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Numbered pitches everyday.
Unless you are going to get there very early in the week, the main benefit of booking a numbered pitch on Houx is that you know you're going to get a pitch.
The one word of caution though is that some pitches are more suitable than others, you may find yourself sharing your pitch with a tree or small pond, but chat to your neighbours and collectively there is always a solution.
Unless you are going to get there very early in the week, the main benefit of booking a numbered pitch on Houx is that you know you're going to get a pitch.
The one word of caution though is that some pitches are more suitable than others, you may find yourself sharing your pitch with a tree or small pond, but chat to your neighbours and collectively there is always a solution.
Non numbered tend to have obstructions like trees in them but if you arrive early in the week you can often have a good look around and pick the better ones. Numbered pitches should be about 5x7m but the disadvantage is that you get no choice of where to camp. If you are arriving later in the week you at least know that you shouldn't have to worry about finding a space.
For the last couple of years I've gone with non numbered and managed to get decent spots without too many drawbacks. We usually arrive Tuesday/Wed morning so the sites are still fairly empty.
For the last couple of years I've gone with non numbered and managed to get decent spots without too many drawbacks. We usually arrive Tuesday/Wed morning so the sites are still fairly empty.
Currently booked onto numbered. First time infield so wasn't sure what to expect.
Have a friend on BJ who mentioned he sets up a big site at the start of the week. I was thinking of changing to non numbered to get a larger pitch.
Arriving early 0600 Thursday. Will stick to numbered.
Thanks.
Have a friend on BJ who mentioned he sets up a big site at the start of the week. I was thinking of changing to non numbered to get a larger pitch.
Arriving early 0600 Thursday. Will stick to numbered.
Thanks.
If you've got the number, they usually provide that at some stage, there's normally a map of Houxx kicking around on line so you'll be able to see in advance where you are. More interesting if you've not been on Houx before those of us who have can give you an idea of good/bad/indifferent.
Non-numbered all day any day. No trees anywhere. Not crammed in like sardines. Go where you like.
No electric but there are ways or if you have a good set up you can do it without really well.
Twice now our so called numbered pitches were taken by other people, we had about 10 plots for 23 of us so when we got there we couldn't camp together. Went to non-numbered and haven't looked back since.
No electric but there are ways or if you have a good set up you can do it without really well.
Twice now our so called numbered pitches were taken by other people, we had about 10 plots for 23 of us so when we got there we couldn't camp together. Went to non-numbered and haven't looked back since.
Rick101 said:
Cool. Was thinking you were bringing another vehicle but a V70 is almost as long!
Did you book with TD?
We're taking the V70XC. See you there.
HAHA, yeah would be a short journey if it wasn't for the fact I'd have to refill every 12miles.Did you book with TD?
We're taking the V70XC. See you there.
Booked through On Site Events, they were really helpful.
IN51GHT said:
indyxe said:
The cables and plugs you would use on a uk campsite are the same on Houx, so yes they are "wired the normal way".
Wow, I'm impressed, assumed I'd need a continental adaptor.If you have one/can afford it a 50m extension cable is a really good move. I haven't been on Houx for a good few years (the last year i was there was the first year of the new fencing but since then i have been on the Bugatti circuit, Terre Rouge and last year in a house in the city as i have decided i am too old for this tent s
t and too poor to pay to stay on the Bugatti!) but walking through it it is the same old, same old and a big length of cable gives you lots of options. Avoid (if you can) being on the end of a row alongside the road as it is a mud bath when wet and dust bowl when dry. Also try to stay away from the loo block. Final words of advice are to make friends with your neighbours as soon as you/they arrive. Passing beers and helping erect tents (or at least offering) is a massive vote winner. Just try to avoid Dutch people with large stereos and boxes of fireworks if you value sleep at any time from when it gets dark all week...
Rude-boy said:
You will need the usual three pin to two pin adaptor but often can get away without if you are arriving late as you can just piggyback off someone who has put a UK spec 3 pin 4 gang into theirs.
Houx campsite electric supply points were replaced with brand new boxes about 2 years ago, no need for adapters, normal uk campsite electric cable's is all you need, good idea though to maybe get a piggy back lead made as stated above if arriving late in week as plug in points go quick.Ah, cheers for the update on that!
Would also add plastic bags and tank tape to waterproof your connection and that of others (if their trips so will yours likely so it's not wasted effort). We were always setting up on the Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday mid morning when we were on that site so had our pick of sockets but remember no on likes people who hog a supply to themselves so making sure that there is a spare for someone else to use is a good idea!
Would also add plastic bags and tank tape to waterproof your connection and that of others (if their trips so will yours likely so it's not wasted effort). We were always setting up on the Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday mid morning when we were on that site so had our pick of sockets but remember no on likes people who hog a supply to themselves so making sure that there is a spare for someone else to use is a good idea!
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