CAMC price increases

[DBK]

But is it compulsory to belong to it, if it doesn’t suit one’s needs don’t join.

But it does seem compulsory to moan about the CMC. I predict this thread has a few more pages to go yet.

 

[Soycd]

Time to introduce metered supply to each pitch as in many EU sites?

It's swings and roundabouts. I never know how much to put in and don't want to have to keep topping up in the middle of the night!

 

[poppycamper]

They do have eco pitches on some

Very very few and most are grass pitches..

 

[Bobby-gg]

Clachan club site has non-electric pitches, we had one for two nights in the summer, unfortunately the pitch we had was under tree cover so our solar did quite work as well as it should have

 

[Ivory55]

But it does seem compulsory to moan about the CMC. I predict this thread has a few more pages to go yet.

I would not own or work on a campsite if I was paid 10 grand a week, to many moaners

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[poppycamper]

Clachan club site has non-electric pitches, we had one for two nights in the summer, unfortunately the pitch we had was under tree cover so our solar did quite work as well as it should have

Yes it does indeed.. 2 in fact...(if memory serves)
1 as you say hard standing but in very deep shade and the other a grass pitch which if I rmbr was on quite a slope...

 

[138go]

I’d like to see some metered pitches. We would save money, as we’re quite conservative with our electric use and we have three solar panels.

I’ve noticed some CLs are telling people they can’t use electric awning heaters and they’ve reduced the amps available.

 

[scotzsue]

Have only ever used 2 sites with metered electric, one abroad and one which closed when the owner died, at that time was economical and fair. Oh and a couple of stelplatz too.

 

[Martist]

I've only recently bought a motorhome but what strikes me is the variety and choice we have ranging from high end highly structured and high cost holiday parks, through smaller sites some of which are camping club sites but others are independent, and then there are those suited to some forms of touring such as farms, pubs and castle grounds. I will be going on the road for weeks and will mix and match. If site owners raise prices to a level which are unacceptable to me I shall just go to those types of sites less frequently.

 

[MerlinUK]

I can understand that we may use more in the Winter but they didn't charge more/less for electricity depending on the seasons up to now.

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[cyberyacht]

CAMC have always operated the full "a la carte" offering - you WILL have the full four course with coffee and liqueurs even if you only really want a cup of tea and a donut. I have a bathroom and my own electricity. Why do I have to pay for yours?

 

[phase3begins]

I booked a table at L’Enclume and said I only wanted a glass of tap water as I had brought my own dinner with me.

 

[Soycd]

I've only stayed on a few CAMC sites, mainly in Scotland last year as we couldn't really go to Croatia/Greece as planned. Have to say I was pretty impressed and didn't find the cost prohibitive. Having said that I found it all a bit 'regimented' but would certainly stay again. I think if folk are running their heating from the EHU (mines a German van so only gas/diesel) and running an awning heater (which is swinging it a bit) then they are getting an extremely good deal. I think in the current climate it is inevitable that prices are going to rise for everything. We have two choices really, pay up or find an alternative, and I don't mean that in an unpleasant way, its the only solution really.

 

[Langtoftlad]

They do have eco pitches on some sites

Just about to say that.
The also have some sites without toilet/shower blocks

Making some pitches EHU free probably adds a complexity they neither need, nor is there a demand for.

As for independent sites, ehu or not, they are invariably more expensive for me as a solo traveller.

Even cl/Cs are often only just similarly priced to the fully featured club sites.

Horses for courses.

 

[funflair]

I did suggest some time ago to CMHC head office that the compulsory electric thing wasn't very green when a lot of motorhomes were quite capable of generating and storing enough for their own use, they replied and said that they had a working party looking at the whole area of electrics on club sites due to the future need to charge electric cars they hinted that this review might include metering of electric.

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[Ivory55]

I did suggest some time ago to CMHC head office that the compulsory electric thing wasn't very green when a lot of motorhomes were quite capable of generating and storing enough for their own use, they replied and said that they had a working party looking at the whole area of electrics on club sites due to the future need to charge electric cars they hinted that this review might include metering of electric.

Which will take a lot of investment so you’re going to have to pay more. Haha

 

[funflair]

Which will take a lot of investment so you’re going to have to pay more. Haha

Pay more for less sounds about right.

 

[Coolcats]

CAMC have always operated the full "a la carte" offering - you WILL have the full four course with coffee and liqueurs even if you only really want a cup of tea and a donut. I have a bathroom and my own electricity. Why do I have to pay for yours?

Whilst you may not need it or use it, the person before and after you may well do, they cannot really remove the hook up and other facilities before you arrive and re-install it for the next user?

