Non-members on CLs

EasyT

I have no memory of the CL prices in 1980 when I was first using them but of course back then there were, generally no toilets or showers or hook ups. Anybody remember the costs?

CLs were generally less busy then

EasyT

No idea why you would think that a VW T% conversion would not have a portapotti on board

Oneputt

I know that the club take complaints seriously as some years ago I reported a site for dodgy electrics.  The next review, 2 years after my complaint, said that the EHU bollards were on both sides of the field whereas when we stayed they were only on one side.  Coincidence…..hmm

JohnM20

I stand corrected Tinwheeler, thanks, but it could still be for a multitude of reasons why the 'offending' campervanner didn't arrive until late and left early. I could dream up dozens of scenarios, any one of which might be correct.

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Tinwheeler

Of course it could but if suspicion exists, it surely needs to be followed up.

I'm wondering if the new CL owner has been given any guidance by the club. If not, mistakes are bound to happen so that’s even more reason to make sure the club is aware.

JohnM20

Four out of six CLs that I have visited this year have requested payment by bank transfer if possible. All have requested my membership number at the time of booking and one of these even came back to me asking if my number was correct. It is a very old membership number which, apparently, is in a slightly different format to more recent ones. Somebody is checking information given. 

There must be records kept by the CL owner for all the bookings made in advance. I'm sure, if he were so inclined, the tax man could quite easily check the bookings register if tax avoidance / evasion was suspected.

On one occasion last year I had to book a CL 'on-line' (the only option) and there was no request for my membership number. Nothing was checked when I arrived on-site, not even my name when I went to pay. This CL is now no longer in the network.

Cornersteady

thank for the reply John

EasyT

I suspected as much regarding CL usage. 

Tammygirl

I could tell you which one 

Its very nice by all accounts.

EasyT

I may have paid a deposit by card but rarely been asked for a deposit (last time on a CL was 2019). As said earlier, I normally proffer membership number when booking.

There must be records kept by the CL owner for all the bookings made in advance. I'm sure, if he were so inclined, the tax man could quite easily check the bookings register if tax avoidance / evasion was suspected.

The tax man could indeed check the proffered bookings register which would of course tally with any tax returns. 

nelliethehooker

As you well know we use CL on a regular basis. The vast majority request ones Membership No. when making a booking, either over the phone  or online. Regardless of that I always supply it as a matter of course. There are a few that request to view my membership card, but it is certainly in the minority. 

EasyT

I installed mains electrics around 1995

Tinwheeler

Too late. You missed the boat😂😂

EasyT

I always provide number when booking, whether by phone or e-mail. Never been asked for a card but you probably use more CLs than most

Tammygirl

Give a girl a break I am on holiday you know 😂😂 system to slow.

My thoughts for what its worth, the guy may well have been a member, the CL owner being new probably forgot to ask for proof of membership (not many do ask)

Could the T5 owner have a porta potti on board, its possible. He could easily just have a small bucket with lid.

We have seen this in France and on the NC500. Use it overnight then take to emptying point in the morning and empty said bucket, rinse out and put away for next night. Those of us old enough surely remember this from our early years camping.

I think if it was me and I was bothered by it. I would have a nice friendly chat with the CL owner, if as the OP says he's new then he might like some guidance.

Or on the other hand I might just mind my own business and enjoy my stay.

Takethedogalong

Staggering in this day and age, but back when we first toured, the Club was so hoity toity about what might try and spend a night on one of its sites, it wasn’t uncommon for us to have to let a Warden peer into our camper van, and demonstrate how the pop up roof and bed worked! I was much more easy going in those days, but woe betide the nosy so and so that might try the same nowadays.

As the OP is so fascinated by the toileting arrangements of others, I can confirm that this last 18 months or so has seen far more toilet tents erected next door to small campers than we have ever seen before. On both CLs and Club Sites. There were three on Marazion when we stayed. I didn’t inspect them though. 

Wherenext

All I can say is that if the Opening Poster really has "threebarkingdogs" then give me the single guy in the T5 any day of the week.

EasyT

I started caravanning in 1980 and have always used a porta potti of some kind up until a cassette loo in 2005. 

JVB66

We do not have a dedicated downstairs toilet at home, by we do have a porta potti in the utility room , in case OH needs a loo urgently

EasyT

They can be handy. 28 years ago, after an orchidectomy following testicular cancer I made th error of sitting on a hospital toilet whilst having a row of clips across my lower abdomen. Getting up was pure agony and from then on until release it was water only for me.

I had an old very tall porta potti in the garage which was tall. I gave my neighbour a drawing of how to build a dais to raise a further 4''. Later gave it away to the husband of a friend of my wife after he had a hip operation. Very useful.

cyberyacht

It's not just the membership issue. The thread seems to be getting "bogged down" now.

EasyT

The thread was "bogged down" from the get go.

EasyT

You don't need to be a CMC member to be judgemental without having any evidence; whether it helps I don't know

RowenaBCAMC

Hi everyone, we've had numerous reports on this discussion so I will close for review. Thank you.