Posted on 12/01/2018 23:46
If you could, what five changes would you make to the clubs rules, procedures, systems etc.
Mine would be
1) book 12 months ahead on a rolling basis
2) be able to book late checkout
3) pitch anyway on your pitch, nose in, sideways etc
4) never have all toilet blocks closed at same time for cleaning
5) more full service pitches
no moaning about rules are rules, you signed up etc, I just wondered if there were any common
threads.
Posted on 14/01/2018 14:05 by KenofKentI would like the club to build the next site without a toilet block, thus saving millions on construction and on going service costs. I would like the pitches to be all weather and winterised fully serviced, but with some grass available with or without electric.
I think the considerable savings should be passed on to members.
If after a fair trial no one wants to use it there is also the option to build the shower block, however I think the lower costs that can be achieved will attract members without it.
Ken
Posted on 14/01/2018 14:40
Ken
Whilst I don't mind non facility sites I do wonder if the Club would take the route you are suggesting. If they can build a toilet block I reckon they always will because they know they can charge more per night. I also think we will be seeing more static accommodation on sites in years to come and depending on what form that takes a toilet block might still be needed. Now if the Club would share its future thinking with us we wouldn't have to second guess!!!
David
Posted on 14/01/2018 14:47
Whilst I don't mind non facility sites I do wonder if the Club would take the route you are suggesting. If they can build a toilet block I reckon they always will because they know they can charge more per night.
I thought this thread was for wishes David 
I like non facility sites but cannot envisage the CC providing any new ones - and we have lost a fair number whether by letting go/losing a lease or by the club adding facilities. .
Posted on 14/01/2018 15:00
Have lived with existing rules on club sites for decades so suppose I can carry on.
Do wish club would allow CL owners to sign up members if a non member arrives at their CL. At present they have to turn them away even if non member wants to join. Stupid rule.
Also wish they would support CLs more. Maybe commission a report to see if 5 van rule can be extended if space on CL allows.
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Posted on 14/01/2018 15:39
Also wish they would support CLs more. Maybe commission a report to see if 5 van rule can be extended if space on CL allows.
It seems not to be widely known that the five caravan rule that applies to CLs is nothing to do with the Caravan Club, or any of the hundreds of other organisations that enjoy the same privilege under planning regulations.
A review at government level would leave it open for the anti-caravan lobby to have it reduced, or removed altogether.
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Posted on 14/01/2018 14:14 bycanopy can also go on a non awning pitch as long as no sides are fitted
Whether sides are fitted or not the same clearance requirements prevail JVB
Posted on 14/01/2018 16:47
Unless there is a really stroppy warden i can assure you that a wind out canopy is allowed on a non awning pitch,as long as the sides are not fitted,as they can be wound in ,i am not sure if they can be left out if vehicle is unoccupied,not sure that i would want to anyway,
Our Thule Omnistore 6200 has been used on a non awning pitch at Seacroft a couple of times just recently over new year
Posted on 14/01/2018 16:47 by JVB66Unless there is a really stroppy warden i can assure you that a wind out canopy is allowed on a non awning pitch,as long as the sides are not fitted,as they can be wound in ,i am not sure if they can be left out if vehicle is unoccupied,not sure that i would want to anyway,
Our Thule Omnistore 6200 has been used on a non awning pitch at Seacroft a couple of times just recently over new year
Posted on 14/01/2018 17:08
I don't disbelieve you JVB, that, as you say, has been your experience.
My experience on a blue peg was : You cant put that pop up tent on a blue non awning pitch.. and my canopy awning ? Nope not on here ! You need a white peg. Well can I move ? Yes... so I moved.
I remember the site now, Much Wenlock, now closed I believe. I can remember the incident really tainted our stay there.
Not wanting to have that experience again, we now always go on a white peg if we have the pop up tent with us.
Perhaps what we need is a note in the site details as to whether the warden is stroppy or not......
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Posted on 14/01/2018 17:08 by Justus2I don't disbelieve you JVB, that, as you say, has been your experience.
My experience on a blue peg was : You cant put that pop up tent on a blue non awning pitch.. and my canopy awning ? Nope not on here ! You need a white peg. Well can I move ? Yes... so I moved.
I remember the site now, Much Wenlock, now closed I believe. I can remember the incident really tainted our stay there.
Not wanting to have that experience again, we now always go on a white peg if we have the pop up tent with us.
Perhaps what we need is a note in the site details as to whether the warden is stroppy or not......
Posted on 14/01/2018 17:11 by JVB66I am sure there was a post from HO about just that subject some time back,adviseing of it
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