Caravan Snobbery?

TR75 · 19th March 2015, 19:39

The other half and I went away last weekend. Left the house slightly later than expected on Friday evening because I couldn't get the sidelights on our folding camper to work (bane of my life!) - turned out the sidelight connections had come loose in the plug. Set off and arrived at the park at around 7:45pm. Obviously at this point it was dark.

Reception was closed but a note was left on the door pointing us in the direction of the touring field. Pulled up in the field and selected what we thought was a good spot, drove the car on and within 10 seconds, the car got stuck in mud. Unhitched the trailer and pushed it back and with the other half giving some gentle acceleration I managed to push my 75 out of the hole it had become stuck in. Trouble is, the other half was looking at me covered in mud and didn't notice she was driving straight into a bog. Car got stuck again and this time I couldn't push it out. After much cussing, I went to the clubhouse and asked the warden for help. Groundsman arrived and towed my 75 out (backwards) at what seemed like 50mph!!

Anyway, he hitched up our folding camper to his jeep and took it down to the hardstanding pitches which we had been upgraded to. Didn't get fully set up until about 11:30pm.

Woke up in the morning and pottered around - we were amongst caravans and motorhomes - you would think we were aliens... Some very funny looks and stares and we felt as though there was some snobbery at the fact we were there amongst them. Granted our folding camper isn't new, but its in very good condition and still looks the part.

Haven't felt this before, but it made me feel a little uncomfortable I have to admit - anyone else felt this before?

Dallas · 19th March 2015, 19:54

When we had our Hobby Prestige, we had looks of WTF.

Now we have just the Bailey Pageant, we just fit right in now...

RPWC · 19th March 2015, 20:24

I think a lot of caravan era strive to have the latest model,or look down on those who have 'economy spec' caravans.

TR75 · 19th March 2015, 20:26

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Originally Posted by RPWC

I think a lot of caravan era strive to have the latest model,or look down on those who have 'economy spec' caravans.

Certainly seems that way. We had an oldish couple next to us in what looked like a brand new Bailey.

Most annoying thing was - they kept the LED light above their door on ALL night and day - when you're trying to sleep in a canvas topped trailer, it's extremely annoying!

Tin Tent · 19th March 2015, 21:03

My thoughts are that now caravans and sites have all mod cons the people that sneered at camping and caravaning in the past have now bought vans trouble is there not proper campers don't want to help or speak to you, sooner see you struggle than lend a hand. Site fees have gone through the roof because they want sites to be like hotels. Anyway off in mine tomorrow better put my suit and tie on. Newer did know where commers or full stops went.lol.
Must also say have meet more nice people than the keeping up with the Jones type.

hamster19 · 20th March 2015, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Tin Tent

My thoughts are that now caravans and sites have all mod cons the people that sneered at camping and caravaning in the past have now bought vans trouble is there not proper campers don't want to help or speak to you, sooner see you struggle than lend a hand. Site fees have gone through the roof because they want sites to be like hotels. Anyway off in mine tomorrow better put my suit and tie on. Newer did know where commers or full stops went.lol.
Must also say have meet more nice people than the keeping up with the Jones type.

Yes, these people are not proper camping types, they do not have the true helping sipirit of camping.

Departed 32016 · 19th March 2015, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

I think a lot of caravan era strive to have the latest model,or look down on those who have 'economy spec' caravans.

I've always had people offering help me when pitching up, reversing etc... suppose I'm a bit younger than the usual caravanner

GaryC · 15th April 2015, 19:36

Campsite snobbery, that's always the case..

We had the same when we had our folding camper..

My missus said " ours is paid for, bet theirs ain't " that's why they're stuck indoors all week!

maxi_crawf · 17th April 2015, 09:42

I remember in the early eighties going camping with my then girlfriend to Devon, we went in a MKI Escort and had a four man frame tent so plenty of room, the young couple to us had a one man pup tent but drove up in a Humber Imperial

chipsceola · 17th April 2015, 15:46

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Originally Posted by maxi_crawf

I remember in the early eighties going camping with my then girlfriend to Devon, we went in a MKI Escort and had a four man frame tent so plenty of room, the young couple to us had a one man pup tent but drove up in a Humber Imperial

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19th March 2015, 19:39	#1
TR75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Launceston Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 169 Thanked 166 Times in 134 Posts	Caravan Snobbery? The other half and I went away last weekend. Left the house slightly later than expected on Friday evening because I couldn't get the sidelights on our folding camper to work (bane of my life!) - turned out the sidelight connections had come loose in the plug. Set off and arrived at the park at around 7:45pm. Obviously at this point it was dark. Reception was closed but a note was left on the door pointing us in the direction of the touring field. Pulled up in the field and selected what we thought was a good spot, drove the car on and within 10 seconds, the car got stuck in mud. Unhitched the trailer and pushed it back and with the other half giving some gentle acceleration I managed to push my 75 out of the hole it had become stuck in. Trouble is, the other half was looking at me covered in mud and didn't notice she was driving straight into a bog. Car got stuck again and this time I couldn't push it out. After much cussing, I went to the clubhouse and asked the warden for help. Groundsman arrived and towed my 75 out (backwards) at what seemed like 50mph!! Anyway, he hitched up our folding camper to his jeep and took it down to the hardstanding pitches which we had been upgraded to. Didn't get fully set up until about 11:30pm. Woke up in the morning and pottered around - we were amongst caravans and motorhomes - you would think we were aliens... Some very funny looks and stares and we felt as though there was some snobbery at the fact we were there amongst them. Granted our folding camper isn't new, but its in very good condition and still looks the part. Haven't felt this before, but it made me feel a little uncomfortable I have to admit - anyone else felt this before? __________________ You've just been ROVERtaken

19th March 2015, 20:24	#3
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,194 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I think a lot of caravan era strive to have the latest model,or look down on those who have 'economy spec' caravans. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	When we had our Hobby Prestige, we had looks of WTF. Now we have just the Bailey Pageant, we just fit right in now...

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Tin Tent Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stourport On Severn Worcestershire Posts: 151 Thanks: 42 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	My thoughts are that now caravans and sites have all mod cons the people that sneered at camping and caravaning in the past have now bought vans trouble is there not proper campers don't want to help or speak to you, sooner see you struggle than lend a hand. Site fees have gone through the roof because they want sites to be like hotels. Anyway off in mine tomorrow better put my suit and tie on. Newer did know where commers or full stops went.lol. Must also say have meet more nice people than the keeping up with the Jones type.

15th April 2015, 19:36	#8
GaryC Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 163 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Campsite snobbery, that's always the case.. We had the same when we had our folding camper.. My missus said " ours is paid for, bet theirs ain't " that's why they're stuck indoors all week!

17th April 2015, 09:42	#9
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	I remember in the early eighties going camping with my then girlfriend to Devon, we went in a MKI Escort and had a four man frame tent so plenty of room, the young couple to us had a one man pup tent but drove up in a Humber Imperial