Parking etiquette a question

[NoName]

When funsters park next to strangers, do you park,so that you avoid, where possible, that your habitation door is not directly opposite your neighbour?
I appreciate that depending on whether the vehicle is a Continental make, or a home produced model, that the doors may be on opposite sides.
I’vejust had a Dethelffs park next to me in a Pilote. They then after an hour or so turned their vehicle around and parked so that our open doors meant we were looking into one another. I moved without commenting. They then moved to occupy the space I vacated!

 

[maison]

So, their cunning plan worked!

 

[acropolis22]

When funsters park next to strangers, do you park,so that you avoid, where possible, that your habitation door is not directly opposite your neighbour?
I appreciate that depending on whether the vehicle is a Continental make, or a home produced model, that the doors may be on opposite sides.
I’vejust had a Dethelffs park next to me in a Pilote. They then after an hour or so turned their vehicle around and parked so that our open doors meant we were looking into one another. I moved without commenting. They then moved to occupy the space I vacated!

Out of order.

 

[Richard n Ann]

If it's an aire there is no rules, same as their isn't for cars.. It's just parking.

 

[Puddleduck]

Do you mean parking in a carpark whilst you go shopping or if parking up for a night (or even a lunch break)?

We try to avoid looking directly into another motorhome and also try to leave plenty of space between the vans. That isn't always possible of course, especially on aires and the like although we tend to go "out of season".

Before covid people would come and have a chat before moving on.

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[Otter Spotter]

When funsters park next to strangers, do you park,so that you avoid, where possible, that your habitation door is not directly opposite your neighbour?
I appreciate that depending on whether the vehicle is a Continental make, or a home produced model, that the doors may be on opposite sides.
I’vejust had a Dethelffs park next to me in a Pilote. They then after an hour or so turned their vehicle around and parked so that our open doors meant we were looking into one another. I moved without commenting. They then moved to occupy the space I vacated!

Maybe they fancied you

 

[Stealaway]

I would only consider my view out the front window and park accordingly

I don't think parking door facing door to be an issue.

If it really bothered me I would close the door .

 

[Potty]

Depends on where we are parking. On a CMHC site we are not too bothered about parking with doors facing as there is a large enough gap between pitches. Otherwise we always park so that doors are not facing. Actually, we always try to park at the end of a row so that we only have neighbours in one side.

 

[The Coops]

Walk out of the van drinking lager and listening to *loud music* say * Alright mate up for a bit of dogging?* And strangely they move PDQ!

 

[Skez]

I would only consider my view out the front window and park accordingly

I don't think parking door facing door to be an issue.

If it really bothered me I would close the door .

PVC - Its the side view we're bothered about.

2 nights ago it was this:

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[Stealaway]

PVC - Its the side view we're bothered about.

2 nights ago it was this:

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So are you saying you definitely avoid parking door to door?

 

[Spriddler]

Walk out of the van drinking lager and listening to *loud music* say * Alright mate up for a bit of dogging?* And strangely they move PDQ!

Yep. And if I'm upwind I just smoke a couple of Gauloises and cough a lot.
Years ago a few nappies pegged on a line used to ensure plenty of space.

 

[nicholsong]

Who cares about the door when one has many windows? Just shut the door as post above.

We normally do not park next to anyone -either wildcamping or on isolated aires. - easy.

 

[Skez]

So are you saying you definitely avoid parking door to door?

I suppose, as we are a British built van, and our Hab door is on the left, we would consider (if parked in a row) parking the opposite way to the continental vans to avoid being hab door to hab door.

 

[MattR]

When funsters park next to strangers, do you park,so that you avoid, where possible, that your habitation door is not directly opposite your neighbour?
I appreciate that depending on whether the vehicle is a Continental make, or a home produced model, that the doors may be on opposite sides.
I’vejust had a Dethelffs park next to me in a Pilote. They then after an hour or so turned their vehicle around and parked so that our open doors meant we were looking into one another. I moved without commenting. They then moved to occupy the space I vacated!

We try and avoid it; it can't always be helped but it seems that your neighbours were a bit peculiar. Did you old pitch have a better view than theirs or more privacy or shade? Can you think of any reason why they would have changed their parking position after the hour?

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[MattR]

Who cares about the door when one has many windows? Just shut the door as post above.

We normally do not park next to anyone -either wildcamping or on isolated aires. - easy.

It is easy to pull blinds etc on windows. Not so easy with doors.

 

[Stealaway]

I suppose, as we are a British built van, and our Hab door is on the left, we would consider (if parked in a row) parking the opposite way to the continental vans to avoid being hab door to hab door.

What ever it takes to have that view ---------------------

 

[Paulypaul]

Park diagonally or just don't worry too much about it or let it spoil your time?

 

[Garfields]

If I can I park with the door facing west
Like to get the evening sun if posable

 

[Mikey RV]

Just live and let live.

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[Camdoon]

Never given it a thought. In our van the seats face every way but towards the door. Not sure what I should be getting upset about.

 

[TDub49]

Walk out of the van drinking lager and listening to *loud music* say * Alright mate up for a bit of dogging?* And strangely they move PDQ!

Or not - just look hopeful instead???

 

[Otter Spotter]

Have to admit we chose which way we are parked purely on the view from the rear windows, if someone wants to look at our fantastic interior then I am happy to give them a tour

 

[RM_Marine]

You could of just spoken to them then you would of known them

 

[Nanniemate]

Walk out of the van drinking lager and listening to *loud music* say * Alright mate up for a bit of dogging?* And strangely they move PDQ!

what idfthey ask what time

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[Spriddler]

I never give it a thought as I don't stop anywhere more than 2 nights max but I can imagine it might be an issue for caravan people who set up their annexe/privacy room/hot tub/cinema/table and chairs/BBQ/washing machine/T.V. etc. facing another similarly set up caravan when both stay for a week or more.

 

[Fulham Dave]

We have a Dethleffs with automatic levellers. Sometimes the slope is greater than the levellers can mange, so we have to turn 180 degrees to assist it.

As above, close the door if you don't like being seen

 

[The Coops]

what idfthey ask what time

About 10 mins when the Viagra kicks in and brace yourself!!!!

 

[bertiebasset]

I think Spriddler has hit the nail on the head. If we park up in the UK we reverse into the pitch. If on the continent then we would drive onto the pitch. This would ensure when out in the deck chairs, at the table eating, you are not overlooked by neighbours.
Not a case of them being nosey etc, we have often given tours of our moho to others.

 

[tonyidle]

We have a Dethleffs with automatic levellers. Sometimes the slope is greater than the levellers can mange, so we have to turn 180 degrees to assist it.

As above, close the door if you don't like being seen

They eat slopes don't they?

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