Campsite MAP Added to Database Forums

gaspode · Moderator

Hi DaMann

Thanks for pointing out that duplicate (also spotted by olley). We're currently going through the database deleting duplicates as the map coordinates are entered but it will be a while before they're all gone. It's always a good idea to search and make sure that the site you're entering isn't already included before you enter it.

As you say, the campsite database is undergoing significant updates ATM and Nuke will be fine-tuning all aspects including the search facility in due course.

olley
My understanding of "motorhome friendly parking spot" is exactly as it says on the tin. ie: somewhere you can park a motorhome without being hampered by height barriers, small bays, "jobsworth" wardens etc. I don't think there's any implication that facilities of any sort are included.

olley · Campsite DB Admin

Hi Gaspode, thats sounds a reasonable explanation, but how do you change it? there isn't a yes/no button that says M/H Friendly. Or do I need a new pair of glasses. Very Happy

Olley

gaspode · Moderator

Hi olley

If you happen to go for some new glasses, can you get me some while you're there?

Nuke - I think some guidance required here. Embarassed

gaspode · Moderator

Hi All

Another couple of points to make for anyone who has entered or is entering campsites in the database.

1) The mods are currently spending hours on end adding map locations to the sites in the database. I've just spent a couple of hours and have only managed to edit four sites. Many of the sites I'm editing have been entered by members who are logged on to MHF daily but who haven't got around to editing their entries yet. Can I ask you all to please edit your entries ASAP please, if the mods have to carry out this work for you it takes us much longer than it would for you to do it, in most cases we haven't a clue where the site is. Rolling Eyes

2) Please check that the description of your site is correct. Numerous sites are listed as "parking places" whereas they are in fact campsites of one kind or another. This was probablycaused by a database error but needs to be corrected on every entry.

3) Please be sure to enter the name of the towm where the site is located in the correct field. If you put it elsewhere the search facility doesn't find it when someone searches for a site in that town.

Thanks

DaMann

Hi Peeps,
I've just had a couple of sites added to the Database. Unfortunately one of them (1632) is a dupe of 1491, yet still was accepted. I did post that it was a dupe earlier but it seems to have been missed. Perhaps some kind mod could sort that out.

Can I also bring your attention to a little website of utilities which may make the deduplication process easier. Go to

sallytrafic · Campsite DB Admin

MicknPat

Could I make a special plea to those persons who are either adding or editing sites.

If you are entering a X or ? into the Suitable for RVs/Large MHs over 30Ft long field could you please enter a few words why the site is NOT suitable.

Several of you have already started to add such information e.g. Pitches to small, ground soft or low trees.

It's just that on some sites particularly if a picture or web site address has been included I've visited the web site and thought that the site looks big enough............ But then the author of the entry HAS been to the site and knows best.

Thank you

DaMann

Could some kind soul let me know how to edit/delete a site? Also I suspect that the number I quoted in the post above refer to the member submitting, and NOT the site. Is this correct, and should sites have a unique identifier once accepted?

On a differing note, I have taken to scanning the map before adding a site just to be sure it isn't already on the database. It would be a great help if the map had a position sensor on it to make re-navigation to the site easier when you return to enter the goodies.

sallytrafic · Campsite DB Admin