CL numbers 'up'

I think that the CC actualy thinks that they are doing CL's a favour by having them in the network

How wrong they are. They need to stop being so full of their own importance and appreciate that it is the reverse that is the truth. As you say nellie, I also think that membership would be down if CLs were lost..

Agree, CLs are our main reason for membership.

"imminent" "soon" "shortly" 

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I think that the CC actualy thinks that they are doing CL's a favour by having them in the network

How wrong they are. They need to stop being so full of their own importance and appreciate that it is the reverse that is the truth. As you say nellie, I also think that membership would be down if CLs were lost..

I think you may well be right as we have been Full Member for the last 17yrs and have yet to stay on a Club Site, only ever using CL’s  and I would wager that there are many more like us.  

I first joined CC in 1986. Didn't stay on a club site until 2011

We would certainly not be members if there were no cl's. We do not like the regimentation of club sites. A large site and 5 vans in rural locations. Cl's are for us is what the club is all about. 

Other providers of 5van sites are coming oi the market and the CC could now be loisng out as the  place to go" for new Cls.

The good thing about Caravan Club 5 van sites, CLs, is that the vast majority are of a high/decent standard, and that's why we use them. From past experience this is not always the case with other 5 van sites, such as C&CC CS sites and independent ones.  

Good news if there are more coming on stream. Interestingly, the "new certificates Sites" section of the website is showing no new CLs after 1/8/16. I am guessing that no one at HQ has inputted the information, seems a bit strange. I know the magazine info will lag behind reality, due to publishing and printing, but seems strange that no new CLs have opened since early August? 

It is probably justa data-glitch, but doesn't help new CL Owners such as Manoravon - when I sent to visit them last week, they had received no bookings to-date.  They are listed as a new CL in the magazine.

Ian Kelly

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Caravan@BirchHill.co.uk
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Manoravon, Ian, has an acre to spare and no hook-ups so why the requirement to leave by 12.

Also, Birch Hill has two acres so why do we have to leave so early.  Just unplug the lead to leave it available.

How many CLs have you used Kiwi? We have used dozens, possibly above a hundred in our membership period, and provided the CL isn't busy, most have been happy for us to leave our van until later and pick it up after a few extra hours out. All you have to do is ask at the time of booking if you can arrive a bit early, or leave a bit later. If the CL is busy, with others arriving, then fully understandable that they will want visitors to abide by any arrival and departure times they have decided suits their CL. This makes it fair for all users. 

CLs are the most flexible, welcoming and accommodating part of CC membership, much more so than busy Club Sites, but they still have to provide some guidance for visitors to function safely and fairly. Given how many there are, finding somewhere to suit your circumstances isn't very difficult with a tiny bit of compromise and understanding.