CL Reviews - Pictures?

I made exactly the same point a couple of days ago, but unfortunately most CC members don't come onto CT and read the postings, so would not have picked up on the suggestion.

You won't find any argument from most on here but until the club make it compulsory or at least ask somewhere in the vicinity of the review area then it isn't going to happen. Must admit to being guilty of this myself but I have done my lines and handed them into teacher. Just ask Moulesy.

There is no doubt that the CLs that don’t make the effort to post pics of their CL are doing themselves out of potential business. People buy with their eyes it’s a fact, and the more forward thinking  CLs - Newton Grove comes to mind , must definitely increase their business by showing what is to be expected. A picture is worth a thousand  words so they say- yes, I do believe they are. 

Two points

CL Owners - Self-support Group

For the past few years (and with no support from the club) a few CL owners - including myself - have managed a self-support group for CL owners.  If you are visiting a CL and feel that they might benefit from some additional support, please let them know about our group which now numbers over 500 CLs.  CL Owners Group Website & Contact

Our recent newsletter to owners included this advice:

Poor photos  = poor occupancy

If you are suffering from a lack of bookings, could it be because you either don’t have any photos of your CL, or that the photos you do have don’t ‘sell’ your CL?   Members frequently say that they won’t even consider booking a CL without any photos. They also like to see what the entrance is like, where they will be siting their van, what the views will be and who they are staying with (you).  Don’t complain about occupancy if your CL photos are taken on a dull day, the grass looks long, the field has puddles in it, or the CL looks unkempt & untidy.

Secondly...

Facebook - a good resource for CL review - often with pictures.

There are many caravan and motorhome related Facebook 'Groups', but perhaps the most relevant is Caravan & Motorhome Club Site & CL Reviews Only

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1793261070745241/ 

If you are on Facebook, it is worth joining.  I personally find it a darn sight easier to use than CT, but I accept that Facebook is not for everyone.

The trouble with Facebook is that the reviews have sunk to the bottom of the page in a snap of the finger. I find the Club CL pages much more enlightening. Except that is for those CL owners who don't put much detail and no photograph but surely the same owners are unlikely to go on Facebook? I just wish that when people did reviews they included useful information especially for those of us that want to know about the ease of access to habitation and bus services!

David

David  - I take your point about Facebook Reviews 'dropping', but all facebook groups have a handy 'search' feature (often overlooked) on the left hand side of the group page.  By putting the CL name that you may be interested in, into the search function, you can search the group for any comments or reviews about the CL you have in mind.  Ted

Thanks for a mention Merve.
There are quite a few listings with little or no reviews and no photos maybe they don't make the effort or dont have to! This doesn’t mean they should be avoided, members need to do some detective work! They maybe in amazing locations etc.
I know of at least one which has 1 review, no images and members struggle to get a pitch there.
Some members prefer to keep the “Gems” to themselves. Hopefully they are busy sites as if they get no reviews it could mean no bookings and closure!

When we have stayed on a CL with no photos on their details we have emailed a photo in to the club and in a few cases the CL listing has been updated using out photos.