Advice sought on Club Membership

moonchip replied on 05/06/2015 00:48

Posted on 05/06/2015 00:48

Hello

I have just purchased my first caravan yet despite reading lots of Google searches I am unsure as to which 'Club' to join, if any - hence would apprecaite the observations & thoughts of others.

Perhaps a little background information is helpful ....

I am new to caravanning but not to camping - however I'm getting a bit too old now for tents (46) hence my purchase of a caravan

Its not new, its an 8 yr old but in pristine condition.

I'm not looking at staying on larger sites but would prefer the smaller sites often seen around the place, like as part of a farm or just a tranquil area with 3 or 4 caravans on it.

Most of my caravanning trips will be midweek

The two most important aspects for me for a site are PEACE and QUIET Happy  I will be caravanning on my own generally with my well behaved dog - and not to put too fine a point on it, I would prefer sites without lots of children running about on it.

I'm not anti-children (I used to be one !) I just prefer a quieter location without them

I'm very sociable & like to chat & talk with others - especially as a new-to-the-life caravanner.

I'm not overly bothered about electrical hook-ups. My caravan has been fitted with solar panels & an inverter and my tow setup can even carry sufficient water for 2/3 days without re-supply

The three main choices seem to be this Club and the Camping & Caravan Club or none and just go with the flow and ask direct at a location which looks nice (non-Club, just a farm, a few fields, whatever ....)

I'm not looking for things like insurance discounts - I've already found out that 'specialist caravan insurers' are more expensive than my own insurer (NFU) and  glossy magazines aren't exactly a tangible benefit for me

I would greatly apprecaite any suggestions, thoughts or comments from those who have more experience than I; and thank you in advance for your courtesy should you choose to reply

 

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