Change the name
We have been members of the Caravan club for over 6 years and have Owned both caravans and motorhomes and as a Motorhome user which there are many in the club we feel it would be a good idea to change the name to The Caravan and Motorhome club which us motorhomers feel as important as caravan owners.
Badger Lee
Moderator edit: membership number removed.
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Good point BL, to make it even more inclusive as there aren't just Caravans & Motorhomes used by Members, why not-'The Leisure Vehicle Club' that would encompass all modes used
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Jay, I complimented your post without seeing it
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Is there a Champ around? Perhaps Badgers's post should be edited for his own security?
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We have been members of the Caravan club for over 6 years and have Owned both caravans and motorhomes and as a Motorhome user which there are many in the club we feel it would be a good idea to change the name to The Caravan and Motorhome club which us motorhomers feel as important as caravan owners.
Badger Lee
Why?
Moderator edit: also moderated to delete Badger's membership number. Regards DSB (David)
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Badger - why put your membership # for all to view, not good security on an open forum.
Write your comments here...Thank you didn't think
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How about 'The Tinbox Touring Club'
Like it!
Can you imagine "How dare you refer to my £90k MH / £30k caravan as a Tinbox!"
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Personally, no great fan of name changes, having endured a good few whilst I was working, and seeing all the extra budget required for logo changes, reprinted paper, signage and uniform embroidery.
If it has to change though, how about something classy such as "The Touring Club"? Encompasses all forms of holidaying in boxes and canvas, and as "touring" is a favourite term amongst cyclists, may bring in a few extra members who use their bikes and tents
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Despite being a motorhomer now I am not sure I would support the idea of a name change because the "The Caravan Club" is quite an historic name and it would be a shame to see it go. I am more for a change of Club attitude towards the requirements of motorhomers
like better service points which I am sure will come in time.David
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Personally, no great fan of name changes, having endured a good few whilst I was working, and seeing all the extra budget required for logo changes, reprinted paper, signage and uniform embroidery.
If it has to change though, how about something classy such as "The Touring Club"? Encompasses all forms of holidaying in boxes and canvas, and as "touring" is a favourite term amongst cyclists, may bring in a few extra members who use their bikes and tents
for their holidays?agreed, no need for a change, too expensive and it wont be 'right' whatever is decided....
BTW, the "touring club" 'ought' to be on the right lines but i really dont think that, in this country on club sites, one can 'tour' in the way many want to....just upping sticks on no particular day, pootling around all day and then deciding at tea time
roughly where you might get your head down.not the clubs 'fault' just weight of numbers and the booking culture....
so, Caravan Club will do......for now.
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On the whole, have to agree with you DK, lot of history. I think Beaulieu Motor Museum has a small section dedicated to Club memorabilia, might be another museum, not sure?
I think it is more of a mindset change regarding new developments and attracting new blood into the Club, happening slowly, but of course lots of the sites are now very old, and require changes to cope with bigger vans and awnings, motorhomes and all the
extras that now are expected by most people who get into caravans and MHs. Not easy balancing new requirements with much of the aspects beloved of long term members, but little by little things change.0 -
Changing the name of a limited company isn't as simple as some may think. You have to think of every aspect of the business from staff contracts, IT, payroll services, insurances, admin, site signs etc. and all the other stuff already mention. Can't imagine
the CC would want to bear the costs of such a change and I for one wouldn't want my membership fees to be spent in what many would consider a pointless exercise.0 -
Definitely one of the aspects that have changed BB, certainly in last 15 years or so. We never used to book a site like Marazion for our long Summer break, but suppose you have to nowadays. We still manage to tour successfully in GB, but we don't limit our
options too much other than by price. Some CLs are very popular though, so using these means booking very early if you want a particular date.0 -
That deserves a Bonio HD, well spotted!
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I'm sitting and waiting , with my paw raised
Why, do need a toilet ?
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. The Caravan Club was founded in 1907 some 103 years ago before you came on the scene, I wouldn't dare suggest or tell a company to change their name to please me so why should you? If it were my company and the same happened to me I would say jog on
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<thread convegence alert> A rose by any other name...</thread convergence alert>
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I think you will find The Caravan Club had a slight name change in 1959 KFC, so things do alter occasionally.
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Why change the name? The original caravaners lived in tents. The name caravan covers us all, motorised or otherwise,
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I have just popped on to CT and being a nosy so and so came straight to this thread. The OP's memb. no. is still showing ! I agree with the members who who are worried about the cost. Re-branding never comes cheap, I am a member of two organisations which
have just done this and members are waiting to see how much our membership fees are going to increase ! Kellysmum0 -
I worked in a Local Authority Department that changed its name some 5 times in 10 years. Shocking waste of money!
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I can imagine many in that category, my feet are firmly on the ground
