Camping in my caddy advice?!

[Jcalvert95]

I've just been told that your not aloud to take camper vans on campsites without side windows in because of health and safety with ventilation. I've got a grill bulkhead and can wind windows down. I also have a awning so if it did get too hot I could open the back doors into the awning. Can someone shed a bit of light onto this please.

[Simmo]

I was refused by a campsite in avimore for this. They said if the campsite is part of the caravan club it is within the rules of the caravan club that campervans must have a side window.
Campsites not in the club it is down to their discretion.
There is nothing stopping you sticking a tent outside of the van and just sleeping in the van though.

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[Jcalvert95]

I was refused by a campsite in avimore for this. They said if the campsite is part of the caravan club it is within the rules of the caravan club that campervans must have a side window.
Campsites not in the club it is down to their discretion.
There is nothing stopping you sticking a tent outside of the van and just sleeping in the van though.

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I hope I don't, it's a 2 hour drive to the campsite. It is also a caravan park but I've read all the terms and conditions and didn't see anything. I'm going to risk it and hope they maybe don't check.

[Bl0at3r]

Did you get away with it - I'm not intending to fit side windows in my van

[Jcalvert95]

Did you get away with it - I'm not intending to fit side windows in my van

Yes I did mate and also been to more sites since, never had a problem so far.

[Bl0at3r]

Great, thank you

[Aikon]

The Caravan Club have a "no vans" rule, I've turned up at a franchised Caravan Club site in a 2 week old Caddy & pitched a tent next to it without difficulty though, as ever application of the rules isn't hard & fast. Camping & Caravan Club are more accommodating, as are most independent sites.


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[PRMG]

Do any of you have SWB caddys? I'm looking for info on converting mine and what kits are available!

[Nobeerinthefridge]

Do any of you have SWB caddys? I'm looking for info on converting mine and what kits are available!

Yep, but simirlarly to the T5 my new caddy replaced, I won't be fitting any permanent conversion stuff, as I need room for bikes more often than I need a bed in there. I had a tranny connect with a hard built bed in it, was a pain in the arse to be honest.

Bulkhead is out of my caddy, as I'm 6'2", seats slid forward and then I use one of these below with a single mattress on top, comfy as hell. Has plenty space in below for storage boxes as well. I have a cabin curtain as well that I never got round to fitting in the T5, which will keep it nice and dark, think I got it from VanX IIRC.

Wind deflectors are handy as well, means you can crack windows open to avoid it being furnace like and also allow the condensation to ease.