Campsite owners who oppose Motorhome Parking:
An open letter to those Campsite Owners who oppose European style overnight Motorhome parking places, some information for you to digest, take on board, in an attempt to open dialogue in how we can support each other (Motorhomers and campsite owners) instead of Campsite owners alienating Motorhomers.
Some Facts:
* In this article the word 'Motorhomes' covers, Motorhomes, Campervans & RV's
Some Councils in Ireland have started adding service points for Motorhomes, they realise the benefit for tourism that this creates, providing such facilities also serves to counter the undesirable situation where some people find themselves forced to dispose of their grey and black water in an inappropriate manner.. Motorhomes are not Caravans and do not have caravan owners needs. But we do have needs which campsite owners can provide. They are two completely different types of market & clientelle.
Instead of some campsites opposing LEGAL Motorhome Parking here is a suggestion: allow Motorhomers to avail of your services by charging a reduced fee to service a Motorhome. Most of us do not require a pitch, electric hook up, play parks, swimming pools or any other of the things that a campsite may provide. But we will pay to service a Motorhome. Why not charge a fee for this and instead of turning away Motorhomers, make some money from them by opening your business to a different clientelle, one that would normally not visit your site. Perfect business sense?
Create an area for a Motorhome to visit for a short stay, or let them call in and use your services if they need too.
Basic servicing of a Motorhome:
Those three simple things are already on most campsites and therefore those campsites can charge a fee for someone wishing to service their Motorhome.
If campsite owners all over Ireland provided this service, then it would be diversifying their business to keep up with the ever growing Motorhome popularity and provide a network for tourism which benefits us all.
By trying to oppose something that is legal some campsite owners are alienating the Motorhome community in Ireland. Campsite owners do not have a monopoly on holidays. The same as a restaurant cannot stop the opening of a Coffee Shop.
We can work together to benefit both parties or we can bury our heads in the sand which will not really affect Motorhome owners but will prove that Campsite onwers are not eager to change their business model and move with the times ahead.
We are open to dialogue between all parties and if any campsite owners would like to comment, then please feel free to do so.
Please remember, Motorhomes can park legally anywhere a car can so help us to help you.
Motorhomecraic.com
An open letter to those Campsite Owners who oppose European style overnight Motorhome parking places, some information for you to digest, take on board, in an attempt to open dialogue in how we can support each other (Motorhomers and campsite owners) instead of Campsite owners alienating Motorhomers.
Some Facts:
* In this article the word 'Motorhomes' covers, Motorhomes, Campervans & RV's
- Motorhomes, being in the same vehicle category as cars under EU law can legally park anywhere a car can.
- Motorhome owners can go for days without the use of a Campsite as they are self contained.
- We carry fresh water, waste water tanks and most have facilities on board to cook, wash, shower and go to the toilet.
- Most Motorhomes are self sufficient in food preparation.
- We do require the use of facilities every few days, to service a Motorhome, refill of fresh water, charge batteries and empty toilets. Motorhomers will pay for this service.
- We are not anti campsite.
Some Councils in Ireland have started adding service points for Motorhomes, they realise the benefit for tourism that this creates, providing such facilities also serves to counter the undesirable situation where some people find themselves forced to dispose of their grey and black water in an inappropriate manner.. Motorhomes are not Caravans and do not have caravan owners needs. But we do have needs which campsite owners can provide. They are two completely different types of market & clientelle.
Instead of some campsites opposing LEGAL Motorhome Parking here is a suggestion: allow Motorhomers to avail of your services by charging a reduced fee to service a Motorhome. Most of us do not require a pitch, electric hook up, play parks, swimming pools or any other of the things that a campsite may provide. But we will pay to service a Motorhome. Why not charge a fee for this and instead of turning away Motorhomers, make some money from them by opening your business to a different clientelle, one that would normally not visit your site. Perfect business sense?
Create an area for a Motorhome to visit for a short stay, or let them call in and use your services if they need too.
Basic servicing of a Motorhome:
- Fill up on board fresh water tanks, usually around 100 litres
- Empty Grey waste tanks over a drive over drain
- Empty toilet cassette
Those three simple things are already on most campsites and therefore those campsites can charge a fee for someone wishing to service their Motorhome.
If campsite owners all over Ireland provided this service, then it would be diversifying their business to keep up with the ever growing Motorhome popularity and provide a network for tourism which benefits us all.
By trying to oppose something that is legal some campsite owners are alienating the Motorhome community in Ireland. Campsite owners do not have a monopoly on holidays. The same as a restaurant cannot stop the opening of a Coffee Shop.
We can work together to benefit both parties or we can bury our heads in the sand which will not really affect Motorhome owners but will prove that Campsite onwers are not eager to change their business model and move with the times ahead.
We are open to dialogue between all parties and if any campsite owners would like to comment, then please feel free to do so.
Please remember, Motorhomes can park legally anywhere a car can so help us to help you.
Motorhomecraic.com
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