Do you leave a trace of your visit? (1 Viewer)

[x17ken]

As owners of motorhomes we visit other people's communities here and abroad. We respect their lifestyles and cultures and we leave no trace when we leave. Is there a code of conduct for Motorhome Funsters to set an example for others?

 

[Just smiffy]

It’s just common sense and morals but unfortunately many people don’t have either….

 

[x17ken]

It’s just common sense and morals but unfortunately many people don’t have either….

Spot on. Totally agree. But my observation is that many uninformed people don't consider others who camp around and after them.

 

[oilrag]

I trust i only leave those folk we visited and the place we stayed only good feelings about our presence with them.

 

[Brains]

I've just come back from a field in Surrey.
Last night around 150-200 teenage (Explorer) Scouts were camped there along with 50+ adults.

By mid day today other than a bit of crushed grass and a bit of mud from all the foot traffic there is little trace of their passing.
Give a few days for the grass to recover, you would never know they have been.

It all depends on how people are educated.
There are those that 'take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.'
And there are those that don't ........

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[The Old Man]

All of the above!

As a Freedom Camper I endeavour to leave nothing but tyre tracks and only then if unavoidable.

Also, and I'm no goody, goody, less litter than was present when I arrived. I have a litter picker and bags, it is an easy if occasionaly unpleasant, the reason I do it is that I have found that it is all too easy for residual rubbish to be blamed on the motorhomer recently departed.

 

[JJ]

Surely it is preferable to leave the folks you visited a momento of your visit?

Maybe a lumpy bit from your black tank for their dog to have a good sniff over or some aromatic grey water which will remind them of you when they walk past the stain it leaves on their drive...

Only suggestions mind...


JJ

 

[Richard n Ann]

Yes I heard about the tyre tracks rule.. So I got these for the bike

 

[x17ken]

All of the above!

As a Freedom Camper I endeavour to leave nothing but tyre tracks and only then if unavoidable.

Also, and I'm no goody, goody, less litter than was present when I arrived. I have a litter picker and bags, it is an easy if occasionaly unpleasant, the reason I do it is that I have found that it is all too easy for residual rubbish to be blamed on the motorhomer recently departed.

You are so right. I have raised this because I think we need to set an example as responsible motorhome owners. We want to be free to camp where we want with no trace. I have stopped at many sites here and abroad and my first job is always to get out the poo bags and pick up poo and other waste from previous campers. Let's have a code of conduct that sets the standard for others. We will be respected if we do this and I believe it will open up new opportunities for leisure campers.

 

[x17ken]

I've just come back from a field in Surrey.
Last night around 150-200 teenage (Explorer) Scouts were camped there along with 50+ adults.

By mid day today other than a bit of crushed grass and a bit of mud from all the foot traffic there is little trace of their passing.
Give a few days for the grass to recover, you would never know they have been.

It all depends on how people are educated.
There are those that 'take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.'
And there are those that don't ........

This is so true. When the pandemic hit us and we had to get out of Spain at short notice I had to teach my younger and better half how to construct a Scout's toilet to get us home over our four day trip home with no sites. Details are too messy to relate here, but the Scouts in my teenage years in the 1960s taught me a lot about survival and cleanliness without the basics. Good on them.

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[David and Sally]

Yes, we leave a trace of our money in the local bars

 

[x17ken]

Yes, we leave a trace of our money in the local bars

Me too. Just don't leave a trace of your debit/credit card details. Always , always , always cash in local bars.

 

[RogerIvy]

Leave No Trace (LNT) is really important to us.
In addition to motor homing we also do backpacking and leave only footprints.

As an "aside" this is where snow chains are great in a field ... much less churning up.

 

[x17ken]

Leave No Trace (LNT) is really important to us.
In addition to motor homing we also do backpacking and leave only footprints.

As an "aside" this is where snow chains are great in a field ... much less churning up.

With the massive expansion of the number of motorhomes on the road in recent years and the quest for the lifestyle depicted in the glossy ads, I think there is a real risk that we responsible motor homers are going to get a bad rap from people who don't know about our standards. That's why I am asking for a code of conduct. Your response suggests to me that you would be a great member to have on board. Thanks

 

[Brains]

Leave No Trace (LNT) is really important to us.
In addition to motor homing we also do backpacking and leave only footprints.

As an "aside" this is where snow chains are great in a field ... much less churning up.

Maybe "LNT" should be a sticker on the back of motorhomes.
Those that know will know.

And those that dont have it, will be the ones that should be finding out ....

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[monzer]

I leave it as i find it. I don't stop in the van and head out with a black bag and litter pick everyone else's crap though.

If it's messy with rubbish I probably wouldn't stop there.

 

[Jim]

Motorhome Etiquette

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[Jez1966]

Motorhome Etiquette

Motorhome Etiquette. How to be a good motorhome neighbour. Good manners don't cost you anything. Don't be that person on the campsite!

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The waving, nah.
We have LHD, not for me to do, other half is usually reading.

 

[PP Bear]

Not only do we leave no trace and take our rubbish away, we pick up others rubbish that’s been discarded or blown in by the wind.

We take the mind that others may well think the rubbish is from us, so we collect it as well, especially at the Park4Night sites.

If the locals see us picking up old rubbish, then it’s got to show us in a good light and help take the negative impact lots seem to have.

It’s also the reason I pull over whenever possible, to allow anyone behind me to pass. I’m never usually in a hurry but they may well be. It’s also pleasing to have so many acknowledge this by a toot, a wave or a quick blip of their hazard lights, especially white van man

 

[Just smiffy]

Not only do we leave no trace and take our rubbish away, we pick up others rubbish that’s been discarded or blown in by the wind.

We take the mind that others may well think the rubbish is from us, so we collect it as well, especially at the Park4Night sites.

If the locals see us picking up old rubbish, then it’s got to show us in a good light and help take the negative impact lots seem to have.

It’s also the reason I pull over whenever possible, to allow anyone behind me to pass. I’m never usually in a hurry but they may well be. It’s also pleasing to have so many acknowledge this by a toot, a wave or a quick blip of their hazard lights, especially white van man

I try to pull over for working vans behind me as I know they’ve got to be somewhere whereas I’m in no hurry, besides there earning my pension….

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