Help shape future facilities at UK Club campsites

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There needs to be consistency surely, which sort of compounds the issue really. I know the Club has rules about this and that having to be fixed etc…. But some of these little conversions are all some folks can afford, and are more than likely their day vehicle, work vehicle when not in use as a camper🤷‍♀️ I know ours was, and my niece’s certainly is. But it’s been professionally done, safety inspected. And just the sort of reason why such vehicles will want to join a Club as fixated on is ruddy loo provision as this one seems to be at the moment.🤷‍♀️ 

Anyone who knows a little bit about the history of one of the World’s favourite Camper Vans, the VW knows that they started out as a vehicle that could do a multitude of tasks, simply by having slide in and out fixtures and fittings. Giving opportunities for holidays for the less well off. 

 

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We considered buying another tiny camper when my OH retired, idea being to tour all around the British coast, stopping between campsites and B&Bs. Sadly, a month after my OH retired, my Dad was taken seriously ill and needed caring for, so we ended up getting our much loved MH after trying to use the caravan for short three day tours. Van was just too much hassle to get ready, tow, then back again a couple of days later. MH was brilliant, we set off late at night, stopped on CLs, made the most of just three days, and my OH would stop out and move on on his own, while I commuted by trains.

Things are a bit easier now, but we certainly don’t pick our Sites based on the loo and shower blocks🤣 Location/places of interest, then price. Ultimately, we want to do what Nellie does, tour as much as we can, until old age and infirmity means we have to think about alternative holidays.

Just ordered this years Britstop book. That and CLs will do us nicely, along with a few private Sites. 

Only the Club could think of a hierarchy of users based upon their toileting needs, and consider charging accordingly🤣🤣🤣

”I look up to him, because he pays for a private bathroom”

”I look down on her, because she uses her built in bathroom”

”We both feel sad for the micro camper user, because they aren’t really welcome”

😉

The question of prices arose in the context of paying extra for extra facilities, for booking a bathroom, for tiered sites (more basic / better facilities).

These questions have been asked before in the surveys you get after visiting a site. I have always answered "not interested" As it is, like others up thread  I make little use of facility blocks.

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Could be David, this is what I recevied by email. You may in fact be able to go to the survey by clicking on the included link.Towards the end of the note it indicates it has been sent out to many members.

Spring Survey

Please take part by Monday 25 April

Dear XXXXXX

Now that the longer and lighter days are here, we're really keen to hear how you’re doing - and how well you feel the Club is supporting your desires to get away.

Whether you’ve already toured this year, are eagerly awaiting trips in coming months or perhaps still at the early holiday planning stages, we’d love to hear from you!  

 

Please take your survey now 

  Click >here<
 

Your feedback really helps us to understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. It’ll only take around 10 minutes; we’re always keen to hear back from a wide variety of members, so whether you’ve got lots or little to share, we really appreciate you taking part.

As a thank you, you can choose to be entered into a draw for one of three prizes of a £100 Gift Card (winners can choose from M&S, Amazon, Halfords, Sainsbury’s, Blacks, B&Q, Boots or Caravan and Motorhome Club).

Many thanks
 

Viv Harrison

Research and Insight Manager

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My wife is the exact opposite and finds it easier and more comfortable to stay in the warmth of the van to use the facilities.

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I had a quick look at this thread, saw a few comments and moved on as I have not used many club sites recently-just three in 2021.

Looking at recent posts was drawn back and, whilst I know its not confined to the club, was dismayed to see;

"Research and Insight Manager"

My feedback would be that many, myself included, find the use of such titles pretentious and irritating to the point that the requested feed back wont happen.