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And another thing to remember you will not be the only first timer
so you wii not be the only one who does not know what is what
so if you can go help them to feel at ease as it says on telly
I think everyone has beaten me to it and explained all about rallies to you
There are however a few things they haven't mentioned regarding show rallies. I can see from the rally list that you have already put your name on the list and contacted me regarding hook-up. I presume you have also booked with Stone Leisure as you are a confirmed attendee, however lots of new members aren't sure how to go about attending a rally so this is an ideal opportunity to explain how to do it:
1. Add your name to the MHF rally attendees list, this is at the bottom of the main page. Just follow the instructions on the individual rally write up. You will then be shown as a provisional booking and receive an e-mail telling you that you have booked.
2. Next you book your ticket with the show organisers, you will be asked if you are with a club. Please make sure you put Motorhomefacts.com down as your club, this will also give you a £2 discount on the camping price.
If you don't do this you will be put in General Camping and it will cost you £2 more, plus at Shepton in January your electric hook-up will be with MHF not in General camping!!
3. You then have to confirm your booking on the MHF list. You confirm your booking by following the instructions on that e-mail. Some members don't seem to get the e-mail? If that applies to you then contact the rally marshal who will be able to confirm you.
Look forward to meeting you at Shepton, I thought it may be too cold in January to do a meeting folks quiz, but perhaps I will do one?
The "20' rule" isn't a rule at all, it refers to a document issued by ACCEO (the Association of Caravan and Camping Exempted Organisations) which advises it's members on various aspects of rallying. Their recommended spacing of units on a rally field is 3m (20'), it isn't a rule or a law, just a recommendation for good practice and safety.
In practice, at all show rallies (not just Peterborough) the space allocated by the organisers sometimes makes it difficult to adhere strictly to this recommendation. The marshalls always take care to arrange the motorhomes in such a way that everyone has ample space to exit in the event of an emergency and will allow as much space around every van as possible. That's why we insist on formal marshalls at all show rallies, if members were allowed to park anywhere in the camping area we'd soon have a safety hazard.
If you're going to Shepton in January and you want a hook-up, make sure you contact Clianthus ASAP if you haven't already done so as the organisers don't supply the hook-ups, we arrange them directly with the electrical contractors. This is the only show rally where we arrange for hook-ups due to the time of year when it takes place.
Ken,
You're right, and certainly many of the clubs that have areas at the shows do ensure that vans are sited responsibly. However, there are some clubs that don't, and certainly if you are unfortunate enough to be in the general camping area, there is almost no consideration given to safety.
We were in that position last year and were shoe-horned in so tight that we could not get off site until other vans were ready to move.
Gerry
Erm.......do you wanna run that by me again Ken????
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Rallies and meets are a great way of meeting new friends, however, the principles of health, safety and welfare are still important, for everyones safety and enjoyment.
I have never seen a MH or a caravan saved from fire, and I have been to a few. They are a bit like thatched roofs when they get going, and I've not seen one of them saved either.
Unfortunately, some organisations do not apply the 6 metre recommendation.
Always, always, make sure that you are able to exit your pitch without hinderance, ie, not blocked in.
When on some French Aires, I have to bite my lip, and do as the Romans do. It might be tight, but I don't allow myself to be blocked in.
The French do like to get very cosy.
HTH,
Jock.
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It might be tight, but I don't allow myself to be blocked in.
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