Are CAMC finally getting the message

[L' Hobo]

Last year we certainly paid less than £25 a night on ccc club sites with elderly persons discount.

Don't tell them that, we want more that can, to go abroad and leave the UK ones for us OAP's!
PS. Don't you dare tell them where!

 

[Dolmen]

£25 a night!
Is that just so you can sit an a bit of ground, use their toilets & showers?
Remember-you have your own toilet & shower!

If that is what you want to do then that is all it is, and that is all you'll get, not really there to cater for you, however, for me its a flat level pitch with 16 amp hook up, nearby fresh water, grey dump and a very clean black waste disposal point, usually situated somewhere nice and quiet with some security. Nice to use the shower occasionally (in my case more space and do not have to worry about hot water running out or moving the van out to refill), personally do not use the on site toilets, however, they are usually very clean compared to public toilets in town. Plenty of space between vans and pleasant to sit out on an evening. I don't mind paying, I see it as part of the mix, I use aires, paid and free, when abroad and often overnight in remote parking spots usually attached to some archaeological monument, however, certainly would not dismiss either CCC or CAMC sites

 

[Geistguy]

Haven know how to market properly, just ask chaser

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​ ​ June pitches from £12* per night TOURING AT HAVEN​

I get about four of these emails a year with prices as low as £10.00 per night, great value and you don't need to be a member to take advantage of the offer.

We are currently enjoying 4 nights on a Parkdean site for £11.50 a night, right on the beach, heated service block and EHU. Although it's quite commercial the touring area is situated in quiet area and has direct access to a beautiful beach and is lovely and peaceful. Sensible pricing is possible.

 

[L' Hobo]

We are currently enjoying 4 nights on a Parkdean site for £11.50 a night, right on the beach, heated service block and EHU. Although it's quite commercial the touring area is situated in quiet area and has direct access to a beautiful beach and is lovely and peaceful. Sensible pricing is possible.

Yes, I should be at their site near Skegness this week, (never stopped at Skegness before, just bypassed it, so at £49 for 4nts, what could I lose?)

All of it as it happens, I'm still at home with another chest infection, (breathing asbestos in boats/ships engine room apparently) on antibiotics & steroids and off for chest X-ray this afternoon.

Haho! There's always another time!

 

[starquake]

Sensible pricing is possible.

Agreed, the CL network is a bit of a relevation on that. £15-20 a ni inc EHU in Winter makes winter touring far more palatable once you have found the sites open with decent hardstanding. I don't mind paying this as we've worked out offgrid the gas is £5-10 a day without EHU.

We are now renewing CAMC but entirely due to a few CL's we have found which are perfect for winter walks and relaxation.

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[Tony50]

I think the CAMC behaves as though it has a monopoly. Delusional. Snobbish too. I was staggered when I saw in their recent Magazine that one of their annual towcar awards went to a Bentley Benteyga. How many Members own one of those? Yet to see one on a CAMC site.

The CAMC does need its call centre staff. Every time I want to book, their woeful online system freezes at the final payment stage when I try to pay the deposit using their link to Worldpay. I might as well not bother with my computer, and simply ring CAMC to book and pay over the phone because it will save a lot of time. Too much hassle. I will also use more independent sites. CAMC's loss.

Once again, I will spend

more pitch nights abroad in 2024 than in the UK because (a) I just turn up instead of needing to make a reservation and pay a deposit (plus there are still free Aires) and (b) pitch fees are much much cheaper so that offsets the channel crossing cost.

We are at Sunbeach camper park, Finestrat north of Benidorm, about 800/900 yard from small beach ,bus opposite to Benidorm, 12 euro a night plus electric at 3.50 per night, showers, toilets, washing machines

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

We are at Sunbeach camper park, Finestrat north of Benidorm, about 800/900 yard from small beach ,bus opposite to Benidorm, 12 euro a night plus electric at 3.50 per night, showers, toilets, washing machines

Interesting, but how close are the vans?
Bet its not the '6mtr' rule.

 

[GoldenVision]

Interesting, but how close are the vans?
Bet its not the '6mtr' rule.

Sardines

 

[bigtwin]

Interesting, but how close are the vans?
Bet its not the '6mtr' rule.

We’re on the aire at Tavira and the closest point to the next van is 5 metres. I’m sure that if there were a fire, either of us could soon drive out.

Ian

 

[Gellyneck]

We’re on the aire at Tavira and the closest point to the next van is 5 metres. I’m sure that if there were a fire, either of us could soon drive out.

Ian

Assuming one of you is actually with their motorhome!

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[Captain Yoghurtpot]

We’re on the aire at Tavira and the closest point to the next van is 5 metres. I’m sure that if there were a fire, either of us could soon drive out.

Ian

I was referring to the site at Finestrat, in the Benidorm region, nowhere else.

 

[Tony50]

Interesting, but how close are the vans?
Bet its not the '6mtr' rule.

No and luckily no disasters.we atte at least 3 metres away from neighbours

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

No and luckily no disasters.we atte at least 3 metres away from neighbours

Still quite close though.
Personally, I like the 6mtr rule, if only to give a feeling of not being hemmed in.
The safety factor from fire or similar is a further bonus.

 

[Ianbenny]

My wife likes the CAMC sites so what say have I got

 

[BillandHelen]

Well, we are currently sitting in the van on the CAMC York site, it’s completely full, just back from a leisurely stroll from lunch in a delightful restaurant overlooking the Ouse. Wonderful location for a site and worth every penny.

