CLs that take 6 or 7 units

FrancesWartnaby replied on 09/09/2016 18:30

Posted on 09/09/2016 18:30

We have been to several CLs recently that have had 7 units on the site. These have not been the odd night for someone in an emergency, but 7 pitches in continual use. Since in each case we have had to pay for 2 nights in advance, it obviously hasn't been a last minute "squeeze in".  We feel cheated when this happens. None of the sites have been big enough for 7 units and have felt very cramped. Has anyone else had this experience? Am I being picky to think that 5 units should mean no more than 5? 

mottleycrew replied on 09/09/2016 19:17

Posted on 09/09/2016 19:17

No you are not being picky. We are on a cl at the moment with 9 vans. The owners were quite surprised when we complained. They said other CL 's do it and if we weren't happy we could have a refund !

nelliethehooker replied on 09/09/2016 20:17

Posted on 09/09/2016 20:17

Make sure that both of you, Frances and Mottley, make that clear when you write a review on the CLs, so that others know what to expect if choosing those sites. You can of course name and shame on here should you want to.

Fysherman replied on 10/09/2016 07:06

Posted on 10/09/2016 07:06

You must report it or the CL network is at risk. 

As so many seem to indicate that it's the CL network that keeps them in the club, the club risks losing members if they don't stop it. 

Have to say that personally I have never been on a CL with more than 5 vans so I don't know how widespread this is 

HelenandTrevor replied on 10/09/2016 08:44

Posted on 10/09/2016 08:44

The sites are breaking the rules, as others have said they need reporting to the CC,  we have been lucky enough not to have had more than 5 vans on a site. 

FrancesWartnaby replied on 10/09/2016 18:03

Posted on 10/09/2016 18:03

Does anybody know how to go about reporting the CLs to the CC?  I have been looking on here, but can't find an email address. I have taken photos. We are here till Monday, but as soon as we leave I will be posting a review on the site. 

nelliethehooker replied on 10/09/2016 20:17

Posted on 10/09/2016 20:17

Frances, if you check your other posts on this subjrct you will see that I've given you the same e-mail address as JVB above. It has worked in the past so should work for you.

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