Camper Jam

[Blitz]

I'm bringing a tent as it's a shuttle with numerous small people. Spare a thought for us non camper vans. Put me down on the map as a troop ship

 

[Davenjo]

Unless we know the shape and dimensions of the pitch allocated to us we probably won’t be able to do too much planning until we get there. Also, those of us with solar panels will want to orientate to get the most of the sun.

 

[Fish]

Perfect weather to air them tents and awnings out.. we all do it at some point put the stuff away damp.. excellent weather to dry them out..

 

[Lighty]

Whoever does get to our pitch first please consider the best direction for all members..
A hollow square.. with majority of awnings on left.
If the weather is good then a event shelter maybe used for cumunital (sp) area.

As a Camper Jam virgin, is it maybe worthwhile to put together a Whats App group so the first people there can send info to the others without us logging onto the forum?

 

[Pauly]

I have several peoples numbers so will make a group, anyone who wants to be added PM me your number

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Unless we know the shape and dimensions of the pitch allocated to us we probably won’t be able to do too much planning until we get there. Also, those of us with solar panels will want to orientate to get the most of the sun.

I'll try to ring them tomorrow and see if they can give any info of shape allocated etc.

 

[Fish]

Isn't there a member on here that is part of the organisers?.

 

[Mark Howkins]

@Pete C

Thanks for the offer of local advice -

My son-in-law is joining me but I couldn't get him vehicle access / parking on site. Can you recommend a local spot to park which will be within walking distance to the gates?

 

[Pete C]

@Pete C

Thanks for the offer of local advice -

My son-in-law is joining me but I couldn't get him vehicle access / parking on site. Can you recommend a local spot to park which will be within walking distance to the gates?

The problem with Weston Park is that it is situated on the A5, with very little parking along it. I had a look at the Camper Jam website, and they show a Red Gate and a Blue Gate, but I don't know which of these would be used for entrance or exit or both.

There is a small lay-by on the A5 towards Red Gate (use Google Maps to find it), and there is another in Weston-Under-Lizard, which is nearer Blue Gate. There is a lay-by off Chester Road, which is a little West of Blue Gate.

An alternative is to pay for a day ticket to Weston Park itself, which includes parking.

Weston Park is not really geared up for "on foot" arrivals. It might be worth contacting the Camper Jam organisers for their advice too.

Pete

 

[Lord Mfwic]

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@Pete C

Thanks for the offer of local advice -

My son-in-law is joining me but I couldn't get him vehicle access / parking on site. Can you recommend a local spot to park which will be within walking distance to the gates?

Can't he park in the day visitors area. I doubt they have authority to issue parking tickets or tow away and if he's paid the day visitor parking charge then I don't see an issue.

 

[T6180]

Hi All,

Me and @Tourershine are planning to go to CamperJam this Sunday as day visitors. Hopefully we get to meet up with some of the other members who are camping and was wondering if anyone else is planning to visit on the Sunday and fancies meeting up beforehand so we can try to get parked up together?

Location and time is still not decided but we will be coming along the M6 North

 

[Fish]

Camper jam plot sizes are 6x7..we have 22 of these.. they are marked out in rows but CJ's only request is we stay within out club area.. the parking arrangments after that is upto us.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Camper jam plot sizes are 6x7..we have 22 of these.. they are marked out in rows but CJ's only request is we stay within out club area.. the parking arrangments after that is upto us.

Do we know the overall dimensions of our area? Or how many plots are in a row ?

 

[Davenjo]

Do we know the overall dimensions of our area? Or how many plots are in a row ?

It’s not just the size of our area - we would also need to know what borders it, eg. can we pitch right up to the edge of our plots or will there be another club’s vans trying to do the same - need to keep a safe distance between all vans, etc., especially with the hot weather and very dry ground.

 

[Fish]

It’s not just the size of our area - we would also need to know what borders it, eg. can we pitch right up to the edge of our plots or will there be another club’s vans trying to do the same - need to keep a safe distance between all vans, etc., especially with the hot weather and very dry ground.

I will put my monkeys on patrols of the boundary and place them as century. They will know T6F are there. Flags up... monkeys out. !!

 

[Lord Mfwic]

It’s not just the size of our area - we would also need to know what borders it, eg. can we pitch right up to the edge of our plots or will there be another club’s vans trying to do the same - need to keep a safe distance between all vans, etc., especially with the hot weather and very dry ground.

I still think we need a plan. Otherwise 20 vans turning up, those who are late will struggle to find the room which is what happened at Busfest. Granted we all squeezed on but its just a suggestion. I did email them this morning asking if they had a layout but have had no reply as yet.

 

[Davenjo]

I still think we need a plan. Otherwise 20 vans turning up, those who are late will struggle to find the room which is what happened at Busfest. Granted we all squeezed on but its just a suggestion. I did email them this morning asking if they had a layout but have had no reply as yet.

Problem at Busfest was the pitches weren’t marked out with the area - sounds like we have marked pitches which will make it easier to see if you are using more than your allotted area.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Problem at Busfest was the pitches weren’t marked out with the area - sounds like we have marked pitches which will make it easier to see if you are using more than your allotted area.

I didn't realise we had marked out bays, thats a lot more sensible.

 

[Davenjo]

I didn't realise we had marked out bays, thats a lot more sensible.

Nor did I before @Fish post above but it should make it a lot easier.

For info; I'm not planning on taking an awning or shelter other than my Fiamma - was at a festival over the weekend - I took my Air Hub Hex and put it up between a group of vans but we didn't really use it.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Nor did I before @Fish post above but it should make it a lot easier.

For info; I'm not planning on taking an awning or shelter other than my Fiamma - was at a festival over the weekend - I took my Air Hub Hex and put it up between a group of vans but we didn't really use it.

I was planning on bringing my event tent to use for the football for anyone who wants to watch the games. I'll pack it in the van and if we don't use/need it its not an issue but its there if we do.
Planning on arriving around 3pm Friday afternoon.