Rv owners

American RVs? Bit like GI's in the war. Over-powered, oversize and over 'ere. 

Perhaps I was a little unclear in my post. The first paragraph was intended as a very general comment concerning large van users per se and the second paragraph was around our personal preference.

If a site needs to be informed of our arrival and a pitch booked specifically for us we personally do not use that site and book sites which we know we shall have freedom of choice.

However, some other members who do not share the same opinion may need a pitch booked and to say its first come first served is still in my opinion a harsh approach. We are all members of the club and pay the same membership and fees as the OP has said, but we all need to accept our needs are all different depending on unit type and personal preference. I do not want to start a discussion around prices as I think it is very fair as it is. I very rarely use water when on site unlike caravan members who are continually filling containers. I arrive with my tank full and very rarely fill it, but have no issue paying the same as everyone else. Some people do not use the facilities but pay the same.

As for Europe IMHO the UK could learn a great deal from the way they work and treat the camping community

It is as always a choice we make when deciding on what sort of rig we would like to camp in wether it be a caravan tent or motorhomes. What we would like though is an opportunity to visit the majority of sites . But then again we would all like to have our cake and eat it!!!

If you are finding difficulty in gaining access to CC sites, you will find many sites available through RVOC, or indeed C&CC.

With the CC It may depend on the availability of a suitable pitch but unfortunately the staff at particular site may have changed and will no longer permit your visit.

Sites visited in the past sometimes become unavailable when the Warden changes.

Yes we own a large American RV & we always phone before arrival, if the answer is "No" then we spend our site money elsewhere - see above.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion of what they like, if we were all the same there would only be one type of product & no choice.

We have had some great times with people on sites, surely this past time is about friendship & not about what sort of place you are sleeping in.

Regards

Arthur