Leaving because unable to book

It is a problem nowadays, not being able to book for some sites but it's part of the overpopulated modern Britain we live in where camping has become a very popular activity.

We've recently sold our motorhome and give up camping for a while, one of the reasons being that I work full-time and when we did w.ant to get away we found it very difficult/impossible. I can't book a year in advance in the main. It's not the Caravan Club, it's everywhere. I'm not cancelling my membership just yet though as I'm missing it already so maybe a small cheap 2 berth caravan to use if and when we can might do the trick.......just have to convince the boss now 😂😂

We have been members for fifty years, and even with the large increase in the use of LVs and now the "staycation"have always managed to get away somewhere when we were working, and even years ago it was not always"first choice" but have never thought of "giving up",

The principle of customer choice applies here.   If a particular retailer cannot supply what you require, you find an alternative retailer.  

It's quite straightforward. 

K 

I don't disagree, however commitment and the capacity to compromise are also favourable qualities..........

I think the Caravan and Motorhome Club have one of the best booking systems in operation.  I dislike the policy of other clubs (Caravan and Camping Club) that require you to book for two nights- I work so I can only have one night away at weekends and I do not want to arrive and find I do not have a pitch.  I use all the bookings I make and if I have to change something I try to do so well in advance as a matter of courtesy to other members.  We have on occasion found a site not available when we have needed it- so we have booked a CL instead.

I also applaud the C & M Club on improving our ability to book ahead. I do book in December for December the following year (it is Christmas after all so you are bound to need to plan ahead )and some bank holidays- but I use those bookings and have peace of mind.

I was also under the impression that you could not book more than one site at a time for the same date- so some earlier comments in this discussion are incorrect.

I was also under the impression that you could not book more than one site at a time for the same date- so some earlier comments are incorrect.

You are quite correct, TJT.  Twice 

yes good post

+1

The C & CC do indeed operate their business differently.

And on their popular sites at peak times you have to book for a minimum of 5 nights, I know, we just have.

The CC is very kind to members by allowing one night bookings even over peak periods.

However I suspect that overall it works out ok for them, I will often arrange to arrive on a Sunday to start my hol or leave on a Friday or Saturday morning so that I have a day or two to faff with the rig before work on Monday......