Don't know about a place to leave the genny etc. But with a Campervan/Motorhome if you choose a good spot for the night and then drive around, more than likely it wont be vacant when you come back, have been told by a Mh'er he left a Table and chairs set up and some one just moved them to the side and then set up there caravan/tug at the spot.
Have thought about buying/setting up a 2 man tent ( Big W have them for $14) to hold the site when we go away in our Sprinter Campervan if there are limited sites available in an RV Friendly town.
If they are not stolen the first time you leave them they will be on the second.
I'm afraid this is an intrinsic problem with motorhomes... when you leave camp you need to pack up everything and take it with you. Perhaps make up a sign reading the campsite is taken and you'll be back at 3pm? Nicer people may take notice of it.
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I think I might be missing something here but if it is a free camp isnt that just for use whilst you are physically there. If you go off somewhere else, doesnt that mean someone else then has a turn.
I think I might be missing something here but if it is a free camp isnt that just for use whilst you are physically there. If you go off somewhere else, doesnt that mean someone else then has a turn.
Well... yes and no.
Most will pitch a tent or site a caravan and expect to go for a day's sightseeing without their camp being nicked but motorhome people have a unique problem in that they cannot easily mark their site when away for a short period.
I'd make up a sign saying "Motorhome abc123 - left 10am, returning by 6pm, please leave site free" - but if someone camps in it there is not much you can do.
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If you want to hold your free camping site while you're away, do what a few others have been known to do. Get folded sheets of toilet paper, smear peanut butter or Vegemite over them & scatter them over the area. Guaranteed your site will still be vacant when you get back. An oldie but a goodie.
If you want to hold your free camping site while you're away, do what a few others have been known to do. Get folded sheets of toilet paper, smear peanut butter or Vegemite over them & scatter them over the area. Guaranteed your site will still be vacant when you get back. An oldie but a goodie.
Just count out how many landmines you set - and make sure there is no more on return.
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If you want to hold your free camping site while you're away, do what a few others have been known to do. Get folded sheets of toilet paper, smear peanut butter or Vegemite over them & scatter them over the area. Guaranteed your site will still be vacant when you get back. An oldie but a goodie.
Just count out how many landmines you set - and make sure there is no more on return.
A spot taste test should sort out the pretenders from the genuine article.
If you want to hold your free camping site while you're away, do what a few others have been known to do. Get folded sheets of toilet paper, smear peanut butter or Vegemite over them & scatter them over the area. Guaranteed your site will still be vacant when you get back. An oldie but a goodie.
Birds will love the peanut butter. If the wind does not disperse the toilet paper the Birds will have go.
From a Birding Magazine
Peanut butter is a good high-protein food for birds, and they can eat any of the same types humans do. If youre buying it specifically for birds, look for natural or organic types with the fewest additives. Try offering crunchy peanut butter for an extra nutty treat.
Better still... don't feed birds or any other animal at all.
They don't need your food, all it will do is give them cancers and make them hang around humans.
Leave the bloody animals alone they don't need your Walt Disney inspired charity.
Pretty damm rude Mike, not suggesting peanut butter, but we have always had a bird bath and a bird feeder for magpies and 28's, sunflower seeds mainly.
If nothing is put out for a few days, they will go in the chook pen and eat what's left over. No Fantasyland here, been doing it for 16 years.
I usually leave my $6 chair and ratty old table in the middle of the site. If anyone one takes them, they must be pretty hard done by so they are welcome to them. Over ten years never had anyone move them in a free camp site. May be different of late though.
Better still... don't feed birds or any other animal at all.
They don't need your food, all it will do is give them cancers and make them hang around humans.
Leave the bloody animals alone they don't need your Walt Disney inspired charity.
Mike, I was not suggesting feeding the birds.
I am pointing out that birds and wildlife will eat the Peanut butter and probably ingest paper as well. Beside the litter problem created by Toilet Paper, it is as you say a bad practice to feed wild life.
My wife and I are both birders and members of Birdlife Australia, and agree Do Not Feed Wild life.
We often just put loose items in back of Patrol when travelling bob-tail - fridge chairs etc handy to stop for a sandwich and cup of tea. Maids perhaps you are carrying too much gear if you need to leave some of it when you go for a drive.
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When I go to a free/donation/low cost campsite, and I know that I will be there for more than just a few days
I (before covid), would always introduce myself and get friendly, with the people around me.
When going into town, I would ask if anyone needed anything, and also ask them to keep an eye open for my stuff
I have table and chairs, portable lightweight solar panel, and Sat Dish.
I have never lost anything
Last week I stayed at Galena Bridge, (a free camp in WA), for 4 days
On the second day, while picking up a bit of rubbish
I could not help but notice, two caravans without towing vehicles, had left all their stuff out
I can only conclude, that there are still some honest and decent folks out there
