What's the point of the Handbook?

dolphinGB replied on 13/06/2019 11:31

Posted on 13/06/2019 11:31

Is anybody else disappointed with the changes to the Club Handbook this year? I have tried to find any other discussions in the members area but failed.

In the past the Club has provided thorough and useful information in the Handbook for the benefit of it's Members. This year it has moved to being more a promotional holiday advertisement for Club sites, and lacking much useful information that many members use. Ok so most members can go online to get some details, but now it seems we have to. Maybe the Handbook is on it's way out?

Specifically there is the ABSENCE OF MAP REFERENCE points. Like so many caravanning people we love to take an Ordinance Survey map everywhere we visit, and check it out when planning a trip, it's so full of information on an area. We like to see precisely where each cl. is to plan out cycling trips to avoid large roads etc.

Another issue is the PRICE DISPLAYED for Club sites. So disappointing that the Club is trying to fool members by putting prices for one adult in the book, and NOT showing the correct FULL PRICE BREAKDOWN! Do most members travel alone? Seems unlikely. The previous handbook displayed a price for unit plus 2 adults, much more representative surely?

In the past the Club has provided thorough and useful information in the Handbook for the benefit of it's Members, and I for one liked it.

Vulcan replied on 14/06/2019 22:13

Posted on 14/06/2019 21:12 by EmilysDad

It's possible, but, as with the rest of the site is far from intuitive .... on any other site, 'ENTER' would start the search, but on the CC site it definitely doesn't.

Posted on 14/06/2019 22:13

In my opinion when searching for something SEARCH is more intuitive than ENTER.

SteveL replied on 14/06/2019 22:52

Posted on 14/06/2019 22:52

On the iPad, on sites that support it, the enter button changes to SEARCH, after you input your search string. 

It would be nice if it did this on the web site. Strangely, it does do it on the App.🤔

ABM replied on 14/06/2019 22:56

Posted on 14/06/2019 22:56

Whats the point of the Handbook ?

Well, if nothing else, it's a thread that's kept this Forum ticking over for a fair few hours innocent

peedee replied on 15/06/2019 07:25

Posted on 14/06/2019 22:56 by ABM

Whats the point of the Handbook ?

Well, if nothing else, it's a thread that's kept this Forum ticking over for a fair few hours innocent

Posted on 15/06/2019 07:25

and hopefully educated a few.

peedee

peedee replied on 15/06/2019 08:00

Posted on 15/06/2019 08:00

Sorry about the duplication of posts but the web site is playing up, I keep getting server errors causing confusions as to whether the post has been accepted or not. When is the web site going to be sorted to run smoothly for more than just a few days. It really is a disgrace for a business of the Cubs size to display such a poor performance. It would be nice to have an explanation as to what is going on?

peedee

Takethedogalong replied on 15/06/2019 10:27

Posted on 15/06/2019 10:27

Currently for sale:

Caravan Club Handbook. Allows instant access, only slightly used and out of date, mainly in CL section. A wealth of advice for those new to touring, giving definitive answers to some of those questions you thought too simple to ask! In good condition, offers around £5.

Also available: Club Map and 2019 price supplement to go with above. Please note no map references though. A snip at only £20

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