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Subject Topic: All-weather Seasonal Pitch
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08/4/2017 at 2:10am
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We have a ABI Dalesman 450/2 on a season pitch in Northumberland and wish to improve the base area and tidy the appearance.
It is situated at the top edge of a grass field.
It is on a slight incline ( nose to tail) and at the moment has rough substrate scattered around the base area of the van.
I have considered creating a perimeter using Decking boards as 'edging' and then having 20mm gravel cover as a filler (over weed preventive mat)
Has anyone done this recently? If so, I would appreciate any advice or problems encountered? I have a disability so want to do this as best I can with my limited mobility.
Thanks in advance, Paul.

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Paul & Bev (Washington, Tyne & Wear)


08/4/2017 at 4:01pm
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I've used decking like that but not to site a caravan. You would need some posts to hold the decking from moving or even lifting and letting the gravel escape underneath. A post in each corner and more along the sides.

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We camped for years. In 2019 we bought an Elddis Avante 454. We like it as it is short (6.9m) and fits in our driveway and has a fixed bed.
We had 127 nights away in the caravan in 2023.


08/4/2017 at 4:14pm
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Thanks John. The ground is quite hard so may have to secure the boards to a few metal spikes in order to keep boards upright and stable.

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