Levelling Ramps at the Roadside

[mickymost]

Three weeks back we were along the promenade at Saltburn on Sea for a couple of nights and I admit we used the levelling ramps kerbside due to the camber of the road.Other motorhomes chose to sit two wheels on the pavement but my other half thought we may get a ticket as in theory is it illegal to mount the pavement with a vehicle?.To be honest cars were doing the same on the opposite side of the road(mounting the pavement with two wheels).I admit some public walking past wondered what the ramps were for(going by the look on their faces)but hey Im road legal so why not.Only problem there in Saltburn was there were a few motorhomes overnighting but as it was a Sunday the road got packed with daytrippers and one clown litterally squeezed in the space in front of me.( yes I know he has as much right as me to be there before someone has a pop)Swmbo got out to observe.I swear if we hadnt been there in the motorhome they would have hit our van. I suppose that was a drawback to going somewhere popular.I learn everyday and will keep this in mind in the future.And the other drawback is if that someone as they did to me squuezes into the tight space in front then one is going to find it tricky coming off the levelling ramps if due to some reason one decides to move on....

Michael

 

[Fisherman]

I don't park opposite houses.

I was only joking.

 

[campervanannie]

I only use levelling ramps for my mobility trike inside my garage lol it likes t be level

 

[Wooie1958]

If I stop outside Someone's house I politely ask if I can plug .

I also ask if i can use their toilet and shower :dance:

 

[peter palance]

what

You can use them to direct the flow of water off the roof of your Swift so your wig doesn`t get wet :dance:

like the hair of the dog .pj

 

[Admin]

I was only joking.

You need to use smilies as I can't hear your tone of voice

 

[Fisherman]

If I stop outside Someone's house I politely ask if I can plug .

Why not ask for a full English next morning you never know your luck, they might even be Motorhomers themselves, oh well on second thought don’t bother.

 

[campervanannie]

You need to use smilies as I can't hear your tone of voice

I don’t like your tone young man.

 

[trevskoda]

I just push the "self level" button

Rich g~#=:lol-053::lol-053::lol-053:

 

[Deleted member 75172]

I walked the along the seafront in Portsmouth this morning and saw several vans parked up overnight. Fine, they weren't causing any problems and it would be hard to know someone was in them. One, however was parked in Old Portsmouth next to the Square Tower and several homes with his levelling ramps out to offset the road camber, I do think that is taking the rise. (no pun intended)

I'm just surprised there are not a lot more motorhomes parked on Southsea and Eastney sea front now that Hayling Island west beach is off limits

Although i did see a couple camped out on the pavement cooking their tea a few weeks ago :camper:

 

[Channa]

Predictable polarised opinions , if we have them use them where does that idea stop ? wind out awnings ?

At what stage have we stopped parking and started camping ?

If we cant agree amongst ourselves then seems rich expecting authorities too looking at the bigger picture.

Channa

 

[Byronic]

Predictable polarised opinions , if we have them use them where does that idea stop ? wind out awnings ?

At what stage have we stopped parking and started camping ?

If we cant agree amongst ourselves then seems rich expecting authorities too looking at the bigger picture.

Channa

Definitions have been identified in Spain. Directive XXX? Perhaps that should be
adopted here, then everyone would be clued up on the requirements of a minimum of
2 countries with the same definitions, so less to have to get familiar with for a lot of us.

 

[molly 2]

I also ask if i can use their toilet and shower :dance:

if they are really nice they will fill you water tank .then invite them in your van for coffee

 

[alcam]

Definitions have been identified in Spain. Directive XXX? Perhaps that should be
adopted here, then everyone would be clued up on the requirements of a minimum of
2 countries with the same definitions, so less to have to get familiar with for a lot of us.

Think you are right . Goes against the grain a bit but I think if 'parking' of motorhomes was more formalised life might be easier for us . Obviously wouldn't be necessary in true wilding situations .

 

[Deleted member 12539]

What are levelling ramps ?

Everyone knows levelling ramps are to ensure that every drop of grey water gets dumped out of your grey water tank onto the side of the road.

 

[antiquesam]

I'm just surprised there are not a lot more motorhomes parked on Southsea and Eastney sea front now that Hayling Island west beach is off limits

Although i did see a couple camped out on the pavement cooking their tea a few weeks ago :camper:

We have 4 traveller encampments at the moment, with two of them on the seafront, so I don't think anyone will be welcomed by the Council.

 

[Byronic]

Think you are right . Goes against the grain a bit but I think if 'parking' of motorhomes was more formalised life might be easier for us . Obviously wouldn't be necessary in true wilding situations .

Perhaps perversely I take the opposite view, especially as regarding the UK. Once formalised
and then assuming some diligent enforcement applied, gives ammunition to the complaining brigade to
do just that, complain, and point to regulations stating awning hung windows ajar, no levellers
etc. petty things that were disregarded in the past, and if that isn't effective you can bet your life if so much as a cooking smell emanates from your van that will end up being added as an amendment to the Act and constitute camping!

I think similarly regarding provision of aires, the complainers will be drawn out and demand you
only stay in the official areas provided, citing any and all parking versus camping definitions no matter
how petty.

I say this because in the UK I'm not aware of too many places that are truly wild, on the Queens
Highway parking is just about tolerated, just that no one has got round to the camping issue definitions.
Left alone the situation as it stands might be the best deal. Every bit of land is own by someone and even
if the landowner doesn't complain someone else will likely take umbrage on his behalf behest or on their
own recognisance, probably a motorhomer just paying up at the local campsite.

 

[Asterix]

I've only used mine once when overnighting on a road,as they're bright yellow even I was offended by them! I have two small blocks of 8 X 2 wood that I use,they're barely noticeable to anyone passing.