Camping Club?

PRO replied on 27/05/2016 10:19

Posted on 27/05/2016 10:19

We joined the CARAVAN Club more than 30 years ago. I recently noticed that it is now a 44% Motorhome Club. More puzzling is that without any say in the matter, we are now members of a Caravan & Camping Club. How did that happen?

Doesn't really affect us too much - we are retired and can go out and abouit when sites are quieter but I do feel sorry for those members who have to go out at weekends or during school holidays when pressure on shower/toilet facilities is already causing problems on some sites. By definition, most if not all campers will look to use the facilities.

Tinwheeler replied on 27/05/2016 10:39

Posted on 27/05/2016 10:39

This is the Caravan Club - ie trailer caravans, motor caravans, folding caravans. Now a few tents are included. What's the problem? Open your mind and welcome all. Do you really want to deny others the chance to enjoy the hobby?

There's always the Camping and Caravanning Club to try but vanning has become a victim of its own success with sites much fuller than back in 'the good old days'. It's evolution, embrace it.

eurortraveller replied on 27/05/2016 10:44

Posted on 27/05/2016 10:44

Well said, TW. And overseas I share sites with people in tree houses, pods, tents, yurts, new build Romany caravans, and  log cabins too. Welcome all. I'm glad this Club is shaking off its stuffy image. 

Takethedogalong replied on 27/05/2016 14:24

Posted on 27/05/2016 14:24

We have been members, on and off for the last 30 years as well PRO. During those 30 years, we started with a camper van, then a small caravan, then took advantage of the tiny number of tent pitches as we saved for another caravan, then caravanned again, and now holiday with both a caravan and a MH. Caravan Club has certainly made us welcome using whatever form of holiday accommodation we choose, and I for one have no issues with the odd pod or two, we call it progress, life moving on, adapting to needs and wants. It's nothing new all these caravans on wheels, they just got a bit bigger and more popular, that's all. Happy

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 27/05/2016 15:30

Posted on 27/05/2016 15:30

Pro, the way things are moving apace I think within less than a decade the need to change the name to a more inclusive one will be obvious as I think Motorhomes will be in the majority.

Navigateur replied on 27/05/2016 15:32

Posted on 27/05/2016 15:32

 share sites with people in tree houses, pods, tents, yurts, new build Romany caravans, and  log cabins too.

Whatever next?  Will we see people turning up in a converted double-deck bus for their Summer Holiday?

Tinwheeler replied on 27/05/2016 15:43

Posted on 27/05/2016 15:43

 share sites with people in tree houses, pods, tents, yurts, new build Romany caravans, and  log cabins too.

Whatever next?  Will we see people turning up in a converted double-deck bus for their Summer Holiday?

And singing as they go.Surprised

Takethedogalong replied on 27/05/2016 17:36

Posted on 27/05/2016 17:36

A DD bus, converted would be my dream tourer. And I know just the Club Site to take it on as well. They have defibrillators now though!Laughing

Vicmallows replied on 27/05/2016 21:23

Posted on 27/05/2016 21:23

 

"There's always the Camping and Caravanning Club to try"

 

Remember that it used to be the CAMPING Club of Great Britain  ...... caravans were added later Smile

IanH replied on 27/05/2016 21:37

Posted on 27/05/2016 21:37

I agree with the op......it's the Caravan Club. Perfectly happy with motorhomes, but they shouldn't be allowing tents, pods etc. 

They put too much strain on the already often inadequate toilet / shower facilities and it's not what we signed up to.

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