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14/3/2007 at 11:08am
 Location: west sussex
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Could someone please help me,  we have a 35ft winnebago and are finding it difficult to get into campsites in the uk.

 

Any suggestions other than get a smaller one ????

 



14/3/2007 at 1:07pm
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Have you tried any Caravan Club sites?   Quite a lot of them are geared up for larger outfits.    Access will be your main problem.   Try the Camping and Caravanning Club too.



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14/3/2007 at 2:21pm
 Location: Market Harborough
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A lot of CC sites will be able to take you. We looked at the bigger american vans but decided on our 6m Hymer due to the problems you are finding.

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14/3/2007 at 3:29pm
 Location: Nottingham
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wish I had that problem LOL

 



14/3/2007 at 3:36pm
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I guess you're not into roughing it;-)  As has been said, CC best bet.  Other than that, thing like fairs and steam rallies etc. are usually in big fields, and many participants have big vans and lorries.

 



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15/3/2007 at 10:59am
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Quote: Originally posted by fiona mcmahon on 14/3/2007

Could someone please help me,  we have a 35ft winnebago and are finding it difficult to get into campsites in the uk.

 

Any suggestions other than get a smaller one ????

Anyway you haven't got a Winnebago according to this

<<<<< :-)

 




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15/3/2007 at 11:45am
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Quote: Originally posted by AndyVines on 15/3/2007
Quote: Originally posted by fiona mcmahon on 14/3/2007

Could someone please help me,  we have a 35ft winnebago and are finding it difficult to get into campsites in the uk.

 

Any suggestions other than get a smaller one ????

Anyway you haven't got a Winnebago according to this

<<<<< :-)

? ???





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15/3/2007 at 4:44pm
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In his profiley bit on the left it says: Outfit: damon daybreak



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15/3/2007 at 5:28pm
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 I USED THE WORD WINNEBAGO LOOSELY AS WE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SIZE OF IT AND THOUGHT I WOULD GET A LARGER RESPONSE, YOU ARE RIGHT IT IS NOT A WINNEBAGO, IT IS A DAMON DAYBREAK.

I MIGHT BE FEMALE BUT NOT STUPID.

 



15/3/2007 at 6:41pm
 Location: North Essex
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--I think the bigger your outfit-whatever it is-the more forward planning you need to do-are you touring in the UK or the continent?--there are plenty of UK sites that will take large motorhomes--get a campsite guide & phone the sites in the area you want to go --I you go to France you will find most towns have motorhome parking areas-look for sign-Aire de service campingcar-these are often free or very cheap & some have a drive over toilet tip-which I think you need for yank vans---Oh & dont take offence at folks attempt at humour-tis all part of forum life-give as good as you get--

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15/3/2007 at 7:26pm
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Ah, now I get it- not too switched on of late.  Well, you should have had plenty of advice now.  I'm just happy to have a vehicle which I can park in a supermarket car park- I suppose everything is a compromise; you have loads of space and I have the convenience.  On a long term holiday, I might get frustrated with the restriction of my van (although it has nor bothered me to date, my tent was no bigger and I was happy with that for many years)  but you need to do a lot of forward planning and choose from a smaller range of sites.  Good luck anyway, enjoy your dream.

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15/3/2007 at 10:50pm
 Location: field near newcastle under lyme
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when we went to north wales a couple of years ago, there was a winnebego there in a special large tarmacced area.

if you're interested in going to north wales/ snowdonia area then i'll try and remember where we were....



16/3/2007 at 4:11pm
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Off to le mans in June for the first time, has anyone got any advice on do's and dont's for the journey and stay.


18/3/2007 at 10:39pm
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   Hi Fiona

   I feel a lot of sour grapes in some of your replies so far  have you tried a book called  The Big Pitch Guide by Mo & Dick Kingswell its dedicated to american rvs

  web site www.the-big-pitch-guide.com

   happy trails   Tony



20/3/2007 at 2:35pm
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Disneyland Paris Car park is great if you plan on going to Disney, there are usually several of the larger vehicles parked up there. They have a section purely for motorhomes to stay over, including usual facilities.

Where abouts in the UK are you looking at, or is it a case of where you can fit in?

Try looking in the Alan Rogers guide, then contacting the campsite directly. One persons idea of easly fitting in might not yours



20/3/2007 at 2:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by winniebagotony on 18/3/2007

  

   Hi Fiona

   I feel a lot of sour grapes in some of your replies so far  have you tried a book called  The Big Pitch Guide by Mo & Dick Kingswell its dedicated to american rvs

  web site www.the-big-pitch-guide.com

   happy trails   Tony


 

No sour grapes here, we are just over 6 meters long so struggle some places ourselves.



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