CL Price Rises

harryb replied on 08/07/2022 18:06

Posted on 08/07/2022 18:06

I have just read a report on FB about a cl owner apologising for putting up her prices.

I thought it a very refreshing reply to some of the large price increases I've seen lately. What cl's owners have to remember is that they are not the only ones suffering from the present climate, so are the members.

I have pasted the article below with some minor changes for identity reasons.

"Just returned from this little gem CL.  It’s *************** at ************, There are EHUs around the edge of the field and a toilet and shower. The owner is extremely friendly and checked with us most days that everything was ok. She said she had to increase the pitch price this year to £15pn, which I said was understandable and still a very good price. Her response was that she didn’t want to increase it too much as WE had to pay so much more for fuel than last year and if she charged too much people wouldn’t be able to afford to use their caravans and motor homes. I thought that it’s a great shame more site owners don’t have the same outlook.".

JVB66 replied on 14/07/2022 15:45

Posted on 14/07/2022 15:14 by KjellNN

More likely to be people heating awnings in winter!

Posted on 14/07/2022 15:45

I think most are thinking of this time of yearundecided

And with the proliferation of electric equipment in LVs either as bought or bought by owners ,will add to the amount of electricity that is usedsurprised 

Cornersteady replied on 14/07/2022 16:04

Posted on 14/07/2022 15:14 by KjellNN

More likely to be people heating awnings in winter!

Posted on 14/07/2022 16:04

Maybe, I don't think so but who knows for certain Kj? Don't CLs usually ban awning heaters? And anyway if so then this CL you're talking should? But the thing is you posted:

just because you're on holiday it doesn't mean you can forget about saving the planet 

And now you proudly boast that you're using AC to the envy of your neighbours. It all adds up.

 

 

Tammygirl replied on 14/07/2022 16:15

Posted on 14/07/2022 15:14 by KjellNN

More likely to be people heating awnings in winter!

Posted on 14/07/2022 16:15

I think you would be right, surely there are more people doing that than folk with A/C units.

I certainly wouldn't expect CL owners to absorb the extra heating costs in winter. 

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 14/07/2022 16:30

Posted on 14/07/2022 16:04 by Cornersteady

Maybe, I don't think so but who knows for certain Kj? Don't CLs usually ban awning heaters? And anyway if so then this CL you're talking should? But the thing is you posted:

just because you're on holiday it doesn't mean you can forget about saving the planet 

And now you proudly boast that you're using AC to the envy of your neighbours. It all adds up.

 

 

Posted on 14/07/2022 16:30

+1, we all need to be on the right side of history & using vast amounts of electricity for whatever reason is just plain wrong. Both aircon & heating units use a lot of power which is a persons choice but to choose one whilst denigrating another is not wise🤷🏻‍♂️

moulesy replied on 14/07/2022 16:34

Posted on 14/07/2022 16:34

Have CL users changed so very much over the past couple of years since we last used them? I don't think I remember ever seeing an awning being heated on a CL and we'd surely have noticed them when walking the dogs out in the evening. 

Not sure about A/C because of course that's not so visible.

KjellNN replied on 14/07/2022 23:53

Posted on 14/07/2022 23:53

In this heatwave, it makes sense to heed the advice on the media to try to stay cool.

The CL we have just left had plenty of shade, no need to use our air con, but the one with the "envious neighbour" had absolutely no shade, and we do not enjoy being baked, so the air con was in use there when required, not running constantly.

These last couple of weeks must be the hottest we have experienced here for a very long time, so use of the air con is not a regular occurrence now we are no longer venturing abroad.

 

 

harryb replied on 15/07/2022 07:43

Posted on 15/07/2022 07:43

Some interesting discussions and opinions on this post.

I will throw this site, just opened in June, into the pot to add to the debate

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/north-yorkshire/Saltburn-by-the-Sea/

Cornersteady replied on 15/07/2022 08:16

Posted on 14/07/2022 23:53 by KjellNN

In this heatwave, it makes sense to heed the advice on the media to try to stay cool.

The CL we have just left had plenty of shade, no need to use our air con, but the one with the "envious neighbour" had absolutely no shade, and we do not enjoy being baked, so the air con was in use there when required, not running constantly.

These last couple of weeks must be the hottest we have experienced here for a very long time, so use of the air con is not a regular occurrence now we are no longer venturing abroad.

 

 

Posted on 15/07/2022 08:16

One can always justify anything to one's self Kj, but that's not the point really, use what ever you have to enjoy your holiday to the full, just give that same respect to others rather than criticise their actions. 

Cornersteady replied on 15/07/2022 08:18

Posted on 15/07/2022 07:43 by harryb

Some interesting discussions and opinions on this post.

I will throw this site, just opened in June, into the pot to add to the debate

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/certificated-locations/england/north-yorkshire/Saltburn-by-the-Sea/

Posted on 15/07/2022 08:18

 Wow I see what you mean there Harrysurprised

They would have to pay me £35 to stay there!

Maybe the decimal point is in the wrong place?

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