Change the name. This term is outdated: WildCamping

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Hi all. We always used the term Off grid motorhoming. Because we are off the electric grid. Gas grid. Water grid. And sewer grid. And we are in a Motorhome. We belong to the Wildcamping forum because that is what it is called. When you talk of aires. I think why do they call it that. It’s a french word. When you talk of other french things you use the English words. So why not use the English word for aires Anyhow. So far I have read lots on this forum that Phil has said and I have-found 99.98% of it to be very useful. So if he wants to call it ‘the place for old f—ts to write and read things ‘ I mean wild camping. Then he calls it that. And I also definitely include ourselves in that comment. Brian
 
Considering the number of French words absorbed into the English language and vice versa, I don’t see an issue with the use of the word Aire. Given that the majority of Uk based camping carists probably stay in France for their continental trips I can’t see the word usage being changed. I think it more important that those new to motorhoming or who do not visit forums or other sources of information be educated in the ‘etiquette’ of Aire usage which of course is similar to but not mandatory to off grid/wild camping.
As for the forum name, I don’t mind as long as we don’t have ‘fun’. As pointed out in a previous post by someone, it is all about the people on here.

Davy
 
The post quoted by the OP is the opinion of one person posting on CAMpRA. Many posts on this Wild Camping forum are the opinion of one person. That does not mean that everyone here will agree with this opinion. It is the same on any other forum. One person's post is not necessarily the opinion of the majority of that forum.
What CAMpRA is trying to get is more facilities for motorhomes and campervans who are self sufficient. That may just be getting councils to remove height barriers. It can be getting landowners (council or any other organisation) to install service points. There is no set one size fits all. CAMpRA leadership team are not in competition with this, or any other, established forum or group. We are all motorhomers who enjoy the freedom motorhoming brings.
 
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The post quoted by the OP is the opinion of one person posting on CAMpRA. Many posts on this Wild Camping forum are the opinion of one person. That does not mean that everyone here will agree with this opinion. It is the same on any other forum. One person's post is not necessarily the opinion of the majority of that forum.
What CAMpRA is trying to get is more facilities for motorhomes and campervans who are self sufficient. That may just be getting councils to remove height barriers. It can be getting landowners (council or any other organisation) to install service points. There is no set one size fits all. CAMpRA leadership team are not in competition with this, or any other, established forum or group. We are all motorhomers who enjoy the freedom motorhoming brings.
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Excellent post Biggarmac, although I don’t do fb, I for one am fully supportive of any group who have our best interests at heart, and who speak on our behalf.
 
Shell shock is now known as letters tell it as it is shell shock.
I'm wild at this. Let's be nice .
 
CShel said:
Message on CAMpRA (FB page) today calls to stop using the term ‘Wild Camping’ - I agree:

“WE ALL NEED TO ACT NOW! ✍🎤🧭💣

We are in danger of being overtaken by the latest trend of “dirty camping” that is grabbing the media attention.

Wild Camping is being dragged into this by the media and motorhomes and campervans are being associated with tents and groups of campers and day trippers.

SO WHAT CAN WE DO.

EVERY MEMBER of this group needs to act NOW tomorrow is too late.

We need to get the message out there that we do not condone this behaviour the simplest and biggest first step is for everyone of us to contact EVERY motorhome and campervan owner we know by whatever means are available to stop using the phrase “wild camping” we must get the message out that we are “PARKING not CAMPING”
It may sound a simple thing but old habits die hard, people are reluctant to change but if we do not want our freedom to even park in our outfits to be lost for ever we MUST CHANGE NOW, TODAY not tomorrow.
I am not saying to stop parking in quite remote areas or to start using campsites I am asking that just stop referring to it “wild camping” or indeed camping at all.

So please let’s use the power of this group to activate this first step NOW 👍👍”
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I know it will be a challenge but should the forum/website name change to a more suitable name like free parking, off-site parking, free spirits?
 
CShel said:
Message on CAMpRA (FB page) today calls to stop using the term ‘Wild Camping’ - I agree:

“WE ALL NEED TO ACT NOW! ✍🎤🧭💣

We are in danger of being overtaken by the latest trend of “dirty camping” that is grabbing the media attention.

Wild Camping is being dragged into this by the media and motorhomes and campervans are being associated with tents and groups of campers and day trippers.

SO WHAT CAN WE DO.

EVERY MEMBER of this group needs to act NOW tomorrow is too late.

We need to get the message out there that we do not condone this behaviour the simplest and biggest first step is for everyone of us to contact EVERY motorhome and campervan owner we know by whatever means are available to stop using the phrase “wild camping” we must get the message out that we are “PARKING not CAMPING”
It may sound a simple thing but old habits die hard, people are reluctant to change but if we do not want our freedom to even park in our outfits to be lost for ever we MUST CHANGE NOW, TODAY not tomorrow.
I am not saying to stop parking in quite remote areas or to start using campsites I am asking that just stop referring to it “wild camping” or indeed camping at all..





agreed .great idea..so all we need to do is change the logo to get it started..Freedom parking..anything but the big W that sits in your windows...got to start from the bottom>>>>>cheers
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Referring to change the name and the article by Mr Glasgow Maybe not change the name but certainly not refer to as been Wild Campers.
I have a few points to mention on the way to the Scottish North 500 we stopped of at a night park spot near Sedbergh and on arrival noticed rubbish strewn around the area of course we didn’t know who had left the litter but before leving the next morning we bagged All the rubbish and put it in a bin at the next stop, we did this for two reasons one so that no one locally could say that they saw a Motorhom on the park overnight and two there where sheep nibbling at the tissues that had been left. I see that there is a Site web page called stay the night by Forestryland.gov.scot they are inviting people to stay over for free at various sites and then provide feedback, they are suggesting it’s free for the remainder of 2020 and maybe introduce a charge of £5 later so once again leave only “ Footprints.” . As far as Mr Glasgow is concerned since arriving in Scotland I have spent over £200 on fuel and anticipate another £300 before we finish.yesterday we bought provisions from a Londis Store on Loch Ness totalling £130 so does he not want the local businesses to take this kind Of revenue, you can bet your life they do.. last but not least I always refer to Park For The Night and not Wild Camping Because that’s how I see our night stops. Sorry it’s a bit long winded but I thought it important to make the above points. In my younger days I was involved in full contact Karate but never said I was going to fight we always said we are meeting at a competition, same thing but a better way of putting it.
 
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My wife and I spent 5 months touring around the UK "wiId camping" where we could in our motorhome. In New Zealand it is referred to as freedom camping. Wild camping would be more getting out into the hills and forests. There is a different attitude here in NZ. Some super markets (equivalent to Tescos, Sainsburys etc) and some councils actually provide water and dump stations for waste water to attract responsible campers in campervans, caravans and motorhomes as they can see the business and revenue campers bring with them and thus creating jobs in the area. These campers are encouraged to be self contained, meaning they have onboard water storage facilities for waste and fresh water, sealed rubbish container, washing facilities and a readily accessable toilet. For this they become certified as self contained. This allows greater freedoms in where they can camp and stay. Councils set aside places to freedom camp and many super markets allow overnight stays in their car parks. Towns which encourage campers are certified by the motor caravan associations and clubs as "motor home friendly towns and cities" to encourage people there.
It was quite a shock to see barriers at car parks all over the UK thus turning away business.
I understand there is another issue with travellers outstaying there welcome in the UK an the laws making this hard to police.
 
Why not change the name to " The Travellers", after all they are doing just the same as fulltimers, living free.
 
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