How to Self Isolate if Full Time?

[Wissel]

We will be full time, in the UK, from Thursday. So I'm expecting the country to go into lock down on Friday

I'm wondering what plans others had in place, if we do go the way of Italy, Spain, etc, and should only travel for food, medical or work?

For us, our van can handle 4 nights off grid - 7 at a push. After this we will need to empty waste and cassette(s) and fill up with water. Maybe charge batteries.

Our plan was - every 4th night, be on a site. But what to do if the sites close?

I think emptying waste and filling with water will be easy enough to get around. Shopping will still be fine. Gas and diesel shouldn't be effected.

But charging batteries could be an issue if weather is bad and travel restricted?

I had a plan to get a genny later in the year anyway, as an insurance policy in case of being snowed in or a failure. But there is no way I can stretch to buying one yet. Building this van has wiped me out .

Health wise I'm not worried. I'm 47 and the Missus is 34. We are both fit and healthy, so odds are with us.

What are others planning?

 

[Just smiffy]

A genny sounds your best bet or stay on a site until it blows over.... but as you say money is tight so could you not plug in on a friends or relatives drive...?

I’d certainly let someone plug and play on mine if they needed too...??

 

[Eggs]

I don't see the problem, I'm on a CS and rarely see the fella that owns it. I pay by bank transfer, it isn't difficult to keep away from other people, if needs must. You might have to ring around to sort a night or two on a site, but it shouldn't be difficult. Site owners aren't going to turn people away, they need to make a living after all.

 

[Wissel]

I don't see the problem, I'm on a CS and rarely see the fella that owns it. I pay by bank transfer, it isn't difficult to keep away from other people, if needs must. You might have to ring around to sort a night or two on a site, but it shouldn't be difficult. Site owners aren't going to turn people away, they need to make a living after all.

It's not the isolating I'm concerned about. It's power if there is a travel ban.

Regarding sites, I read that sites and Aires have been closed on the continent. So if true, it could possibly happen here?

As I said in OP, a site a couple of nights a week was always the plan. If they do stay open then no issue.

 

[bobandjanie]

I don't see the problem, I'm on a CS and rarely see the fella that owns it. I pay by bank transfer, it isn't difficult to keep away from other people, if needs must. You might have to ring around to sort a night or two on a site, but it shouldn't be difficult. Site owners aren't going to turn people away, they need to make a living after all.

If it's like Spain, all the sites are turning people away unless your already on the site, I think earning a living has very little interest here, many places shut before they were told to, I think finding a site will be challenging. ? Bob.

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[The Wino]

I would get on a site as soon as possible and not move until theres some idea of what's going on. This time last week Spain was like we are now!!!!
When you think about it restrictions on movement to limit the spread of a virus and a nomadic lifestyle don't really go together!!!!!

 

[Robert Clark]

I’d avoid sites and wild camp until the current situation has improved

 

[Eggs]

If it's like Spain, all the sites are turning people away unless your already on the site, I think earning a living has very little interest here, many places shut before they were told to, I think finding a site will be challenging. ? Bob.

You think!, the CS I'm on at the moment has got 4 vans on, 2 caravans with workmen in and I'm hiding around the corner until the spring, if my math is right that's over £100/day, you think someone's going to turn people away?

 

[two]

If things start to lock-down, you may not be able to get gas or fuel easily.
Stay at home. You can self-isolate on the drive if necessary. I'm sure you don't need to move about.
Everyone should curtail their movements for the sake of everyone else.
I think it's like stirring up different liquids: the more movement, the sooner it's everywhere and support for those that need it may be overwhelmed.
It doesn't matter if you think you can survive, I'd consider you to be an unnecessary distributor (even if I'm wrong). If you're unable to do the day job but are fit and well, use whatever skills you have available to help society conquer this epidemic in whatever way you can.
We're all in this together and I think most of us will come into contact with the virus at some time. Being resigned to that, I still don't think we should hasten the process by moving about any more than we must. Follow whatever guidelines are issued by our government.
Move caravans and motorhomes onto front gardens, if you can, and use them as personal isolation pods but do not block the highways. We could be facing a long haul and need to put thoughts of enjoyment to one side for a while.

