Safe use of caravan sites.
Caravan sites belonging to the 2 major clubs have rules in place that caravans are at least 6m apart, many are adult only, and if they have a play area these are normally in fenced enclosed areas.
The only problem is the sites with facilities blocks which house the showers and toilets. It would be difficult to have social distancing in these blocks.
Modern caravans and motorhomes are generally fitted out with their own toilet and shower, so I would like to put forward an idea as follows.
Caravan sites should be allowed to open providing:
1. Online booking, payment, and pitch allocation therefore avoiding close contact with staff.
2. Facilities blocks should remain shut.
3. Only users with their own on board facilities can book and stay.
Worth noting that membership does detail a persons age and home address, so restricting certain groups would be possible during the booking process.
Also worth mentioning is there is a sizeable network of farms which have areas set aside for caravans, which do not have facilities blocks, only allow 5 units, and distancing has always been the norm with pitches again spaced at 6m.
The only problem is the sites with facilities blocks which house the showers and toilets. It would be difficult to have social distancing in these blocks.
Modern caravans and motorhomes are generally fitted out with their own toilet and shower, so I would like to put forward an idea as follows.
Caravan sites should be allowed to open providing:
1. Online booking, payment, and pitch allocation therefore avoiding close contact with staff.
2. Facilities blocks should remain shut.
3. Only users with their own on board facilities can book and stay.
Worth noting that membership does detail a persons age and home address, so restricting certain groups would be possible during the booking process.
Also worth mentioning is there is a sizeable network of farms which have areas set aside for caravans, which do not have facilities blocks, only allow 5 units, and distancing has always been the norm with pitches again spaced at 6m.
Why the contribution is important
Allows for some people to have a relaxing and enjoyable break from the current restrictions without increasing the risk to themselves or others pursuing this recreation.
A strategy is needed for both the sector and also those subscribed to it as their main means of recreation.
Provides a potential 'no contact' form of supporting a valuable Scottish industry.
I also feel that this sector has already very good controls in place regarding distancing and social interaction.
A strategy is needed for both the sector and also those subscribed to it as their main means of recreation.
Provides a potential 'no contact' form of supporting a valuable Scottish industry.
I also feel that this sector has already very good controls in place regarding distancing and social interaction.
by IainG on May 05, 2020 at 02:59PM
Posted by HMW1956 May 05, 2020 at 17:53
Same rule to apply for other common areas like shower rooms.
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Posted by Robert866 May 06, 2020 at 12:12
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Posted by DarrenRedfern May 06, 2020 at 13:46
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Posted by Seymore May 06, 2020 at 19:20
Hard hit park owners and operators, and often wider rural economies, depend on seasonal income from holiday home owners. Over extending closures may have long-lasting and significant impact for companies and communities.
No need to open bars, restaurants and shared spaces yet.
As elsewhere, responsible behaviour and especially social distancing will be key.
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Posted by elmrow May 07, 2020 at 10:37
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