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MOTORHOME CODE

THE COUNTRY & COASTAL
CODES

Upon arrival at your destination you should
be aware of the Country Code relating to
motorhome owners. This is entitled the

Motor

Caravanners’ Code.

Code of Conduct - Camp Sites

Arrivals

•

Report to reception immediately on
arrival.

Vehicle Movement

•

Keep to roadways unless otherwise
directed.

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Adhere to speed limits. Note that these
are generally 10 mph. (Remember that
the stopping distance on grass is
considerably greater than on tarmac).

•

Only a person in possession of a current
driving licence may drive on the site.

•

Park correctly as advised on your pitch.
Where possible leave 20ft of free space
around your vehicle.

Use of Site

•

Use the electrical mains hook-up in the
correct manner and with caution.

•

Ensure that all fresh water taps/
connections are turned off after use.

•

Have care and consideration when using
all facilities (toilets and showers etc.) and
leave them clean and tidy. Young children
should be escorted.

To avoid possible damage to sewage
purification works, only approved chemical
fluids must be used. Under no circumstances
may coal tar, phenol or caustic-based fluids
be used. Disposable napkins and similar
bulky items must not be put into chemical
closet emptying points but should be
wrapped in a polythene bag and placed in the
container provided. (Put all litter in containers
marked for the purpose).

Noise

•

Do not make excessive noise.

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Children should be restrained from
making excessive noise.

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Flying kites and model aircraft and the
use of items like catapults or air-guns as
well as ball games should not be
permitted among, or close to,
motorhomes.

•

Musical instruments, record players,
radios and televisions should not be used
to the inconvenience of other people on
site.

•

Open and close doors quietly.

•

Power generators must be adequately
silenced and used with consideration and
according to restricted site times.

Dogs and Pets

•

All dogs and other pets should be kept
under control.

•

Unless permission has been granted, no
animal should be allowed loose on the
site and leads must not exceed 10ft.

•

No animal should be allowed in the
shower/toilet blocks.

•

Do not let dogs foul the site.

Fire Precautions

Adhere to and make note of all fire
precautions concerning the whereabouts of
the fire points.

Although not compulsory, it is recommended
that a 1 kg (2lb) dry powder fire extinguisher
is carried. It should comply with BS 5423 and
be marked BSI or FOC approved. It is
important to check at regular intervals that
the extinguisher is working as is required by
types meeting BS 5423.

Careful thought is necessary for the
positioning of the extinguisher, which should
be near the door but not too close to the
cooking equipment where sudden flames
could make it unreachable. In the kitchen
area, a fire blanket is a worthwhile
precaution.

Unless permission has been granted,
barbecues should not be used. When
permission has been given, consideration
should be given to the annoyance that can be
caused to other users of the site. Open fires
are not allowed.