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Dave lynes

Dave lynes

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Hi all
We are in the middle of converting a double decker bus into a motor home and are looking for campsites that can take a 10M long vehicle
Any suggestions would be appreciated so I can start making a list and checking them out
Thanks in advance and thanks for letting us join the group
Dave & Dawn
 
As well as length, you may need to bear in mind height issues - we've been to a (very) few campsites with an entry arch which we were wary about getting under, a double decker would have no chance.
 
Solwaybuggier said:
As well as length, you may need to bear in mind height issues - we've been to a (very) few campsites with an entry arch which we were wary about getting under, a double decker would have no chance.
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Thanks it’s 14’6”
The plan is to make a list and go visit them in the car first
 
Some have pretty strict criteria as to what they let on and l would assume a good percentage wouldn’t allow a DDB on as well as length you have weight,height and the look of it no matter what you do to it and how good it will never be a Motorhome it will always be a DDB. A rethink might be in order.
 
Littlewheels said:
Some have pretty strict criteria as to what they let on and l would assume a good percentage wouldn’t allow a DDB on as well as length you have weight,height and the look of it no matter what you do to it and how good it will never be a Motorhome it will always be a DDB. A rethink might be in order.
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If they are halfway through the conversion, rethinking the base vehicle won’t help.

I have found sites on Pitchup.com tend to be more relaxed, might be an idea searching them.

Oh and get some pictures on, would love to see it. :-)

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Littlewheels said:
Some have pretty strict criteria as to what they let on and l would assume a good percentage wouldn’t allow a DDB on as well as length you have weight,height and the look of it no matter what you do to it and how good it will never be a Motorhome it will always be a DDB. A rethink might be in order.
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I think it will look great and be a real visitor attraction and talking point that many (independent) campsites will welcome. Obviously, the likes of CAMC would not entertain it but I'm sure lots of others would, given the necessary access etc.
 
At 10 metres long and 14'6" high - you might be better of posting over on the sister group - RVOC

You are getting into the larger American RV sizes, of which there are a lot of us over here - there is an RV sized camping ground list over on RVOC as well as access to The Big Pitch Guide, written by RV'ers for RV'ers
 
This might be of some use even though it isn't camp sites.

Park Your Bus – Find parking for buses around the world!

www.parkyourbus.com www.parkyourbus.com

Just pre-Covid I borrowed a pal's beaten up people carrier to show 5 of my Aussie DIL's visiting family around my local places of interest.
After parking at the National Trust Devil's Dyke viewpoint a couple of us went to check the parking charge and noticed a police car arrive.
A copper got out, stuck his head in the window and asked the three left if they were travellers. "Yep" replied DIL's mother, "We'll be here for three weeks". I returned just in time to explain what she meant. How we all laughed.

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poacher said:
At 10 metres long and 14'6" high - you might be better of posting over on the sister group - RVOC

You are getting into the larger American RV sizes, of which there are a lot of us over here - there is an RV sized camping ground list over on RVOC as well as access to The Big Pitch Guide, written by RV'ers for RV'ers
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Thanks I’ll have a look at that later

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Googlebot said:
If they are halfway through the conversion, rethinking the base vehicle won’t help.

I have found sites on Pitchup.com tend to be more relaxed, might be an idea searching them.

Oh and get some pictures on, would love to see it. :)
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Thanks I’ll look tonight
Bit scared to put pictures on after the negative comments already
 
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Ignore them, there will be hundreds of people here who would love to see the pictures. Including me.

Welcome by the way. 👍
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Thanks everyone we have looked at RVOC and there are hundreds of sites with extra large pitches
Some up to 40’
We have made a list and will be off in the car to check them out
I’m up the bus working on it tomorrow so I’ll post some pictures it’s a work in progress and off to the spray shop next week so a good time to see some progress in the next few weeks
Thanks
Dave
 
There is a guy in RVOC who is selling a Big pitch guide which has loads of campsites big enough for big rigs. It’s a really useful guide. (y) Worth joining RVOC for that sort of info.Good luck with the project and keep us posted on progress. (y)
 
Coastal Cruiser. said:
Should look good when finished, our van is 3.5m high and a fair few sites we have been on only issues have been low trees..

Obviously your biggest issue will be trying to stop people jumping on when you stop near a kerb and asking for a single fare, kids will be in before you blink😂😂
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And singing Cliff richards summer holiday. :LOL:
 
Captain Yoghurtpot said:
Nooooooooo!
Think the majority of Funsters will be more than interested.
I certainly will be 😊😊
Ignore the Negative Nigels!!!!!
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I havnt seen any negative posts, I'm sure everyone will be glad to see more of it, but afraid you will have to join to make anymore posts.

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Solwaybuggier said:
As well as length, you may need to bear in mind height issues - we've been to a (very) few campsites with an entry arch which we were wary about getting under, a double decker would have no chance.
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Trees and cables are more likely to trouble, as is access routes.
 
I’d love to see more photos as work progresses!
Really interesting project, good luck with it.
 
And to answer the enquiry;

Croyde, North Devon, Parkdean Holidays, Ruda, Croyde Burrows.

Touring & Camping Pitches | Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde

A range of superb pitches and facilities available for touring & camping holidays at Ruda holiday park, Croyde Bay in Devon. Find out more and book today.
www.parkdeanresorts.co.uk www.parkdeanresorts.co.uk

Very open field but all pitches are on grass, so not very good if it has been wet.

A lovely spot but avoid in peak summer and school holiday.

The main road to Croyde is a country road but the local bus service use a double decker bus.

Also North Devon;

Little Shelfin Farm

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www.littleshelfinfarmcamping.co.uk www.littleshelfinfarmcamping.co.uk

An open field with EHU and water on each pitch. Again grass but on very hard ground. Access to pitches is on a hard core track and some pitches have a gentle slope back towards the track. The only tricky spot maybe the turn into the field.

Not open all year.

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With a rig that size it almost might be worth doing a reccy by car beforehand. I'm especially thinking of low bridges.
 
Wonder what the MPG will be on the bus?
Just thinking, because a reasonably long trip may require a refuel, and I bet you wont get that under many forecourt canopies.
Some thought and planning will be needed in this area also I would imagine.
Still a great project though 👍😊
 
Dave lynes said:
Thanks everyone we have looked at RVOC and there are hundreds of sites with extra large pitches
Some up to 40’
We have made a list and will be off in the car to check them out
I’m up the bus working on it tomorrow so I’ll post some pictures it’s a work in progress and off to the spray shop next week so a good time to see some progress in the next few weeks
Thanks
Dave
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Try goole earth it mag safe you time and money rather than running about in a car

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