I echo Badwanger's sentiments "Well done the Van Owners on Golden Sands" Red Rebel

Hi GamezBond Here are a couple of links that may help. Etihad Airways Infant Policy - Infant Fares, Bassinets, Baby Changing Tables, Baby Food Guest charter regards Red Rebel

This organisation could be a useful resource for those who feel they have been exploited by park owners. PHRAA, Park Home Residents Action Alliance Red Rebel

Examples of what this thread is about. BBC NEWS | UK | Mobile home owners 'preyed upon' http://www.thevisitor.co.uk/morecambe-news/Caravan-owners-told-to-pay.5576495.jp Red Rebel

Not sure about the pent up anger thing , but having been a caravan owner for a number of years and witnessing the underhand way most park owners make there money (especially regarding the buying and selling of caravans). I think its high time something was done in order to protect people from being blatantly ripped off. Red Rebel

Hi Just-ice, Laws need to be introduced to combat the powers these park owners have, in order for this to happen caravan owners who have had the mis-fortune of being sited on a park run by rogues need to complain to the likes of Trading Standards, OFT and there local MP. If enough numbers did this then change might happen. The forming of owners associations within parks is also another effective method of combating unscrupulous park owners. Red Rebel

Information on unfair terms and conditions park owners impose can be found on the OFT website below: http://www.oft.gov.uk/shared_oft/business_leaflets/unfair_contract_terms/oft734.pdf Sections 4.72 and 4.74 are could be deemed relevant to whats happening on Golden Sands. Red Rebel.

PROOF Red Rebel GS Fees.doc

Steven, happyowner is right my issue was regarding late payment of the annual site fee (due April 1st) and the manner in which they dealt with that issue. The current issues being fought by owners on the park have wider implications. I am just supportive of there actions. Red Rebel

Conniff maybe those currently contributing to this thread have not purchased a caravan from GS so dont have the information requested. But hopefully someone will soon Red Rebel

Larry i am afraid to disappoint you but at no point did management say my caravan was to be moved off if not paid by the deadline. Offer of Payment was made 2 days after the deadline (as explained in previous posts) but was refused point blank. Payment was due in April + i had paid a large proportion of the fee which in most cases would count for something. Red Rebel

It doesn't matter how long I had to pay the bill, I informed park management I was going to be a little late......2 days beyond there self inposed deadline to be precise but was removed from the park without warning. Does that sound fair to you? Larry

Hey Larry havn't you had enough warnings about your conduct on here or is there an alterior motive........such as getting this thread closed;) Red Rebel

Happyowner, I did not lose my caravan I simply moved to another park with better facilities and am very happy Red Rebel

Happyowner stop hiding behind the pretence of being a caravan owner the language used above is indicative of the language and attitude of GS management. Red Rebel

Yes I would have loved to have paid on time happyowner but you cant give what you havnt got can you. Thanks for the offer but I have my own van thanks. I still have friends on Golden Sands and am fully supportive of there actions.

For the record happyowner I offered to pay the outstanding amount 2 days after the deadline set by the management. I explained this to the park manager on deadline day. At no point did he tell me my caravan was going to be removed from the park. He told me to call on the tuesday 5/5......i had my debit card in hand to pay the outstanding amount only to be told my caravan was in the process of being moved off. We were in shock they didnt even give us the chance to pack our stuff!! Red Rebel

Deeejay38, i think the quote above answers your question as to why caravan owners where not consulted about the plans. Red Rebel

On another point other caravan parks along the north wales coast offer owners the choice of differing lengths of season. Why cant Golden Sands offer the same? Please dont say move to another park, because the only appeal of Golden Sands is its location. Thank you. Red Rebel

I would like to know if any caravan owners have signed any T&C's under the new management. I certainly didn't. Red Rebel

Hi superstarjan, I am sorry to here your having such a terrible time on your hols. Of course you have a right to complain but firstly take it up with the staff were you are staying, if they do not resolve your issue satisfactorily then contact there head office customer service (phone number in link below). If that fails there is always trading standards. Butlins - FAQs Good Luck Red Rebel

Hi wesleyt43, I have to sympathise with the family but you have no control over smell from another source so I cannot in a million years see how you can be held responsible and tell them the same. Red Rebel

Hi Conniff, Thank you for your advice........very much appreciated:) Red Rebel

Why cant people have the choice of an 8 or 12 month season?. Those who want the 12 month pay the extra fee. As it stands those who don't want to use there vans in winter are having to pay for something there not going to use. People want choice! Red Rebel

Thanks Just-ice I have already PM'd Conniff with the information. Red Rebel