What changes would you make ?

onepjg replied on 12/01/2018 23:46

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.

replied on 13/01/2018 12:15

Posted on 13/01/2018 12:03 by Cornersteady

well you did: Do away with the "racetrack" and rows of white pegs wherever possible.

I suppose as you don't go a lot of club sites you won't be aware that the white pegs are there to enable the correct spacing between outfits in accordance with local regulations according to the Fire service.

Posted on 13/01/2018 12:15

The user and all related content has been Deleted User

compass362 replied on 13/01/2018 12:18

Posted on 12/01/2018 23:46 by onepjg

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 13/01/2018 12:18

#1 if the current system isn't broken .....don't change it

# 2 already available  ( just pay for extra night , leave after  12.00 noon

#3 unworkable  with current fire & safety regulations

#4 Sites with multiple blocks have different cleaning times already

#5 more full service pitches are being installed where possible already

DavidKlyne replied on 13/01/2018 12:18

Posted on 13/01/2018 10:54 by

One thing that might be worth consideration, I put it no stronger than that, is to limit the ability to have more than two outstanding bookings for the same site. This might address the, real or imagined, concerns about block bookings?

That should free up some pitches David. Probably around 75 less nights from me a year as I would simply use other sites after making 3 bookings.

 

Posted on 13/01/2018 12:18

The idea of limiting the number of outstanding bookings for the same site is to give everyone a fair crack of the whip so to speak. Once you were down to one outstanding booking you could then make an additional booking for that site. Just out of interest how many times do you stay at the same site over the course of a year?

David

cyberyacht replied on 13/01/2018 12:19

Posted on 13/01/2018 12:19

Rolling advance booking and more flexibility on arrival/departure would please many and, AFAICT, is easy to implement. As DK observed, MHSP design needs a bit more thought as well.

replied on 13/01/2018 12:34

Posted on 13/01/2018 12:34

It was very noticeable at Sandriingham last week the big diference in site usage between the two clubs sites, as there were very few on the ccc site compared to our clubs site,?

Well JVB, for the first time after over 35 years of caravanning I have booked a CCC site! It certainly was not because of their terms and conditions! It was purely for location or lack of CC site where I wished to be. I f CC sites and CCC sites were close as near Leek, Clumber Park, Sandringham, Malvern etc then the CCC site would not get a look in.

replied on 13/01/2018 12:42

Posted on 13/01/2018 12:18 by DavidKlyne

The idea of limiting the number of outstanding bookings for the same site is to give everyone a fair crack of the whip so to speak. Once you were down to one outstanding booking you could then make an additional booking for that site. Just out of interest how many times do you stay at the same site over the course of a year?

David

Posted on 13/01/2018 12:42

My apologies David, I missed the important 'on the same site' and that I would have happily agreed with embarassed

How many times do I use the same site over the course of a year? - Very rarely David. Twice in living memory (in the last 30 years).

It is rare that I am on a site without a 3 year gap at least, more often 5 year).

The only exception is Southport where I usually spend a couple of weeks over Christmas. I have stayed in June/July twice in the last 7 years

Takethedogalong replied on 13/01/2018 13:19

Posted on 13/01/2018 13:19

Exeter Racecourse is the closest a Club Site ever comes to being perfect for us. Two areas, one everyone heaped up close together around toilet block, in neat rows. The other is like a large CL, on the heath, sheltered by shrubs and trees, close to wildlife, and we have never known it booked up. Brilliant value for money as well. Still got little white pegs, but lots of space. 

peedee replied on 13/01/2018 13:38

Posted on 13/01/2018 13:19 by Takethedogalong

Exeter Racecourse is the closest a Club Site ever comes to being perfect for us. Two areas, one everyone heaped up close together around toilet block, in neat rows. The other is like a large CL, on the heath, sheltered by shrubs and trees, close to wildlife, and we have never known it booked up. Brilliant value for money as well. Still got little white pegs, but lots of space. 

Posted on 13/01/2018 13:38

and there is a hard standing economy pitch as well. Possibly my favourite night stop when travelling west.

Could do with some fresh blood in these debates, all the same members presenting the same old points of view. It is getting to wear a bit thin.

peedee

Takethedogalong replied on 13/01/2018 13:47

Posted on 13/01/2018 13:47

It is what it is PD, Club in essence is providing what the vast majority of members now want/need, with the odd grumble if something personal doesn't quite suit. 

Plenty of scope for those who like something different, be it here or overseas. Nothing wrong with either approach. You go with it, or you go elsewhere. We have always liked to mix things up, but still happy to stay members.laughing

near Malvern Hills Club Campsite Member photo by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook