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CholseyGrange replied on 14/01/2021 15:48

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Posted on 14/01/2021 15:48

If you are a keen supporter of the CL network you might like to know that there's a dedicated support group for CL owners where they share best practice, information and encourage other landowners to set up new CLs.

The group liaises with the Club on a regular basis, but like the CLs themeselves, it is entirely independent. The group receives no financial support or direction from the Club.The group was formed in 2014 and now has over 600 members. Find out more on our website.

How you can help: If you are visiting a CL and think they could benefit from advice or support from fellow CL owners, please point them in the direction of the group. Likewise, if you know someone with a great spot for a new CL, the Owners Group website is a complementary source of information to the Clubs own guide for setting up a CL.

The group is entirely run by volunteers (all CL owners), is free to join and welcomes feedback from CAMC members, especially those with knowledge of the CL network!

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Cornersteady replied on 16/01/2021 17:14

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Cornersteady replied on 16/01/2021 18:21

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Cornersteady replied on 16/01/2021 18:35

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Posted on 16/01/2021 16:44 by peedee

It would not concern me if they initially didn't come down. Hopefully it would make a CL more viable and in the long term be of benefit to to both owner and customer.

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Posted on 16/01/2021 18:35

so you're saying that with metering you wouldn't expect the current pitch fee to come down? That is totally dishonest in my view as the current pitch fee includes some element of the electricity costs.

In which case then you really can't complain about EHU inclusive costs if you're prepared for that to happen. And you won't complain when the club does that then?

It would certainly benefit the owner as more profit, can't see how how it would benefit a customer at all? If I were a long time user of a CL and noticed no reduction after metering why should I continue to use it?

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davetommo replied on 16/01/2021 20:49

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Posted on 16/01/2021 11:57 by JVB66

If you do use CLs do not go by the pictures, and really look at reviews

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:49

Have to admit there are some good photographers about taking pics of CL,s

davetommo replied on 16/01/2021 20:55

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Posted on 16/01/2021 12:09 by CholseyGrange

David, good points. Depending on how old the existing EHU bollards are, the cost of adding meters can now be minimal. More modern bollards use the DIN rail system and meters are fairly easily and cheaply added to these.

As you are not allowed to resell electricity under OFGEM regulations, owners can only charge the cost price per unit, so they are not making any margin or mark-up.

Whilst some vans might use only £2 or £3 per day, others use over £8 per day, so it seems fairer to charge based on usage. However this will depend on whether an owner a) can fit meters and b) has the time to check them and calculate the usage.

As a result, some owners have taken the decision to uplift winter pitch pricing by an amount to cover their increased costs. Others (like us) have installed meters.

Posted on 16/01/2021 20:55

I for one would rather pay more more a CL in winter due to increased electric use rather than faf about with a meter.

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