How many is too many on a CL?

frontdoorlocked replied on 14/04/2017 17:23

frontdoorlocked

Posted on 14/04/2017 17:23

My apologies if this has been said before but I'm posting on my mobile and its not the easiest to search/navigate discussions.

Ok so, we are currently on a CL for the Easter weekend, (we booked a couple of months ago and who is to say we weren't one of the first 5 people to book). w'Ahen we arrived yesterday we were the fourth outfit on site. We've come back from a trip out this afternoon to find 3 more outfits here. That is 7 in total! The field is big enough and there are plenty of electric hook ups available, so space isn't an issue. But the owner is obviously breaking the rules.

My questions are, is 7 too many? And would you complain? Who if you choose to would you complain to?

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Vulcan replied on 16/04/2017 19:55

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Posted on 16/04/2017 16:09 by Tinwheeler

Not quite accurate, Pap. The two clubs are not the only organisations able to grant exemption to 5 van sites and it is not necessary to be a member of C&CC to use a CS.

Posted on 16/04/2017 19:55

C&CC CS's are for the use of members only.

Tinwheeler replied on 16/04/2017 20:18

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Posted on 16/04/2017 20:18

It seems that, in theory, you and Pap are correct, Vulcan.

However, in my experience, membership application forms tend to be handed out and it's then up to the camper whether they join or not. It explains why many people have stated on this forum that you don't need to be a member of C&CC to use a CS. Technically, you should be but there are no checks or enforcement.

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/smallsites/

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Vicmallows replied on 16/04/2017 20:38

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Posted on 16/04/2017 20:38

I remember well the days when 'trade' outlets such as motor factors would refuse to serve you as a general member of the public.

As long as you walked in confidently, blurted out the name of some imaginary company, and said 'Trade; Cash' there was never the slightest problem .

replied on 16/04/2017 22:03

Posted on 16/04/2017 22:03

For those who believe in "if there are rules why should we keep them"! Why not start up a club called "The No Rules Club" then see how long it lasts before anarchy breaks out!

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Tinwheeler replied on 16/04/2017 22:24

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Posted on 16/04/2017 22:03 by

For those who believe in "if there are rules why should we keep them"! Why not start up a club called "The No Rules Club" then see how long it lasts before anarchy breaks out!

Posted on 16/04/2017 22:24

Who has said that?

replied on 16/04/2017 22:32

Posted on 16/04/2017 22:32

If you read some of the comments on this subject and other subjects, there are a lot of members who think the rules are there to be either broken or bent.

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IanH replied on 17/04/2017 09:13

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Posted on 16/04/2017 22:32 by

If you read some of the comments on this subject and other subjects, there are a lot of members who think the rules are there to be either broken or bent.

Posted on 17/04/2017 09:13

Very true.....

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Fisherman replied on 17/04/2017 09:52

Fisherman

Posted on 17/04/2017 09:52

Looking at the 5 van rule again might help Cl owners not to bend rules, which don't appear in any case to be enforced by CC or Local auth. etc. Might eventually save the Cl network. With 15 units on C&CC sites and 5 on Cl no wonder there is confusion or apathy by the authorities.

Vulcan replied on 17/04/2017 14:10

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Vulcan

Posted on 17/04/2017 09:52 by Fisherman

Looking at the 5 van rule again might help Cl owners not to bend rules, which don't appear in any case to be enforced by CC or Local auth. etc. Might eventually save the Cl network. With 15 units on C&CC sites and 5 on Cl no wonder there is confusion or apathy by the authorities.

Posted on 17/04/2017 14:10

Simply put, join the CAMC and you agree that CL's are allowed up to five caravans or motorhomes at any one time , join the C&CC and you agree that CS's are allowed up to 5 caravans or motorhomes and up to 10 tents at any one time.

How can anyone be confused by that?

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JVB66 replied on 17/04/2017 15:53

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Posted on 16/04/2017 20:18 by Tinwheeler

It seems that, in theory, you and Pap are correct, Vulcan.

However, in my experience, membership application forms tend to be handed out and it's then up to the camper whether they join or not. It explains why many people have stated on this forum that you don't need to be a member of C&CC to use a CS. Technically, you should be but there are no checks or enforcement.

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/smallsites/

Posted on 17/04/2017 15:53

£5,00 a night add charge ,refunded on joining ,would help same as £12.00 per night as cc

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