Campsite costs

Have you got a big suprise with costs when you land in the UK

But they would say that wouldn't they! Have heard it said by a new owner that they were "advised" at the sort of price they should be charging.

I would think that applies to most things we buy, as noted in adverts "suggested price? "or "recommended price?

And don't you think that that said volunteer had been "instructed" by his regional manager to encourage new owners to set a higher price than the owner was intending to charge?

We would need to know where the conversation started? Given that the local inspector would likely visit all the CL's in a particular area it is possible they have picked up complaints that some CL's are charging an unrealistically low price which is bringing into question whether other CL's find it worthwhile to continue. In those circumstances is it unrealistic to expect the Inspector to broach the subject of pricing?

Could it not be the opposite, that those that are charging the higher price are complaining that those charging less are attracting the greater number of visitors, "robbing" them of business and threatening to close or expand to a small commercial site, having become established in the area by being a CL, and so the club would loose yet more sites? Why should charging the higher price dictate what other CL owners are charging if less than them?

Why would I think that, Nellie? Very often the inspectors are local people known to the site owners and they get chatting. What could be more natural for a new owner to ask his mate what sort of price could be asked? I think you see demons where probably none exist.

Even in the example quoted by H&T it’s not clear if the advice came from head office or if it was a tip given by someone.

Don't get me wrong here, I’m not defending CAMC but, as Rocky said, there no evidence of the club telling CL owners what price they should charge.

I think you need to expand on that JVB.     I do not understand your point.

I, and no doubt many other members, completely understand what CLs are, those who do not should investigate the rules, it is not difficult.

What we really do not want is for CLs to think they need to emulate Club full facility sites to attract members.  And then put up their prices.

What they offer is up to them, but they need to understand that if offering more facilities means they bump up their prices, they will be limiting their market among many Club members.

Those of us who use CLs are mainly happy with reasonably basic facilities as we have our own on board.  Even on Club sites with facilities, we mainly use our on board facilities.

Owning a large twin axle, we do look for hardstandings, and always EHU, but otherwise we need nothing more.   A serviced pitch is a bonus, not a necessity,  and a facility we are willing to pay a few pounds extra for.

Well said Kj, we to don't need or look for anything other than ehu, anything else is a bonus but not at any cost. 

I thought Inspectors were there to Inspect, not give business advice, if indeed they are then they shouldn't.

I can only go on what I have been told by others and some owners. I appreciate that in certain areas CLs can charge what they like and get enough members to make it worthwhile.

Time will tell how things go but those CLs that are charging over the odds may find they are not as busy as they thought. 

they will be limiting their market among many Club members

How can you know this K? You've often said the same about  club sites and now CLs as well? 

It would appear that the same posts about club sites getting too expensive are now being said about CLs.

It would appear that caravanning in general is just getting more expensive, but as with club sites find a CL that matches what you want for the price you want.