Lack of proper CL site information

I think that the club probably doesnt realise that the CL network is the very thing that a lot of members pay their annual fee for, or the true number of pitch nights involved. The club has no motivation to promote CL's. 

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There are lots of caravan groups - but this one is restricted to CAMC sites.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1793261070745241/

It does seem rather bizarre to run a CL site but not make any attempt to publicise it, or to update it, although many these days have their own web site. I'm single so often CLs with EHU are more expensive for me than many C&MH sites so I rarely use them. I did however stay at one recently (which does have photos and good reviews) as it was in the area where I wanted to visit. The owner phoned me to check that I was still coming as he had read on Facebook that a lot of people are booking more than one site, then either not turning up or cancelling on the last minute.  I am not on Facebook so was not aware of that and it is something that I would never do anyway, even if some people do!  Another way of finding reviews is to try UK camping site reviews which often has reviews of many obscure sites.

The non arrivals of members was in the past also a problem on the club sites network until the system as now will not allow more than one booking for the same dates

It would be difficult to have a system like that for CLs ,

I can see the reasoning for deposits on CLs to reduce the problem ,but it would need say at least one nights fee be a deterent?

When the club had deposits of £5 and £10 later it still did not eradicate the problem ,but it must be difficult when it could be a fifth or more of a CLs income

Facebook attracts many many more punters than CT. I wouldn't consider it short sighted just to rely on FB especially as this site has so many problems.

peedee

I'm not talking about CT - the forum, PD, but about their listing on the CAMC website and in the handbook. That is a CL's only official listing and is where members will find details of all CL's. They can also promote their sites wherever they like but I think they abandon the one and only official listing at their peril.

Can’t say I’m fed up as I know before I book that the price shown is likely to be incorrect.  

Price is always something to check at the time of booking as many factors could have affected the published fees.

This is the group where I see most CL owners. It also has the advantage that visitors can also post pictures of their stay. One advantage of the group is that owners also post details of late availability. I appreciate that they can also do that here but I suspect they find it easier doing it on Facebook. 

David