New Site Booking System

Posted on 03/12/2021 10:39 by JollyKernow

Morning

I mentioned before about ways to get people in the gate swiftly. One tried and tested way which would work for those wishing to pay on site is to check they have a booking then get them on site to come back later to pay. Works well on most sites.

Trouble with ANPR is that you have to have a barrier post to hang the cameras on!! I only have a traffic cone

JK

Posted on 02/12/2021 23:55 by Navigateur

There are some people who are unable to handle their own funds. For them a credit/debit card or a bank account is a disaster as they cannot cope with the concept of limitless ability to spend.   The most productive way of helping them is to encourage (and even supervise) them dividing up their incoming funds as cash into different "pots" for different things - rent, council tax, fuel, food, holidays, etc - though usually it is actually envelopes they use. 

So when going about with their caravan they would have a certain amount of cash already allocated to pay site fees in one envelope, and perhaps another for road fuel, and another for meals out.  This allows them to live a normal life as they can see in each envelope what funds are available for each activity, and not overspend as when the notes are gone, they are gone.

I do hope the new booking system is not going to effectivly exclude them from Caravan Club sites because of their inability to handle imaginary money. Not all disabilities are obvious.

Posted on 03/12/2021 08:04 by peedee

I find it difficult to believe that the inability to manage money is in itself a disability  More like a lack of common sense and will power.

peedee

 

Posted on 02/12/2021 12:43 by Navigateur

There is a whole economy in this country based on cash that never passes through a bank or any documented intermediary.  From window cleaners and taxi drivers to major building work, there is an eagerness to not put everything through the books.  So that cash has to be spent somewhere.

Posted on 03/12/2021 11:13 by Takethedogalong

Perhaps not a disability in itself, but a lack of schooling (for whatever reason), mental health issues, maybe even a gambling addiction would render a good number of folks virtually incapable of good financial understanding and management. It’s one aspect of other issues. Doubt many such folks would be touring alone though. We help organise Mum’s finances for her, she couldn’t do it alone. Too many unscrupulous people out there waiting to pounce on the vulnerable. 

Anyone remember those small compartmented tins you could buy, with coin slots in the top? Rent, Food, Coal, Electric...... I have my Grandma’s as a keepsake. We used to count the coins in it, she taught me how it worked🥰

Lots of relevant points about money management, it is what suits the individual of course, and the circumstances. We have happily been able to embrace the new technology with the right kind of accounts, the right tech equipment, but it’s like other things, don’t forget the old methods, they can come in very useful😁

Posted on 03/12/2021 08:30 by N1805

In the main I agree with Nellie’s post. 

 “There are still lots of CLs that want cash payments, and plenty that take cheques, our preferred way of payment, as we struggle with bank transfer with our BS account. There will be lots of older members who have difficult with electronic payment systems I would think.”

Personally, I prefer to keep my money in my bank account for as long as possible and am happy to pay a deposit by Credit Card and balance on arrival again with a Credit Card in reception.  If it causes a queue so be it as it is my preferred choice.  How I pay for my pitch with CAMC hopefully will continue to be my choice.

Posted on 03/12/2021 10:50 by young thomas

Presumably, this would mean the site manager being outside the office, checking folk in as they arrive...hopefully then with a nod and a wave...straight in, just missing the traffic cone😉

Posted on 03/12/2021 11:14 by Arch

We were possibly unlucky with the wardens at the time, pitches were always allocated for myself and friends, I'm glad to hear they've changed it may be worth trying them again.