 

[Flamenca]

You think!, the CS I'm on at the moment has got 4 vans on, 2 caravans with workmen in and I'm hiding around the corner until the spring, if my math is right that's over £100/day, you think someone's going to turn people away?

Blimey, that sounds a lot of dosh. How much does it cost to stay on a CS nowadays?

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[Hollyberry]

I didn’t understand the solar panels and what I could run when I full timed so if I wasn't on a site I just didn’t use electricity. I had battery lights, those little push ones that stick to surfaces. I even had a wind up lantern. It was ok in the summer as I could still read, knit in the evenings, bit more of a challenge in the winter, but almost 100% on sites then. I had a solar charger that could charge up my mobile if I was in full sun.

I’m moving to the New Forest within the next few weeks ( fingers crossed and touching wood) and don’t think a full sized motorhome would fit on the drive but a PVC would. Maybe we could have a list of Funsters willing to help out any members needing a stop over, EHU, water etc..?

 

[Eggs]

Blimey, that sounds a lot of dosh. How much does it cost to stay on a CS nowadays?

£15/night with hook up, I pay £11/night as I over winter here.

 

[bobandjanie]

You think!, the CS I'm on at the moment has got 4 vans on, 2 caravans with workmen in and I'm hiding around the corner until the spring, if my math is right that's over £100/day, you think someone's going to turn people away?

We are on lockdown and this is day two, the government make the rules and as from tomorrow the army are involved, when they say stay at home and no unnecessary movement that's what's going to happen, there are no rules for one.?.
You can go to the supermarket and the chemist.?
We have constant police patrol telling people to go home and dog owners can only nip out and straight back only one person per dog and avoid other people.
I'm sure Boris will have the same rules after it spreads and some die. ? Bob.

Members of the Spanish public face fines or even prison if they disobey lockdown rules

Police in Spain will set up checkpoints in the street to ensure state of alarm is observed

english.elpais.com

 

[Basildog]

You think!, the CS I'm on at the moment has got 4 vans on, 2 caravans with workmen in and I'm hiding around the corner until the spring, if my math is right that's over £100/day, you think someone's going to turn people away?

The comment was about Spain and having seen a Group of Spanish mothers nearly lynch a stupid Brit family who wouldn’t treat their child for nits ( piojos ) they won’t take any chances with this situation their health and that of their families will come way ahead of any financial gain , unlike the British many nationalities aren’t as greedy or money obsessed ??

 

[Wissel]

If things start to lock-down, you may not be able to get gas or fuel easily.
Stay at home. You can self-isolate on the drive if necessary. I'm sure you don't need to move about.
Everyone should curtail their movements for the sake of everyone else.
I think it's like stirring up different liquids: the more movement, the sooner it's everywhere and support for those that need it may be overwhelmed.
It doesn't matter if you think you can survive, I'd consider you to be an unnecessary distributor (even if I'm wrong). If you're unable to do the day job but are fit and well, use whatever skills you have available to help society conquer this epidemic in whatever way you can.
We're all in this together and I think most of us will come into contact with the virus at some time. Being resigned to that, I still don't think we should hasten the process by moving about any more than we must. Follow whatever guidelines are issued by our government.
Move caravans and motorhomes onto front gardens, if you can, and use them as personal isolation pods but do not block the highways. We could be facing a long haul and need to put thoughts of enjoyment to one side for a while.

What home? The van is our home.

I've been on my dad's drive for 18 months helping him through Cancer. He died a few months ago and his wife wants us gone now. We have no choice.

I'd happily stay in one place to ride this out but simply can't afford to stay on a site fulltime at this moment.

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[gus-lopez]

Site owners aren't going to turn people away, they need to make a living after all.

No one worries about that here from what I have seen over the last 18 years.

You think!, the CS I'm on at the moment has got 4 vans on, 2 caravans with workmen in and I'm hiding around the corner until the spring, if my math is right that's over £100/day, you think someone's going to turn people away?

They will if the penalties are severe enough

 

[Eggs]

What home? The van is our home.

