Staying in a mobile home is not as easy as pitching a tent. Not all places are suitable and you may be looking for certain amenities (sanitation, electricity, sewage, etc.). Here are the different places to stay, for one night or for a long stay.
Areas for mobile homes
THE sites for mobile homes specially designed to accommodate recreational vehicles. They usually offer sites with access to electricity, drinking water, toilet and sometimes even Wi-Fi. There are these zones often paidbut they offer safe and well-maintained facilities.
Campsites
Campsites are more easily offered showers, toilets, water points and sometimes swimming pools or playgrounds. A stopover or stay for a few days is ideal for a holiday with family or friends. Find out in advance check that the center has spaces for mobile homes and that it has the usual amenities (concrete pad, European plug, drainage, etc.).
Service areas
Service areas are places where you can pour drinking waterdrain the sewage often to stop for a short period of rest. They are often located along highways or in designated areas for motor homes. However, they are not not intended for long stay. You can park there to rest for a few hours.
Authorized parking lots
In some areas can be found authorized parking spaces for motorhomes. These are specially designated parking lots in a park or village where recreational vehicles are parked allowed to park and stay overnight. Before traveling, familiarize yourself with the applicable local regulations. Above all, adhere to schedulestime limits and possible restrictions.
Bivouac in the middle of nature
In some countries and regions, it is allowed to park and spend the night in a motor home isolated places in the middle of nature. This may include roadside rest areas, nature parks or certain areas, such as riverbanks or forest parking lots. Since wild camping is prohibited in France, you can stop there, but do not settle there. In other words, bringing out chairs and tables, barbecuing, etc. are not permitted practices.
be careful and happy holiday!
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Source: Auto Plus
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