ASCI cards and their maps

There is also the web site at no charge, but yes the App is well worth it as it can also be used offline. Apart from taking the card off, I don’t really use the paper book or map at all.

From my experience the map books have always been like that, even pre App. They used to do an annual CD version which was useful if you carried a laptop with you which so many people now don't. The last version of the CD was 2016 and it was excellent at pinpointing sites but alas no longer! Perhaps the App is very similar?

David

Thanks to you both. Yes we do take a laptop with us, but mostly use iPads so the App hasn’t been loaded onto the laptop. Like many these days, there’s no CD drive, the demand being for smaller and lighter. Technology can be a real boon so long as we remain lucid enough to fix problems. I very much like the Michelin route planner with its outfit profiling and cost estimates. The App is a pleasure to use.

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I don't have an issue with the map book or the guides, I find them perfectly readable and informative. Maybe you have a bad copy.

I would't be without the books or using the online version very useful, OH has the app on his phone but I prefer to use the laptop. I log into all the Acsi inspected sites not just the ones in the discount scheme as it shows up many other sites like municipal ones.

I still have the last CD that they produced it was/is very useful.I bought the clubs overseas guides but find them rubbish compared to the Acsi guides.

Edit: my go to when abroad is the searchforsites app. everything you need is on there with up to date reviews.

The only snag with the app is that it’s only for Android or IOS based operating systems. If you have a laptop with Microsoft Windows you will need an emulator to get the app to work. That’s no big deal really, but it does take a little while for the emulator to load first. There used to be a Windows version, but they don’t seem to offer it anymore.

Having been caravanning for over 40 years I recognise the extent to which the club has lost contact with its members. From our perspective their USP is CLs. The rest is more of a paper shell than an organisation focussed on member support. 

Buy the ACSI book, remove the discount card and save it.  Put the book and map straight into the recycling bin.
Ignore ACSI lists and apps. Choose whatever sites you wish from all the other sources available.
Show the cardboard card on arrival at a site and ask if there is a discount.
About  50% yes and 50% no on most of our tours.,

Yes;

Map book unusable in some areas

Books OK but less function than the App, so why bother?

Downloaded offline maps - as it should be. Best supplemented by online site details.

Just turning up. Depends on your attitude to chance if towing.

 

Just turning up. Depends on your attitude to chance if towing.

Hi, Would presume if “just turning up” is not acceptable then an ACSI Card is not going to be much of an advantage?