Posted on 12/12/2015 17:25
I’ve started this discussion to try and collect together any direct comparisons between CC and C&CC.
One mentioned several times is that C&CC charge deposits with bookings, whereas CC does not. In that same discussion, it was mentioned that the C&CC membership was larger than CC’s, which surprised me. Can anyone provide the stats?
What other factual differences can be identified?
Posted on 13/02/2016 12:21
I always like staying on CC sites and I generally like the C&CC sites less. I tend to use CC site out of the main season, when I can guarantee to get a hardstanding (because grass pitches aren't used - but I aways check with the site first). I tend to use C&CC sites when I go with a group of vans as they will always try and site you together if you ask when you book. We have a handful of private sites we also visit. Quite often where we book depends on where we are going.
Both clubs have their plus and minus points. We stay members of both Clubs as we have more choice.
David
Posted on 18/02/2016 16:51
I go out for insurance quotes for the caravan every year and as yet been unable to beat the C&CC
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For 15 years I have found that CCC offers the best value cover for our motorhome. Also last year I changed house insurance. The CCC offered equal cover ( but with longer away from the house covered) by a company of equal standing to my previous insurer for half the cost!
For continental breakdown/ personal insurance the CCC is more competetive on price than CC Red Pennant for cover that is equally well thought of.
However, for UK breakdown cover, Mayday is more competetive that CCC Arrival for the same cover.
With CCC I can book a hard standing pitch if I require one but I have to pay a deposit for any booking. We also qualify for an age discount on fees outside of high season. We are given a 10% discount at Go Outdoors on normal prices. CCC has clear information each month in its magazine about temporary holiday sites and weekend meets. We find that is much more accessible than the CC booklet (available on request) about temoporary holiday sites or having to use the CC website to find out about weekend meets.
With CC we can have midweek discounts on some club sites, can have free nights at any time of year through using CC credit card points, can save money on some attractions through the Great Savings Guide and qualfy for discounts with some companies eg Cotswold.
There are some negative points about each club but many positives. For almost 15 years we have belonged to both clubs and the benefits, even in monetary savings gained, far outweigh the cost of membership. We also have a far greater range of sites available at member prices by belonging to both clubs.
Personally I can't see any reason not to belong to both clubs. We see them as being complemetary rather competitors!
Posted on 18/02/2016 17:54
To follow on from the original post . . . .
At the Scottish Caravan Show the CC had a large spacious stand that created an air of calm and serenity. The stand of the "friendly" club was very cramped and overcrowded. My girlfriend is not one for bothering to notice details, but having been dragged through the C&CC stand and then spotting the CC one, she remarked that it seemed much nicer and should we not be members of that Club instead!
rogher
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