Non member thought whilst researching

CaptainCaravan replied on 15/07/2016 09:21

Posted on 15/07/2016 09:21

Whether this is correct or not I'm not sure but feel the need to post/point this out.

We are looking into using CL's and before parting with money, ask the wife how difficult that is, I'm researching as best I can.

I understand the need for a differential between members and non members but it's nothing more than tedious to not being able to click the "read more" tab once looking at a specific site, all I'm doing is opening a second Internet window and entering the CL details in Google to gain a review.

Wouldn't it be better to allow non members to gain "in house" reviews??????

CaptainCaravan replied on 15/07/2016 19:13

Posted on 15/07/2016 19:13

Well the story is whilst here in Cornwall we walked past a CL, we were so taken with its idyllic setting when we returned to the car we drove to the site as a test run, I was fully prepared to leave the site we are on now with all the extra costs to relocate to the CL. 

But the way in was almost too narrow for the car with one corner requiring a shunt to get round, the only other road was better but with narrow sections that had overhanging branches two tight corners. I was able to locate a pdf on the site written by the CC that said unsuitable for larger caravans, well define larger. 

The site was empty we then understood why. I'm very concerned about access, hopefully our weekend requirements are met, that's our main concern, but we do know of a Cornish CL just off a main road again empty which we will call at before going home.

nelliethehooker replied on 15/07/2016 19:51

Posted on 15/07/2016 19:51

CC, you can also find reviews of some CLs on the web site www.5van.co.uk.

The C&CC's equivalent to CLs are CSs but they can take tents as well as 5 units, caravans &/or M/Hs. CLs are only supposed to take 5 units.

CaptainCaravan replied on 15/07/2016 19:55

Posted on 15/07/2016 19:55

CC, you can also find reviews of some CLs on the web site www.5van.co.uk.

The C&CC's equivalent to CLs are CSs but they can take tents as well as 5 units, caravans &/or M/Hs. CLs are only supposed to take 5 units.

You are my new best friend.

Longtimecaravanner replied on 15/07/2016 20:10

Posted on 15/07/2016 20:10

I think that you have been extremely unlucky in what you have seen. In thirty years of using CLs with a 7.5 or 8 metres van we have never come across one we couldn't get to. Two we would have used said in the site information that they were not suitable for larger vans so we didn't try.

CaptainCaravan replied on 15/07/2016 20:16

Posted on 15/07/2016 20:16

I think that you have been extremely unlucky in what you have seen. In thirty years of using CLs with a 7.5 or 8 metres van we have never come across one we couldn't get to. Two we would have used said in the site information that they were not suitable for larger vans so we didn't try.

I could be wrong but the one we really liked was Penpol Farmhouse. It's hard to be sure when using a mobile phone to search with, it does look like the one.

Incredibly beautiful location.

nelliethehooker replied on 15/07/2016 20:25

Posted on 15/07/2016 20:25

I think that you have been extremely unlucky in what you have seen. In thirty years of using CLs with a 7.5 or 8 metres van we have never come across one we couldn't get to. Two we would have used said in the site information that they were not suitable for larger vans so we didn't try.

I could be wrong but the one we really liked was Penpol Farmhouse. It's hard to be sure when using a mobile phone to search with, it does look like the one.

That's the one CC. It has very good reviews on the club's web site and although some do mention the road as being narrow none say that it caused them any major problem.

CaptainCaravan replied on 15/07/2016 20:29

Posted on 15/07/2016 20:29

Well maybe it's me being over cautious,  I wouldn't want to tow along there without the trees being cut.

I can highly recommend it as a location, it's beautiful a short walk over a small stone bridge to the rivers edge, perfect is the only way to describe it.

Oneputt replied on 16/07/2016 18:40

Posted on 16/07/2016 18:40

So CC let me see if I've got this right, I pay for the privilege of reading reviews and you want people who aren't members to have the privilege and not pay?  As a member I am against the CC giving access to CT etc to non members

CaptainCaravan replied on 16/07/2016 19:12

Posted on 16/07/2016 19:12

So CC let me see if I've got this right, I pay for the privilege of reading reviews and you want people who aren't members to have the privilege and not pay?  As a member I am against the CC giving access to CT etc to non members

I have been doing extensive research not just with the C C but also the C&CC, the later are allowing me even though I'm not a member to read reviews, which seems ultimately sensible from controlling content with respect of fair reviews.

As far as CT goes, quite frankly you can keep it, If the people here represent who I may meet on site then I think it's the C&CC and their CS network, one site we went to look at today, will get our business.

I see this forum as a resource for people such as myself to receive specific information that can't be found on the main web pages.

Tinwheeler replied on 16/07/2016 19:16

Posted on 16/07/2016 19:16

So CC let me see if I've got this right, I pay for the privilege of reading reviews and you want people who aren't members to have the privilege and not pay?  As a member I am against the CC giving access to CT etc to non members

I have been doing extensive research not just with the C C but also the C&CC, the later are allowing me even though I'm not a member to read reviews, which seems ultimately sensible from controlling content with respect of fair reviews.

As far as CT goes, quite frankly you can keep it, If the people here represent who I may meet on site then I think it's the C&CC and their CS network, one site we went to look at today, will get our business.

The big question is whether CC would have you - again.Undecided

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