Are CAMC finally getting the message

[Wingingit#1]

We were at a club site last week and they had a dutch guy in a caravan plugged into one EHU point and his lecky car plugged into the next ....now thats really 'using' it

 

[Nirvanauk]

There are signs up saying if you want to charge your car then you must inform reception and incur a charge of £14

 

[Gellyneck]

We were at a club site last week and they had a dutch guy in a caravan plugged into one EHU point and his lecky car plugged into the next ....now thats really 'using' it

Maybe he had paid for it?

 

[poppycamper]

Maybe he had paid for it?

Don't know where this site was and you all know my reservations about leccy cars but IMO that one gutsy guy to tow a c'van from Dutchland all way over here using leccy... unless of coarse it was a PHEV

 

[Peregrinator]

Agreed both sites we have stayed on this week are 90% full and it’s not yet the busy season.

It amazes me how people moan about CAMC sites but the wardens do a great job keeping the sites clean tidy and well maintained.

I doubt if any one who planned the sites planned for 100% full except the busy summer months.

As a member I am very happy with the sites well laid out good space between units staff in the main seem ok and polite. Like any business staff tend to react to customers on how a customer behaves to them.

I agree with you on everything except Price, when it comes to pricing, they are a rip off, yes the toilets are clean, so too the showers, also good pitches, and the staff are great in most of them, when all they are is a bit of grass plus tarmac with water/EHU, showers and toilets, The camp site I am staying in at the moment, is all the above plus more, for only €16 a night, and that includes EHU, Club prices almost match those sites that offer hugh swimming pools with multi slides, entertainment and mini supermarkets.

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[TheTwoOfUs]

Club prices almost match those sites that offer hugh swimming pools with multi slides, entertainment and mini supermarkets.

And therein lies part of the problem. Commercial sites have other activities going on like entertainment which will also have a bar where profits will be made, mini supermarkets which will no doubt charge over the odds for the goods, again bringing in extra income. The C&MC site has to cover its cost from pitch fees and membership fees alone. Probably the staff on commercial sites don't live on site either so accommodation for them isn't needed which in turn means lower overheads.

 

[Googlebot]

And therein lies part of the problem. Commercial sites have other activities going on like entertainment which will also have a bar where profits will be made, mini supermarkets which will no doubt charge over the odds for the goods, again bringing in extra income. The C&MC site has to cover its cost from pitch fees and membership fees alone. Probably the staff on commercial sites don't live on site either so accommodation for them isn't needed which in turn means lower overheads.

Don’t the CAMC staff stop in their own caravan or Motorhome?

Whilst I don’t disagree, I still think charging £50 a night is taking the proverbial.

 

[poppycamper]

And therein lies part of the problem. Commercial sites have other activities going on like entertainment which will also have a bar where profits will be made, mini supermarkets which will no doubt charge over the odds for the goods, again bringing in extra income. The C&MC site has to cover its cost from pitch fees and membership fees alone. Probably the staff on commercial sites don't live on site either so accommodation for them isn't needed which in turn means lower overheads.

Do not understand you accommodation quote....
Apart from a very very few sites the wardens use their own c'vans or mohos when working on club sites..
Yes sure they may (but maybe not ) get free leccy...
All the club does is supply an area for wardens to park up..!
Aahh yet again fingers not quick enuf..
^what he said^

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

Quite a few of the sites we've been on lately have had a combination of fixed buildings (usually for the main wardens) and a parking area for the assistants.

 

[Peregrinator]

And therein lies part of the problem. Commercial sites have other activities going on like entertainment which will also have a bar where profits will be made, mini supermarkets which will no doubt charge over the odds for the goods, again bringing in extra income. The C&MC site has to cover its cost from pitch fees and membership fees alone. Probably the staff on commercial sites don't live on site either so accommodation for them isn't needed which in turn means lower overheads.

Overheads on Commercial sites are way over CAMC, most would be almost eight to tens, yet CAMC are over the top, and quite a few do live on site, using their own Campers or Caravans, no excuse for it, they need to make money to build more glamping cabins etc,

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[Peregrinator]

Don’t the CAMC staff stop in their own caravan or Motorhome?

Whilst I don’t disagree, I still think charging £50 a night is taking the proverbial.

Yes they do

 

[poppycamper]

Overheads on Commercial sites are way over CAMC, most would be almost eight to tens, yet CAMC are over the top, and quite a few do live on site, using their own Campers or Caravans, no excuse for it, they need to make money to build more glamping cabins etc,

Maybe it's time to rename
"The Club"as
CAYAGPAWbut not the motorhomeC
"The Caravan and Yurt and Glamping Pod and Wigwam but not motorhome Club."

 

[seasideBill]

Just planning re-entry following 10 weeks touring in Europe and pleasantly surprised by charges on a couple of 1 night stops from Dover to Cornwall. CCC Canterbury £17.20 non+EHU with ACR and CAMC Exeter £22.70 with EHU. Maybe they are becoming more realistic about what the market will take?

 

[poppycamper]

Just planning re-entry following 10 weeks touring in Europe and pleasantly surprised by charges on a couple of 1 night stops from Dover to Cornwall. CCC Canterbury £17.20 non+EHU with ACR and CAMC Exeter £22.70 with EHU. Maybe they are becoming more realistic about what the market will take?