I've been on my dad's drive for 18 months helping him through Cancer. He died a few months ago and his wife wants us gone now. We have no choice.

I'd happily stay in one place to ride this out but simply can't afford to stay on a site fulltime at this moment.

Local farmer, if you don't need much-£5/£10 a night. It's gaining their trust in the first place, the farmer where I over winter is glad to have me about for extra security (his words) I pay a little more with EHU and tap next to the van, elsan just round the corner, it could be cheaper out on the road, but how much fuel would you use moving about most days.

 

[Wissel]

Think I now have the solution for us.

We have cancelled our plans to go to Cornwall for a month and I've got a few months work fitting out a few vans. This will mean we are not travelling (will be in van where working) and if my online business does really suffer, we will eat, have power, fill and empty water and be fine.

Not what we wanted, but the last thing I want to do is possibly spread this outbreak. As we are both fit and healthy we will also see what needs the local community where I'm working has during all this and help where needed as this escalates.

Anyway. It's a plan. Which is all I wanted

 

[dunnah01]

Full timers currently in France. Being kicked off our site tomorrow morning so hoping that some Aires and service points are accessible - otherwise no idea what we'll do

 

[Hollyberry]

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[Odd-no-more]

What home? The van is our home.

I've been on my dad's drive for 18 months helping him through Cancer. He died a few months ago and his wife wants us gone now. We have no choice.

I'd happily stay in one place to ride this out but simply can't afford to stay on a site fulltime at this moment.

If you are old enough to qualify for council help, ask the council to find you a home, living in a MoHo is the same as homelessness. Ianthebuilder has been given a great flat by his local council. If you want to full time, you can do it when this has all passed.

 

[PeteH]

Couple of points here. 1) C-S owners might be pleased to turn a blind eye, However under the terms of their Insurance they may well be in breach IF anything went wrong and they tried to claim, the insurers may decline citing the fact they broke government rulings?.

This is already being warned to health providers. It is along the lines of: IF the govt; puts 70+ year old`s under a "quarantine" rule. The insurers have already told one provider (my Chiropractic) that his insurance will not give cover if he takes a 70+ on and another gets C-V19 as result, as in their view it would be a Breach.

2) Most C-S / C-L are in the region 10 to 15 p/pn now. Wild camping, would almost certainly require a Generator at some point. I sold a 1Kw (Honda too) on E-Bay last Year for less that £125.

 

[Wissel]

If you are old enough to qualify for council help, ask the council to find you a home, living in a MoHo is the same as homelessness. Ianthebuilder has been given a great flat by his local council. If you want to full time, you can do it when this has all passed.

Thanks, but we "want" to live in the van

Now I have a solution to get around the current climate, for us it's fine.

We spent over a year planning this and came from a big house. It was just as we were about to start my Dad fell ill. I came up to help, then it turned to Cancer. While concentrating on my Dad my business was hacked (no customer details - firewalled - but no income and invisible online), then the van blew up.

Van is now fixed and this situation is just another "thing" we will get through before life returns to normal and we have a great life travelling

In the mean time, we can help others less able to get through the next months. I got quite good at looking after my Dad - now others can benefit from that I hope

 

[hblewett]

Well done Wissel! Life is often about how you get through unexpected and sometimes tragic [s***] events. Being positive and doing what you can to help others will keep you sane till we can all start enjoying ourselves again.

We haven't been able to travel as we would have wished for 3 1/2 years as a result of three separate tragic events and now we could otherwise have done it's all gone pear-shaped.

We flew to Norway on Friday to go on a cruise only to be turned round and sent back to UK [7 hours stuck in the airport, but that's another story!]. Our Spring trip to Greece, via Italy [which we had planned to do 3 years ago] is now, of course, off. Now it looks like an alternative trip to Scotland is also a no -go. Unlike you, we're 'vulnerable old people' according to the description [not our own] so how many more chances do we get? But we've got to stay positive - what's the alternative?

You are right - you have time on your side and your day will come to do your thing and enjoy it. I applaud your attitude and I'm sure you'll be fine.