The same Club, just better...

RochelleCC replied on 21/02/2017 08:40

Posted on 21/02/2017 08:40

Welcome to the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

Ever since we came together as a group of outdoor enthusiasts 110 years ago, our Club has continued on a journey of discovery. It's time for us to make some changes for the better by redefining who we are to help you get the most of the great outdoors.

I’m sure you all have lots of questions, please post your feedback and queries in this thread.

 

What does our new logo mean? We created a video to explain how we created it:

Find out more at www.camc.com/discover

G Cherokee replied on 22/02/2017 21:30

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:30

I am shocked, nay bewildered, the snidey comments about motorhome owners by fellow caravanners is embarassing.

The whole idea of owning a motorhome/caravan/tent/trailertent/bivi or an old tarp, is to get away and relax from the the daily grind alongside like minded folk. How narrow minded can some people be !??

If you feel so outraged at the thought of sharing sites with non caravan owners, and feel the need to vent your frustration, I suggest you direct your thoughts at the club hierachy.

I for one find myself slack jawed at some of the motorhomes available now, and what? twice? three times the cost of a mid range caravan?

 

To you "Mr I hate motorhomes" I say, be careful what you say, you may be the catalyst that starts an online or worst, on site club divide! leading to the demise of the club

I dont mind the new logo, or the name change. I look forward to seeing the improvements within the Caravan and Motorhome Club that will hopefully benefit ALL members.

Lets all take a step back, take a deep breath and respect everyones choices of leisure vehicle!

We are all only here once, this aint no trial run!

Dave.

 

huskydog replied on 22/02/2017 21:30

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:27 by Smilealot

Sorry to see we are no longer members of The Caravan Club. They have decided it is also a club for motorhomes. Each to their own but I have had a few stays totally spoilt after happily setting up amongst fellow caravaners only to go out for a day and return to find a huge, tall motorhome alongside, blocking any view from side window etc. I might as well holiday in a motorway service area! Some are really large and almost too long for the pitches. Please can we now have separate areas on site so they don't tower over and dwarf our little caravans? On one site on the south coast, there were a few coach sized homes with hippy sycadelic painting all over them and the pullout awning reached the next pitch. Might as well have articulated lorries on site. If we are to get along, it would be nice if they parked thoughtfully and the Club reconsiders the layouts on site. We joined a club for caravaners, they have moved the goalpost. I understand they want to cash in on the motorhome population but it should never be to the cost of the original members and loyal supporters. Please make proper space for these tall vehicles. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:30

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birdseye replied on 22/02/2017 21:38

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:38

I must say i agree with JVB66.  We're getting the usual " this is based on your feedback " nonsense that we get from politicians when in reality it has come out like a bolt from the blue.   As an ex-civil servant who has seen more rebranding than Rochelle CC has had hot dinners, I know that thousands will be spent on all sorts of logo branded stuff from stationary to websites and its just an ego trip for someone.  it will make no difference for recruitment as you either join or you don't,  I suspect it was a motor caravan user who pushed this, when it could have been better spent on some thing physical that works for everybody.

Uncletel replied on 22/02/2017 21:41

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:17 by Clubman

Uncletel......a motorhome is a caravan with an engine !

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:41

Yes & No

My main issue is the lack of suitable fresh water filling points and waste emptying points.

Many waste points are not easy to use just a grid in the road that you have to try to manaover your waste outlet over is not easy.

Whether this change of name will make the sites more motorhome friendly, only time will tell.

Im am in favour of the change in the name to reflect the fact that the site is for both caravans and Motorhomes.

I don't particularly like the new logo

I don't think the whole rebrand was needed and like others a waste of money 

The site signage should be done on a gradual basis, as and when new signs are needed.

Uncletel replied on 22/02/2017 21:43

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:38 by birdseye

I must say i agree with JVB66.  We're getting the usual " this is based on your feedback " nonsense that we get from politicians when in reality it has come out like a bolt from the blue.   As an ex-civil servant who has seen more rebranding than Rochelle CC has had hot dinners, I know that thousands will be spent on all sorts of logo branded stuff from stationary to websites and its just an ego trip for someone.  it will make no difference for recruitment as you either join or you don't,  I suspect it was a motor caravan user who pushed this, when it could have been better spent on some thing physical that works for everybody.

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:43

I suspect it was a motor caravan user who pushed this, when it could have been better spent on some thing physical that works for everybody.

Facts please not pure fiction 

littlepieceofcalm replied on 22/02/2017 21:44

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:44

When i opened the envelope this morning my first impression was that  it looked like a cheap piece of junk mail the new logo i dont like and i can't understand why thousands of pounds is going to be spent rebranding a brand that sells itself . Are members going to be told of total costs? Are prices going to rise to pay for this only time will tell.      

VHayday replied on 22/02/2017 21:45

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:45

A bit of a song and dance about nothing, even though we use a motor home. Would have appreciated being able to log in under my name or book pitches myself, instead of as my wife. She just happened to be the one who set up the original membership.

The name or logo, especially the logo, have no importance, just looks like marketeers squandering money.

Bakers2 replied on 22/02/2017 21:46

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:43 by Uncletel

I suspect it was a motor caravan user who pushed this, when it could have been better spent on some thing physical that works for everybody.

Facts please not pure fiction 

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:46

Facts please not pure fiction

Likewise 

Sir Bruin replied on 22/02/2017 21:46

Posted on 22/02/2017 21:46

Why are we having a pop at motorhomers now? They are not a new addition to the club membership.

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