I'm slightly stuck on a slightly boggy camping field !

From someone that got stuck on a field last year during one of yhe wettest nights of the year... don't get out of thr van unless you have to.

It took me ages to get all the mud off the flooring - and my shoes were buggered!

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campervanannie said:
I thought she said she was leaving it until the morning.
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I hadn't realised the timing ... when I was reading the thread in the wee hours of today (Sat) it showed original post as "yesterday" but because I hadn't been to bed yet I stupidly assumed that yesterday meant Thursday as I was reading it LATE on Friday ... so I just wondered if she'd got out ok.

Senior moment I'm afraid.
 
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Auld Pharrrt said:
I hadn't realised the timing ... when I was reading the thread in the wee hours of today (Sat) it showed original post as "yesterday" but because I hadn't been to bed yet I stupidly assumed that yesterday meant Thursday as I was reading it LATE on Friday ... so I just wondered if she'd got out ok.

Senior moment I'm afraid.
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wow. that was like trying to get my head round one of EDINAs puzzles....lol
 
Always, always, always when parking on grass or slightly soft ground i park with all 4 wheels on grip mats. Not after your stuck as that`s too late.

Especially in summer when even a heavy morning dew can cause problems, the grip mats give you the initial grip then momentum to get out.
 
Too late now for this case but my two penneth worth ....

Get a tow out and don't risk damaging your clutch. Site owner directed you in... he can extricate you out. Situation 100% his making not yours.

On T4, handbrake on rear brakes only, so forget that idea.
 
Start your engine and let it warm up.
Switch off engine.
Put vehicle in 1st gear.
Release handbrake.
Apply absolute minimum of throttle and turn engine over.
If vehicle starts to move keep throttle to minimum and GENTLE acceleration only.
Get into higher gear a.s.a.p.

If engine doesn't start in gear then only use starter for about 10 to 15 seconds at a time.
 
Wisewoman said:
My latest bit of van saga ...

OK, so I'm not wild camping, as I wanted an EHU to run the oil radiator tonight. Anyway I pulled onto the grassy area pointed out to me - the owner saying you should be alright there as it's just a Campervan. I am now stuck - the Dragon Van is not going forward although will happily reverse into those bushes behind me ! I'm trying to give the illusion that I meant to pick this spot - but in fact it picked us - for the night at least coz I'm going nowhere fast.

I noticed that there is a long rubber mat in the corner of the field - which I now suspect is for the very purpose that I will be using it for in the morning. :)

My question is that there seems to be an array of advice out there but I wanted to know- from those more experienced in these things- what's the best thing to try first - should I go straight to rubber mat ? Should I dig a bit. under the front of the wheel or just ram the mat under as best I can?

I'm having endless joy in this van, that's for sure - by the time the zombie apocalypse hits, me and the Dragon Van will be a real force to reckon with ;)

Melissa
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Don't worry about it, we have all been there , it is part of the adventure I am sure you will get out ok. A couple of months down the road and you will be telling others about it and having a good laugh ..
 
I hope you have a dashcam to record the event and to give us all a chuckle when you post the recorded video on Youtube - you'll be able to delete the naughty words before posting!

When we got 'stuck' a couple of years ago in France we found a great many willing and helpful French people, a long strong rope and a guy who volunteered to attach his car to the rope and with a lot of pushing and pulling it took us about half an hour to get my MH out of a very awkward situation.

Best of luck.
 
morning WISEWOMAN,,,,,i dont know abouth the others but im waiting with bated breath to know the outcome/////////

are you still stuck or have you managed to get out.....if so what method did u use? did the owners of the site help. do let us know.....good luck, happy camping
 
trixie88 said:
morning WISEWOMAN,,,,,i dont know abouth the others but im waiting with bated breath to know the outcome/////////

are you still stuck or have you managed to get out.....if so what method did u use? did the owners of the site help. do let us know.....good luck, happy camping
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Hi ya,
Oh Dear, Hope you're ok.
Before doing anything regarding the mud n wheels, have a walk around the site, Mug of coffee in hand, Your looking for a small Wood plank or Pad of some kind.
Put Said Pad under your Jack, Jack up Vehicle until Wheel is out of rut, Fill rut with 'Stuff' (infact Over filling is good), NOW put Rubber mat under Tyer & lower jack removing Jack pad. Repeat if necessary on other Tyres. Smoothly Drive on to Firmer ground. This way takes all the Rocking , Rolling & Reving out of it.
Good luck, & let us know how you get on.

Oh & Getting slightly stuck or Even Well n truly bogged down is just part of actually using your vehicle for Wilding,,Enjoy. (Yep,,I've been stuck. Few times !)
 
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Keithchesterfield said:
I hope you have a dashcam to record the event and to give us all a chuckle when you post the recorded video on Youtube - you'll be able to delete the naughty words before posting!

When we got 'stuck' a couple of years ago in France . . .
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Come on then, Keith. Where's the video?
 
Wow - you lot just get better and better ! :)

And now to say - I'm off it !!!! Lol

I firstly enquired with farmer owner who says he was happy to come and tow me off however first I tried the long rubber mat lying around. It started to just drag the mat underneath whilst the van remained stationary so the farmer gave us a push and I slowly moved forwards ! Yay !

I'm now parked up on a small disused track alongside the field with an additional, borrowed, extension to the EHU :)

I really hope I've not hurt my clutch though I never sat there trying to move for more than a couple of seconds.

Thank you all so much for the ideas!
Melissa
 
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Your looking for a small Wood plank or Pad of some kind
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That is on my list of stuff to get, prefer to get a proper jacking block if such a thing exists.
Also good for punctures if on the soggy stuff.

@Wisewoman how are you doing... out yet? :goodluck:

Just read your last post good to know all is well.
 
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Wisewoman said:
Wow - you lot just get better and better ! :)

And now to say - I'm off it !!!! Lol

I firstly enquired with farmer owner who says he was happy to come and tow me off however first I tried the long rubber mat lying around. It started to just drag the mat underneath whilst the van remained stationary so the farmer gave us a push and I slowly moved forwards ! Yay !

I'm now parked up on a small disused track alongside the field with an additional, borrowed, extension to the EHU :)

I really hope I've not hurt my clutch though I never sat there trying to move for more than a couple of seconds.

Thank you all so much for the ideas!
Melissa
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First thing to do when you get back to your base,lesson learnt! Get to a store that has bread boards ,acquire one.
Cut the base out the plastic tray,,then cut into tyre width,then make them into a length.
I then put them into a strong bag and keep in the camper.
When I go any where put them down prior to parking and sit the veh on them never been stuck yet.
You can pay daft money and they won't do the job inho like this.
Remember rough side up
 
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