Hope so... May start using them again...
If and when they are prepared to give me a decent pitch and not charge me for leccy I don't want or need..

 

[Lenny HB]

Don't know anyone that is "negative towards those that use EHU"? if EHU is available on site then most will of course use it, like the site I am on now, it is as good if not better then a club site, EHU comes with the price,

Don't think anyone is negative about people who use EHU.

The problem is for those of us that don't want it is sites that include it in the price.
I very seldom stay on sites and I certainly wouldn't stay on one when there is no option for a lower price without EHU.

A lot are of the problems are the manufacturers, Motorhomes should be self sufficent. When you buy a new van shouldn't have to spend several thousand upgrading it.

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[seasideBill]

Hope so... May start using them again...
If and when they are prepared to give me a decent pitch and not charge me for leccy I don't want or need..

There was the option of non leccy at Exeter for about £2 less which sounds about right, but Mrs Seaside is umbilically connected to her hair dryer!

 

[Janine]

Just planning re-entry following 10 weeks touring in Europe and pleasantly surprised by charges on a couple of 1 night stops from Dover to Cornwall. CCC Canterbury £17.20 non+EHU with ACR and CAMC Exeter £22.70 with EHU. Maybe they are becoming more realistic about what the market will take?

Exeter has always been cheap for some reason plus you can choose not to have ehu.

 

[PhilMary]

Don't know anyone that is "negative towards those that use EHU"? if EHU is available on site then most will of course use it, like the site I am on now, it is as good if not better then a club site, EHU comes with the price, Delightful campsite. Very clean with water/electric on every pitch, the staff are great, very clean Showers & Toilets, The pitches are level and bordered in most parts 10 minute walk into town, also 10 minute walk to the Castles/Church up above, with great views of the castles, this site equals if not better then a club site (CAMC/CACC), Prices are very good for this site, I paid €32.00 for two nights, that inclusive of EHU, now that's competitive.
View attachment 769975s inclusive of EHU.

I wouldn't call £44.00 a night without EHU very competitive.

Where is this £15 a night site?

 

[Wingingit#1]

There are signs up saying if you want to charge your car then you must inform reception and incur a charge of £14

We certainly didnt see any signage and weren't made aware they even have this option

 

[Nirvanauk]

We certainly didnt see any signage and weren't made aware they even have this option

You need to spend more time in the toilets that were I saw the signs

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[poppycamper]

As far as I am aware, and I admit I don't follow club policy any more.. sorry. But apart from a few sites ( I could go and find the list, but can't be arsed ) you are allowed to charged leccy vehicles on club sites BUT this has to be through your vans electric... IE plugged into your vans 240v socket with your van plugged into EHU.
May Have Changed.. don't think so.

 

[Wingingit#1]

Personally i don't care if people charge vehicles, bikes or whatever so long as theres no knock-on or backlash over pricing .

 

[Nirvanauk]

Here at Cirencester CAMC and I just asked the warden the question about charging e cars and cost. He said he didn’t know.

 

[Wingingit#1]

On a private site in Cheltenham and theyve got dedicated parking/charging

 

[Gellyneck]

You need to spend more time in the toilets that were I saw the signs

On the website as well.

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[DT]

Like thousands of Motorhome owners I am very happy with my basic setup and have no wish or desire to spend thousands upgrading to be battery self sufficient so that I can wild camp. We all make our choices and given that our maximum stay in Europe is now shortened I will continue visiting some fantastic UK locations usually staying 3-5 days, but if we really enjoy the location sometimes 7-10 days. Electric bikes, bus pass, and good old walking shoes plus the odd Uber get us around. Driving in some areas of the UK is not a pleasant experience and I find a two hour jump between sites works well. I am a believer in deposits, many private sites always take one.

 

[Littlewheels]

It’s pretty simple to me, you arrive at a Site in your EV and it appears expect to connect to EHU or it appears a good number do at no extra cost, therefore,the CMC are then paying for yor onward journey or inward journey since your Batteries are in need of charge.
Imagine the response non EV vehicle owners and asked the CMC/Warden for £5/25/50 or whatever as a contribution to your fuel cost

 

[Funnymunny]

Today for the first time ever I had an email of the CAMC reminding me that my membership was due on 30th June and in the bottom of the mail was the link if I wanted to finish my membership. I did wonder if it had anything to do with the online questionnaire I filled in and slated them or have they just had that many resignations they just expect it. After 27 years membership it was not something I did lightly but I have cancelled my membership as I feel it is no longer a club but a very greedy business run for the benefit of a few

 

[hja]

Like thousands of Motorhome owners I am very happy with my basic setup and have no wish or desire to spend thousands upgrading to be battery self sufficient so that I can wild camp. We all make our choices and given that our maximum stay in Europe is now shortened I will continue visiting some fantastic UK locations usually staying 3-5 days, but if we really enjoy the location sometimes 7-10 days. Electric bikes, bus pass, and good old walking shoes plus the odd Uber get us around. Driving in some areas of the UK is not a pleasant experience and I find a two hour jump between sites works well. I am a believer in deposits, many private sites always take one.

upgrading is not necessarily for wild camping. Our up grade was so we could go off grid more easily i.e. no EHU. We still stay on sites.

 

[Wingingit#1]

We joined the CAMC this year purely for our stay at folkestone before and after our trip to europe ..but won't be renewing again.

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