Just booked Melrose for tomorrow, quickly and easily on the website , only paid my deposit and looking forward to another wonderful town site.

We have a month in Germany coming up, mainly stellplatz and in September a week in Spain, mix of sites/aires. It’s great to have choice and for those who don’t like the 2 main clubs there is lots of other choice.

Happy camping!

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[Gellyneck]

Just booked Melrose for tomorrow,

The Rak Thai takeaway Thai food in Melrose is excellent.

 

[seasideBill]

Generally not a fan of CAMC but had a positive experience this week. I contacted them to ask why I hadn’t received a free overnight voucher as many members obviously had. They ignored my first email so I tried again. This time I got a reply confirming I hadn’t received a voucher because my communication preferences were all set to ‘no’. However, they offered to reimburse me one night for a recent stay I had in Knaresborough (£36) or email a voucher for a future stay. Better than I expected. I might even retain my membership using the £36 as a fee discount!

 

[Tony50]

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Interesting, but how close are the vans?
Bet its not the '6mtr' rule.

Would also say In the 6 metre rule where there is an awning up or car parked next to you on Caravan and Motorhome Club site the 6 Metre rule is out of the window

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

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Would also say In the 6 metre rule where there is an awning up or car parked next to you on Caravan and Motorhome Club site the 6 Metre rule is out of the window

But still better than 3 mtrs.
Bit irrelevant anyway, and you make a fair point re awnings and cars.
At the end of the sunset, if you are out for the day and one of your neighbours suffers the horrors of a fire or similar, if you aren't around to perhaps quickly move your vehicle out of the way to aid rescue, if permissable, you are probably going to be caught up in whatever the unfortunate consequences are whether its 6mtrs or not.
Best of luck in wherever you park to keep you and others safe.

 

[Tony50]

But still better than 3 mtrs.
Bit irrelevant anyway, and you make a fair point re awnings and cars.
At the end of the sunset, if you are out for the day and one of your neighbours suffers the horrors of a fire or similar, if you aren't around to perhaps quickly move your vehicle out of the way to aid rescue, if permissable, you are probably going to be caught up in whatever the unfortunate consequences are whether its 6mtrs or not.
Best of luck in wherever you park to keep you and others safe.

Thanks at the moment it's lovely hot weather in the Alicante area

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[Howard B]

Not a member, but my daughter bought us £100 of site vouchers for christmas. Was looking to book in at York for two nights in the next month or so. Price was £64 a night nearly fell off my chair. Paid £15 a night last weekend for a site attached to a brewery which included EHU, showers/ toilets.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Thanks at the moment it's lovely hot weather in the Alicante area

Don't remind me!!!
Came home last week and am missing it since I got on the plane to come back.
Enjoy the sun.
It's crap here and WET!

 

[bigtwin]

I was referring to the site at Finestrat, in the Benidorm region, nowhere else.

Are you suggesting that Finestrat is atypical?

Still quite close though.
Personally, I like the 6mtr rule, if only to give a feeling of not being hemmed in.
The safety factor from fire or similar is a further bonus.

I’m not feeling hemmed in with our 5m threshold and would probably also feel fine at 4m. Granted, 3m would start to feel a little more cramped but I wouldn’t be unduly concerned. I do get jittery when parking my car in Sainsburys car park though.

I Would also say In the 6 metre rule where there is an awning up or car parked next to you on Caravan and Motorhome Club site the 6 Metre rule is out of the window

Indeed!

you are probably going to be caught up in whatever the unfortunate consequences are whether its 6mtrs or not.

That’s the thing with thresholds, there are always circumstances where they’re just not enough.

Ian

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Are you suggesting that Finestrat is atypical?

Not particularly, but when we were in the area recently we saw some of the sites with tourers on , and they seemed extremely cramped, and in some cases where residents had ' extended' beyond their boundaries, it looked like a shanty town.

 

[bigtwin]

Not particularly, but when we were in the area recently we saw some of the sites with tourers on , and they seemed extremely cramped, and in some cases where residents had ' extended' beyond their boundaries, it looked like a shanty town.

From the outside, some aire type sites can look cramped but, generally, if you're paying for a pitch the spacing is quite reasonable.

Ian

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[Captain Yoghurtpot]

From the outside, some aire type sites can look cramped but, generally, if you're paying for a pitch the spacing is quite reasonable.

Ian

Fairy Snuff. But the sites I saw were what looked like commercially operated ones.
Each to their own.

 

[L' Hobo]

Not a member, but my daughter bought us £100 of site vouchers for christmas. Was looking to book in at York for two nights in the next month or so. Price was £64 a night nearly fell off my chair. Paid £15 a night last weekend for a site attached to a brewery which included EHU, showers/ toilets.

I thought one had to be a member and show membership card to take advantage of that promotion?

 

[Howard B]

I thought one had to be a member and show membership card to take advantage of that promotion?

What promotion?

 

[bigtwin]

But the sites I saw were what looked like commercially operated ones.

I’m not sure what you mean; the sites that I’m referring to are commercially operated ones.

Ian

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

I’m not sure what you mean; the sites that I’m referring to are commercially operated ones.

Ian

Well, some of those then looked a bit like shanty towns.
On the outskirts of Benidorm on the road to Albir and Altea.
Up where the mock medieval Fort theme park is.
Only my opinion though, so don't shoot me.

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