Increase size of CLs?

erbert replied on 14/06/2016 11:00

Posted on 14/06/2016 11:00

Why Are CLs only allowed 5 vans, is it the government, local councils? If so perhaps the Club could lobby for an increase.

Isn't it time CLs were given permission to have more than 5 vans, many do anyway unofficially!

Perhaps it could be allowed to double to 10 vans, but only if they had a certain acreage?

I wouldn't like to see them over stuffed with vans but it would help both caraanners have more choice and scope and perhaps make it more financialily viable for owners.

 

 

Takethedogalong replied on 13/08/2016 17:02

Posted on 13/08/2016 17:02

It is the space that is valued by us. What keeps us off Club Sites. We like a lot of space, not that hemmed in by other vans aspect that you get on all Club Sites, and a few CLs nowadays.  We carry a long hook up cable, and like to use it to our advantage where we can, that is if we hook up at all.  If I am being bluntly honest, I would rather share a huge space with an extra van, than be tightly pitched next to four others. I can have that on a Club Site.

Doesn't bother us in the least if a CL is adjacent to another CL, or a CS, or a commercial area, so long as we get plenty of space and don't have to listen to whatever is going on in the van next door. Had too many previous holidays ruined by someone else's TV/radio/children/dogs/domestic disharmony!

cyberyacht replied on 13/08/2016 17:34

Posted on 13/08/2016 17:34

THe comment about space and 'aire naturelles' doesn't quite add up. That equates to a density of 10 vans per acre, which is about the same as a CC site which is usually about 10 per acre.

EmblemVilla replied on 14/08/2016 09:21

Posted on 14/08/2016 09:21

It is the space that is valued by us. What keeps us off Club Sites. We like a lot of space, not that hemmed in by other vans aspect that you get on all Club Sites, and a few CLs nowadays.  We carry a long hook up cable, and like to use it to our advantage where we can, that is if we hook up at all.  If I am being bluntly honest, I would rather share a huge space with an extra van, than be tightly pitched next to four others. I can have that on a Club Site.

Doesn't bother us in the least if a CL is adjacent to another CL, or a CS, or a commercial area, so long as we get plenty of space and don't have to listen to whatever is going on in the van next door. Had too many previous holidays ruined by someone else's TV/radio/children/dogs/domestic disharmony!

Exactly the view l have ttda.This view is based on conversations had with life long caravaners, 30, 40 and 50 years. We are now getting repeat business based on all the comments made in our reviews, and pretty much all will tell you they would choose a CL over CS any day of the week providing they have space. I have a growing list of guests who would happily share a CL with 5 -6 other outfits providing they have the wonderful assets of peace, tranquility and space. EV

 

 

 

 

Metheven replied on 14/08/2016 10:08

Posted on 14/08/2016 10:08

It is the space that is valued by us. What keeps us off Club Sites. We like a lot of space, not that hemmed in by other vans aspect that you get on all Club Sites, and a few CLs nowadays.  We carry a long hook up cable, and like to use it to our advantage where we can, that is if we hook up at all.  If I am being bluntly honest, I would rather share a huge space with an extra van, than be tightly pitched next to four others. I can have that on a Club Site.

Doesn't bother us in the least if a CL is adjacent to another CL, or a CS, or a commercial area, so long as we get plenty of space and don't have to listen to whatever is going on in the van next door. Had too many previous holidays ruined by someone else's TV/radio/children/dogs/domestic disharmony!

Exactly the view l have ttda.This view is based on conversations had with life long caravaners, 30, 40 and 50 years. We are now getting repeat business based on all the comments made in our reviews, and pretty much all will tell you they would choose a CL over CS any day of the week providing they have space. I have a growing list of guests who would happily share a CL with 5 -6 other outfits providing they have the wonderful assets of peace, tranquility and space. EV

 

 

 

 

Agree entirely but, if there is a toilet block and shower on a CL site, I don't expect to share this one facility with the site next door. I can also live with an extra van or two if space is available, but not happy to share facilities with a van loaded field over the seperation hedge.

Takethedogalong replied on 14/08/2016 10:43

Posted on 14/08/2016 10:43

That's when the issues start Dave. Agree with you, even though we tend to use our onboard facilities most of time. We spent years happily touring on a large 30 pitch private site that only had a couple of loos and showers for each sex, you just queued, and got on with it! But then like everyone else, we became spoilt by sites with big plush facility blocks. Now we have decided that we enjoy the peace and quiet over the need for  5 minute shower, and use our onboard facilities. We have found some great compromise sites that we use in Winter, small private ones with a heated loo block but prices are cheaper than in Summer.

Takethedogalong replied on 14/08/2016 10:49

Posted on 14/08/2016 10:49

THe comment about space and 'aire naturelles' doesn't quite add up. That equates to a density of 10 vans per acre, which is about the same as a CC site which is usually about 10 per acre.

Sadly I cannot post photos on here CY, or I could show you pictures of some of places we have discovered. Reviews and pictures for some are on Caravanchat though, and show the kind of space on some that is priceless to us! We had around 2.5 acres to ourselves last August in North Norfolk, complete with a shower and loo and dishwashing area, all for £11! Bliss!

eurortraveller replied on 14/08/2016 11:01

Posted on 14/08/2016 11:01

And Wyatts Covert Club Site  seemed to me a lot more cramped than ten pitches to an acre. 

Takethedogalong replied on 14/08/2016 11:05

Posted on 14/08/2016 11:05

Part of it is the size of the outfits, huge and then a double huge awning! Our little van is only 13 feet, we look well out of place, as must you ET with your Eriba!

Fysherman replied on 14/08/2016 17:03

Posted on 14/08/2016 17:03

THe comment about space and 'aire naturelles' doesn't quite add up. That equates to a density of 10 vans per acre, which is about the same as a CC site which is usually about 10 per acre.

Sadly I cannot post photos on here CY, or I could show you pictures of some of places we have discovered. Reviews and pictures for some are on Caravanchat though, and show the kind of space on some that is priceless to us! We had around 2.5 acres to ourselves last August in North Norfolk, complete with a shower and loo and dishwashing area, all for £11! Bliss!

You have some very nice photos "over there" TDA which I have enjoyed looking at.

EmblemVilla replied on 14/08/2016 22:24

Posted on 14/08/2016 22:24

It is the space that is valued by us. What keeps us off Club Sites. We like a lot of space, not that hemmed in by other vans aspect that you get on all Club Sites, and a few CLs nowadays.  We carry a long hook up cable, and like to use it to our advantage where we can, that is if we hook up at all.  If I am being bluntly honest, I would rather share a huge space with an extra van, than be tightly pitched next to four others. I can have that on a Club Site.

Doesn't bother us in the least if a CL is adjacent to another CL, or a CS, or a commercial area, so long as we get plenty of space and don't have to listen to whatever is going on in the van next door. Had too many previous holidays ruined by someone else's TV/radio/children/dogs/domestic disharmony!

Exactly the view l have ttda.This view is based on conversations had with life long caravaners, 30, 40 and 50 years. We are now getting repeat business based on all the comments made in our reviews, and pretty much all will tell you they would choose a CL over CS any day of the week providing they have space. I have a growing list of guests who would happily share a CL with 5 -6 other outfits providing they have the wonderful assets of peace, tranquility and space. EV

 

 

 

 

Agree entirely but, if there is a toilet block and shower on a CL site, I don't expect to share this one facility with the site next door. I can also live with an extra van or two if space is available, but not happy to share facilities with a van loaded field over the seperation hedge.

No toilet or showers. No need, you all have those. EV

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