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Topic: HELP! size of tent pitch?

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callaghandht

09/6/2013 at 11:46am
Location: Scotland
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Hi, I have just bought a Vango Diablo 600 (length 690cm, width 810cm)for myself and my 3 kids first camping holiday. Whilst looking online to book an electric pitch I see that they only ask for the length of tourer. What is the standard width of pitch? Can you pitch your tent in any direction? Thanks

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kate w

09/6/2013 at 12:15pm
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There isn't a definite answer to that, there's not a standard pitch size unless you're looking at C&CC sites. Some sites let you pitch how you like, others like them all facing the same way. You could do with looking at the reviews on here and trying to find the photo gallery on the campsite's website to look for clues.

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callaghandht

09/6/2013 at 12:38pm
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Thanks. Think I might need to phone the parks direct.
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arsenaldes

09/6/2013 at 3:11pm
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Hi
Always best to phone sites first with tent dimensions

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dk168

09/6/2013 at 3:33pm
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I have stayed at sites where I was instructed how to pitch my tent in order to comply with the 6m rule.

Others were more relaxed and I could pitch it whichever direction I wanted as long as it was within the pitch boundary.

As for pitch size, it varies from site to site, therefore it is advisable to ring the site in question to enquire.

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chris n pearce

11/6/2013 at 6:06pm
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Our hi gear Sahara 6 is a bit of a beast so we ring the sites direct and ask.

dawnconnon

11/6/2013 at 7:16pm
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We used to have a Vango Diablo 600 and it doesn't fit on all pitches so I would advise contacting the site concerned especially as they don't advertise pitch size. Most sites now have more than one size and can usually accommodate you on a suitable pitch, bear in mind tho that you pay more the bigger the pitch!

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arsenaldes

11/6/2013 at 9:10pm
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Plus bigger pitches means booking early some at popular campsites down South get booked a year in advance

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