sites have security barriers though.
Just bear in mind you won’t be popular if you keep the party going when you get back! Maybe best not to tell the manager you’re off to a rave, just say you might be out late when you ask what the situation is for coming back late.
I’d say No, you probably won’t be able to stay in venue car park afterwards. It’s a question of whether sleeping overnight in a vehicle is allowed by the local rules. But you can check with the venue when you get your tickets.
Not much chance of me partying past 11.30, lol. I’m 52 now, and at then end of the day all I wan to do is enjoy my evening then get my head down for a restful night
Quote: Originally posted by decor55 on 08/11/2020
just say why would you pay money for a site then stay outside on the late arrivals area, most cmc sites the wardens stay near the entrance so you would be popular arriving in the early hours with the engine running. the gates are closed so people can get a peaceful night. better looking for a farm near the venue. dont be tempted to parkup overnight in a layby if you have had a drink in case you get moved on.
It was just something I thought I’d ask about if anyone had any experience of it as if my daughter comes too she’s and adult and it’s cost us £160 before now for 2 rooms, I just wondered if it was possible to utilise our own facilities it would be so much cheaperr to camp
Thanks for your reply :)
Quote: Originally posted by gedsjeep on 08/11/2020
sleeping on site when the concert finishes....
when 50 or 60 of me turn up and start stripping 16, 40 tonne trucks worth of staging, lighting, scaff, sound kit and cabling out ten mins after the curtain, and as soon as we finish, the seating guys rip them out and then the flooring guys start. its normally done by about 6pm the following day though.
sweet dreams...
Ok now you’ve spelt that out it doesn’t seem such a good idea, we normally tucked up in a premier inn when your doing your stuff
Got to ask a question if you don’t know the answer though ;)
Thanks for your reply
dont give up join the caravan motorhome club, or the caravan camping club, and look for a cl or cs thats nearby the venue and explain when you book that you might be returning late from the concert, a cl or cs is a small site on a farm usally about 7 spots, i'm sure you would be ok doing that, just remember when you return late that sound travels at night so be careful not to disturb neighbours, ie slamming doors radio on etc. plus you then get a peaceful nights sleep and enjoy the views the next day.
Quote: Originally posted by decor55 on 08/11/2020
dont give up join the caravan motorhome club, or the caravan camping club, and look for a cl or cs thats nearby the venue and explain when you book that you might be returning late from the concert, a cl or cs is a small site on a farm usally about 7 spots, i'm sure you would be ok doing that, just remember when you return late that sound travels at night so be careful not to disturb neighbours, ie slamming doors radio on etc. plus you then get a peaceful nights sleep and enjoy the views the next day.
thanks for you reply. This if kind of what I hope may happen.
I’ve joined the ccc a few months ago as its the certified sites that really piqued my interest, we’ve tent camped for many years and favour quieter sites and we’re not noisy people and go for the peace and a break from the day to day.
Great advice. I’ll certainly give these cs a try when we’re off again :)!
Thanks
Quote: Originally posted by gedsjeep on 08/11/2020
sleeping on site when the concert finishes....
when 50 or 60 of me turn up and start stripping 16, 40 tonne trucks worth of staging, lighting, scaff, sound kit and cabling out ten mins after the curtain, and as soon as we finish, the seating guys rip them out and then the flooring guys start. its normally done by about 6pm the following day though.
sweet dreams...
Ok now you’ve spelt that out it doesn’t seem such a good idea, we normally tucked up in a premier inn when your doing your stuff
Got to ask a question if you don’t know the answer though ;)
Thanks for your reply
one is most welcome. if its a 2 or three nighter, you may get lucky but on rock and roll (one nighters) we are stripping the gear as the artists are walking off...and most of us did this for years, so we shout...a lot....coz we`re all deaf...
however, a lot of us did have small camper vans for just the same reason. we could do our bit then get our heads down till we was needed again.
We regularly (in normal times) use our van for overnighters when we attend concerts.
We usually try to find a nearby site or pub that allows you to stay for the night as close as possible to the venue but leave the van onsite and use public transport and/or taxis to get to and return from the venue. Most sites have late access gates and if we are using a pub we explain to them what we are doing and make sure we have a meal and a drink at the pub before leaving for the venue. We've never been refused yet. For example for concerts at Bath and Bristol we use Bath Marina Caravan Park as there are good all night buses to just outside the campsite, for Salisbury we stay at the C&CC site, for Cardiff we use the Cardiff Caravan Park or Sophia Gardens etc etc.
We've also overnighted in car parks at or near the venue though we do check that this is allowed before doing so. We try to work out the best spot away from noise from strip down/loading, usually on the opposite side of the car park from where the big lorries are parked. Also check on other events that might use the car park the next day as we woke up one Sunday morning after a gig in a Somerset venue to find that the car park was used for a car boot sale every Sunday and we were on the edge of it!
Quote: Originally posted by chrisandsandra on 09/11/2020
We regularly (in normal times) use our van for overnighters when we attend concerts.
We usually try to find a nearby site or pub that allows you to stay for the night as close as possible to the venue but leave the van onsite and use public transport and/or taxis to get to and return from the venue. Most sites have late access gates and if we are using a pub we explain to them what we are doing and make sure we have a meal and a drink at the pub before leaving for the venue. We've never been refused yet. For example for concerts at Bath and Bristol we use Bath Marina Caravan Park as there are good all night buses to just outside the campsite, for Salisbury we stay at the C&CC site, for Cardiff we use the Cardiff Caravan Park or Sophia Gardens etc etc.
We've also overnighted in car parks at or near the venue though we do check that this is allowed before doing so. We try to work out the best spot away from noise from strip down/loading, usually on the opposite side of the car park from where the big lorries are parked. Also check on other events that might use the car park the next day as we woke up one Sunday morning after a gig in a Somerset venue to find that the car park was used for a car boot sale every Sunday and we were on the edge of it!
Aw thanks so much for taking the time to reply, this is exactly the kind of thing that I hoped may be possible, with a little planning then hopefully we’ll be able to do the same, and there seems to be a few options available.
I’m so looking forward to this world to get back to some kind of normality again and do things we love doing
Thanks again x
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Topic: Concerts in campervan
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