Metered electric could be one option but that in itself means everyone would contribute to the investment, the sites try and cater for all requirements not just the few and it is something we all benefit from, even you may one day find if you have a battery fault or bathroom hiccup you may be grateful for it being on site.

 

[Gellyneck]

CAMC have always operated the full "a la carte" offering - you WILL have the full four course with coffee and liqueurs even if you only really want a cup of tea and a donut. I have a bathroom and my own electricity. Why do I have to pay for yours?

Alternatively, you go into McDonalds for your tea and doughnut and not The Ritz for afternoon tea!

 

[Langtoftlad]

My booking at Hebden Bridge hasn't increased .
Still £77.50 for five nights
[£15.50/nt]

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[Gellyneck]

My booking at Hebden Bridge hasn't increased .
Still £77.50 for five nights
[£15.50/nt]

Maybe I'm wrong (OK, probably I'm wrong!) but the email I got from them was the increased costs for existing bookings wouldn't visible until 5th April so will yours increase (or not) on that date?

 

[busbuddy]

Maybe they could introduce special locked bollards that only the warden can unlock to allow you to plug in if you require electric.........then of course some one will 3D print a key and sell them on ebay or unplug your van and plug theirs in when they see you go out
It's a no win situation for the site

 

[Taran_Las]

But it does seem compulsory to moan about the CMC. I predict this thread has a few more pages to go yet.

But very soon, when the weather turns delightful again, everyone will become all sweetness and light and moaning will be banished until autumn.

What a naïve world I live in.​

 

[PJGWiltshire]

Had our letter from CAMC this morning. Had little chuckle.Yes I see the need to increase fees . The letter identified the reason as the increase in the price of electricity. You must have been camping on Mars recently if you were not aware of such increases around electricity. So yes the price goes up. What made me chuckle was the list of helpful tips ay the top of page two.
It asks that all those who have solar in their units to use them, (ie Batteries) to save on energy usage at the site. So you turn up at a site, pay for an all inclusive price that includes EHU without opt out option. Then to save the Club on their electric bill (that you have paid towards) they ask you to use solar and not 240V.

Some plonker at the CAMC needs a rocket up them.

My view is until they bring in an opt in /out EHU fee use everything on electricity. In the colder months when I use the sites we leave an oil filled electric heater on all day (Its included in the site fee) Send a message to CAMC after every visit about the high amount of usage you used and could have used solar if you didn't have to pay for EHU. They may get the message.

 

[Mikey RV]

At the end of the day, no one has a gun to the members heads if you don’t like it don’t join the club and go to their sites, go elsewhere where you will still have the same costs but that will be ok…….because it’s not one of the clubs. Happy travels.

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[phase3begins]

I’m struggling with any either / or / opt in approach for EHU.
From the site owners POV they can sell a pitch for X amount as it has EHU or they can sell it for something less if someone doesn’t want EHU and turn away someone who would pay the full amount.
Doesn't seem a compelling business model

 

[PJGWiltshire]

I’m struggling with any either / or / opt in approach for EHU.
From the site owners POV they can sell a pitch for X amount as it has EHU or they can sell it for something less if someone doesn’t want EHU and turn away someone who would pay the full amount.
Doesn't seem a compelling business model

Fully agreee with you around a site owner can charge what they like. I imagine that after a year or so, the cost for the EHU will cause the pitch to be too expensive in out of season. Peak time they have you are over a barrel re price. Off peak campers will be looking for cheap pitches. The EHU will be the way to give a cheaper price as the site owner will not be making a profit on that part of the cost. By making a separate charge, the site owner will sell pitches. Would love to have some input from site owners on this point.

 

[poppycamper]

At the end of the day, no one has a gun to the members heads if you don’t like it don’t join the club and go to their sites, go elsewhere where you will still have the same costs but that will be ok…….because it’s not one of the clubs. Happy travels.

Unfortunately Mikey RV there is a slight flaw to that sentiment...
I am a member of both clubs but NEVER NEVER use there main sites.
Why... because I use their very good network of CL's &CS's and their even better THS's.
Unlike the main sites some of these do not have EHU and even if they do some will allow you to have a pitch and not pay for leccy. So if they can why not the rip off main club sites???
Oh and very very happy travels to you too.

 

[Coolcats]

Just a thought, why is everyone blaming CAMC for the increase in electric cost? Go around the site and see how many are hooked up. I suspect it will be 99.9% of MoHo’s. Travel with your own water do you then moan about that there is a water cost in your fee along with the cost of maintain the hard standing and mowing the grass. If you want to moan to someone about energy costs try your local MP privatised energy firms and a lack of U.K. energy security is to blame for the increased charges at CAMC.

 

[Ivory55]

A little peaceful cl/cs site on a sunny morning sitting having a cup of tea just watching the world takes some beating.

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