Loyalty not rewarded

OrionCalls replied on 23/10/2020 13:32

Posted on 23/10/2020 13:32

The caravan and Motorhome Club does not appear to value the Loyalty of Members.

I have been a member of the Caravan Club for a number of years and have never hesitated in renewing my membership.

My 12 monthly subscription is due again at the beginning of next month and I had intended to renew again but was very disappointed to see that they are, at the moment, offering new members  a voucher for their first night on site. This is despite, I believe, a record numbers of new members joining the CAMC this year. Surely they should be  rewarding their current members ?

There are repeated complaints that insurance companies, internet providers etc. do not treat Loyalty like Royalty and perhaps the actual individual cost is not so great but I will not be renewing my membership until I intend to use a CAMC site or a CL again.

Tinwheeler replied on 25/10/2020 15:13

Posted on 25/10/2020 14:58 by

It matters not to me TW. I am not on site  at present either and have not been since December. I am just reporting what I have noticed over previous recent years.  

Posted on 25/10/2020 15:13

It matters not to me either but seemed to be a point of some interest to others.

My meaning was that if I travel from site to site then I obviously am not on the same/original site observing who stays, goes or returns. In that respect, you and JV will have superior knowledge as the observers of such habits.

On the other hand, I meet a surprising number of the same folk who turn up on different sites night after night as if we follow each other around. The nomadics, as we have been calledšŸ˜€

 

replied on 25/10/2020 15:41

Posted on 25/10/2020 15:41

It matters not to me either but seemed to be a point of some interest to others.

Not sure who is interested greatly. 

I obviously am not on the same/original site observing who stays, goes or returns. In that respect, you and JV will have superior knowledge as the observers of such habits.

Possibly. I only move site every 5 nights. 

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/10/2020 16:09

Posted on 25/10/2020 15:13 by Tinwheeler

It matters not to me either but seemed to be a point of some interest to others.

My meaning was that if I travel from site to site then I obviously am not on the same/original site observing who stays, goes or returns. In that respect, you and JV will have superior knowledge as the observers of such habits.

On the other hand, I meet a surprising number of the same folk who turn up on different sites night after night as if we follow each other around. The nomadics, as we have been calledšŸ˜€

 

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:09

I’ll be of the nomadic variety when I return TinsteršŸ‘šŸ». I tried the tugging variety but I didn’t get on with it so after a few years of podding & tenting I’m considering a campervan(not Moho) I want it to be a B&B not to live in so it’s a pop top camper on the horizonšŸ‘šŸ»

kenexton replied on 25/10/2020 16:12

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:12

31 years as a member this year and my Parents were members from 1964 until my Dad's death in 2001.It would hardly break the CMC to have given us a free night voucher after 30 years.

Recovering from cancer surgery,Chemo and then "Lockdown"  means that we have hardly got away this year.Now we find that our village's postcode is included in Tier 3 due to our proximity to the nearby town which has a bad Covid status and we are now on the CMC 's "naughty step" for the foreseeable.

It does gall me when the CMC only offer their largesse to "newbies" and no CCC type compensation for site non availability etc to longstanding members..Hey ho,such is Life...and CMC PR deficiencies.

Roll on 2021!

Tinwheeler replied on 25/10/2020 16:25

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:09 by Rocky 2 buckets

Iā€™ll be of the nomadic variety when I return TinsteršŸ‘šŸ». I tried the tugging variety but I didnā€™t get on with it so after a few years of podding & tenting Iā€™m considering a campervan(not Moho) I want it to be a B&B not to live in so itā€™s a pop top camper on the horizonšŸ‘šŸ»

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:25

There's no better way of seeing what this country has to offer, Rocky. Travelling around and enjoying the countryside then rolling up at a site to spend the night and off again in the morning to explore some more and find a new site is superb and the smaller your vehicle, the more places you can visitšŸ‘šŸ».

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 25/10/2020 16:31

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:25 by Tinwheeler

There's no better way of seeing what this country has to offer, Rocky. Travelling around and enjoying the countryside then rolling up at a site to spend the night and off again in the morning to explore some more and find a new site is superb and the smaller your vehicle, the more places you can visitšŸ‘šŸ».

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:31

Yup that’s the plan. It’s the complete freedom of the camper that’s the draw. I’ve thrown Money at pods, tents, tailgate awning & now rooftop tent on the truck but I’m looking to extend the season with comfort. Plus I’ve had it suggested to me to travel around the coast of the UK, sounds like a planšŸ‘šŸ»šŸ™‚

Tinwheeler replied on 25/10/2020 16:42

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:31 by Rocky 2 buckets

Yup thatā€™s the plan. Itā€™s the complete freedom of the camper thatā€™s the draw. Iā€™ve thrown Money at pods, tents, tailgate awning & now rooftop tent on the truck but Iā€™m looking to extend the season with comfort. Plus Iā€™ve had it suggested to me to travel around the coast of the UK, sounds like a planšŸ‘šŸ»šŸ™‚

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:42

The freedom is great, even with the need to book sites at times.

I’ve known people who've done the coast trip. One lady locally bought herself a camper and set off to do the whole trip in one go. Others do it in sections spread over time. Give me a shout if you find yourself bound for the Cornish coastšŸ˜€

huskydog replied on 25/10/2020 16:53

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:31 by Rocky 2 buckets

Yup thatā€™s the plan. Itā€™s the complete freedom of the camper thatā€™s the draw. Iā€™ve thrown Money at pods, tents, tailgate awning & now rooftop tent on the truck but Iā€™m looking to extend the season with comfort. Plus Iā€™ve had it suggested to me to travel around the coast of the UK, sounds like a planšŸ‘šŸ»šŸ™‚

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:53

I think if you’re going to travel round the coast of the UK you’re be better in a boatcool

replied on 25/10/2020 16:56

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:31 by Rocky 2 buckets

Yup thatā€™s the plan. Itā€™s the complete freedom of the camper thatā€™s the draw. Iā€™ve thrown Money at pods, tents, tailgate awning & now rooftop tent on the truck but Iā€™m looking to extend the season with comfort. Plus Iā€™ve had it suggested to me to travel around the coast of the UK, sounds like a planšŸ‘šŸ»šŸ™‚

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:56

Enjoy Rocky!

cyberyacht replied on 25/10/2020 16:57

Posted on 25/10/2020 16:57

The observation that MH's tend to stay on site may be due to the antipathy of many councils with car parks inaccessible due to height restrictions or ridiculously small parking bays. My MH is relatively small but most parking provision is either inadequate or inaccessible( I can't limbo dance). Small wonder that they antagonise the natives when they park up on an open bit of seafront as it's often the only bit of accessible space.

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