Using the Motorhome as transport

Wooie1958 said:
I will be taking my motorhome out for a quick run over the weekend just to free everything up, especially the brakes.

There will only be me in it, i will not stop or get out obviously until i get back home.

My MOT ( a week on saturday ) has now been cancelled so it won`t even get taken out for that.

I`ve looked long and hard but cannot find the scheme that will pay for new calipers, pads and discs when they`ve seized up through lack of use.
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Motorhomes and cars for that matter stand for months on dealer forecourts before selling with fuel in their tanks, brakes not moving etc, never heard of any issues with brakes seizing etc. Come to think about it my new 2013 motorhome had stood for 4 months at Catterick caravans and everything was fine.
My VW UP over the last 2 years has done 2,000 miles, often stood for 2 months without moving, again never any issues on start up.
 
Wooie1958 said:
I will be taking my motorhome out for a quick run over the weekend just to free everything up, especially the brakes.

There will only be me in it, i will not stop or get out obviously until i get back home.

My MOT ( a week on saturday ) has now been cancelled so it won`t even get taken out for that.

I`ve looked long and hard but cannot find the scheme that will pay for new calipers, pads and discs when they`ve seized up through lack of use.
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Taking the dog for a walk is a better lame excuse.
 
The brakes used to seize on our converted Ford ambulance if left standing for more than a couple of weeks. Once it was stood for two months and the brakes were locked solid, the clutch was starting to burn so called the mechanic out who gave the wheels a good clout with a lump hammer, job sorted. No idea if that model was more prone to brake seizure or it was just mine?

I now park up in gear, hand brake off.
 
Allen said:
My camper is my only vehicle and do wonder how folks manage if they need to drive to reach quiet places for exercise.
Fortunately not a problem for me living at the top of a remote village in Wales.
Two minutes from home I'm in the countryside. The van hasn't moved all week.
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there you go, recycled is in it. ok.pj.
 
In Spain exercise has to be taken within 200metres of home, very prescriptive and not open to argument. In UK, I have heard both "yes ok to drive, but not too far"and " no not allowed" , the guidance is being interpreted differently and needs to be unequivocal so that people know for certain!
 
surely you just need to know where the supermarkets are so you can pick a plausable one to be heading for.
 
ricc said:
surely you just need to know where the supermarkets are so you can pick a plausable one to be heading for.
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Who are you fooling apart from ones self,driving to shops ,doc,chemist or to refuel,thats it no jollies. (y)
 
This week I might have to use my camper to go to the mother in laws funeral at the crematorium, if we are allowed to. They have already changed the date & been told only parents, spouses, children & partners can attend. The service will be very short with one hymn & everybody has to keep the distance rule. Its bad enough dealing with it without the extra hassle. Concerned that people will see the camper & assume we are abusing the rules. Been trying to contact local police just to get clarification. Sadly we won't be alone & although her death was pretty much expected & not related to the current virus it doesn't make it any easier.
 
groyne said:
Government's Emergency laws have just passed through the house of Lords, I think you'll soon find out whether or not you can drive 20 miles, whatever vehicle, to walk a dog.
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My neighbour has driven 4 miles in a car to the coast to go for a walk for years because in the village we only have 150 yards of pavements in three directions before we are onto dangerous, narrow country lanes. I can't see how driving four miles is a problem......it's as local as it gets and hardly counts as a "day out".
 
iandsm said:
Sorry if I have missed tis subject being addressed previously but I was wondering what members thought about this issue.
I am of course aware that we should stay at home unless necessary but also that we are permitted to go out for exercise, a walk, cycle etc while keeping a safe distance from others. I have twice seen official advice on TV that it is permitted to use a vehicle in order to go to a place of exercise. I am thinking of taking my motorhome to either a local beach or local forest, both within 20 miles to have a walk with the dog well away from anyone else.

Any one doing similar or have thoughts?
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My small camper van ( VW T4 ) is my everyday transport, I don't own a car so I have to use it. So far I haven't been stopped driving the 5 miles to Lidl. :)
 
Pedalman said:
My neighbour has driven 4 miles in a car to the coast to go for a walk for years because in the village we only have 150 yards of pavements in three directions before we are onto dangerous, narrow country lanes. I can't see how driving four miles is a problem......it's as local as it gets and hardly counts as a "day out".
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I don't see a problem with that and I doubt the authorities would either.

But if you live half a mile from a field and you are walking your dog on a beach 20 miles away, that's a little different.
 
I don't think the police have the resources currently to police this notice on MH's. Be interesting to hear if anyone gets stopped.
The pandemic is due to peak over the next two weeks. Everyone should be staying put. This is the most contagious period for the spread of the virus. Be ready to be shocked by the media coverage.
 
Robmac said:
I don't see a problem with that and I doubt the authorities would either.

But if you live half a mile from a field and you are walking your dog on a beach 20 miles away, that's a little different.
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Exactly, it is the people who are still driving scores of miles to costal destinations or national parks that are bending the rules.
 
caledonia said:
Driving any vehicle 20miles to go for a walk is putting others at risk not just yourself. Why not just walk from your house. Using the excuse that your van needs a run should result in a fine if stopped by the police.
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Indeed. If you break down, or cause an accident - others will be at risk. The police in Wiltshire are putting signs at beauty spots warning people to go home. So, sadly, I have SORNed the motor home as it is not going anywhere for a few weeks 😪😪😷😷
 
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Geraldine said:
I don't think the police have the resources currently to police this notice on MH's. Be interesting to hear if anyone gets stopped.
The pandemic is due to peak over the next two weeks. Everyone should be staying put. This is the most contagious period for the spread of the virus. Be ready to be shocked by the media coverage.
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In areas where crime levels are low the police will probably have more resources. On the news this morning the Derbyshire police were pouring black dye into the blue water of a beauty spot to deter people from going to take photographs.........It would be vandalism if anyone else had done that, wouldn't a sign have been enough ? Some policing will be too heavy handed, but as you say watch the media coverage. Derbyshire police seem to be very "enthusiastic" when they used a drone to film walkers a couple of days ago out on the moors ........Im sure there must have been bigger "gatherings" in town for them to worry about.
 
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Because people selfishly bend the rules instructed by the government it is inevitable that the far stricter rules enforced elsewhere will soon come about in the UK. I envisage no exercise outing to be more than 200 yds from home once a day and only one member of a household once a week for shopping or medicines. Harsh, but it saves suffering and lives.
 
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