Email regarding price increases

JillwithaJay replied on 21/03/2022 15:11

Posted on 21/03/2022 15:11

Anybody received this yet?

"We look forward to welcoming you shortly on our UK Club campsites.


Ahead of your arrival, we wanted to give you advance notice that we’ll be making a small increase to our UK Club campsite prices for stays between 5 April 2022 and 3 January 2023 inclusive.


The unfortunate and sad events which have engulfed the world in recent weeks have meant worldwide electricity costs have increased exponentially. In fact the Club's electricity costs are forecast to increase by an unprecedented amount of around 50% this year.


The fairest way for the Club to manage the rising cost of energy required to run our UK Club campsites is for all members to pay a little bit extra when staying with us this year. This small price increase will support the Club in the face of the rising cost of energy and also help ensure that we can continue to reinvest in improving the UK Club campsite network.


What this means for you:


The increase will be between 70p and £2.50 per night depending on the season and the campsite you are planning to stay on. These calculations are based on a standard touring pitch and two adults.
From 5 April 2022 you’ll be able to see the exact new price you’ll pay by logging into ‘My profile’ and clicking on the ‘My UK Sites Bookings’ section.


There’s no need for you to do anything, on arrival at the campsite you will be charged the appropriate amount.


We appreciate this price increase will not be welcomed, however we would like to share that members have saved over £12.5 million on stays at our UK Club campsite network since July 2020, as the Club passed on the full Government VAT rate saving to members.


We need your support to ensure our wonderful Club can continue to operate all of our amazing campsites at the same high standards during the busy summer season and into the winter, when we expect utility costs to rise further.


What can you do to help:


Below are a few hints and tips to help reduce the cost of electricity usage when you are staying on one of our campsites.


If you have a solar unit on your outfit please use it as much as possible
Make sure indoor and outside lights, any heating appliances and electrical equipment are all turned off when you go out for the day and overnight
We want members to enjoy many holidays with the Club this year, so thank you for your continued loyalty and support, and we wish you an enjoyable 2022 season of touring.


Best wishes
The Caravan and Motorhome Club"

huskydog replied on 21/03/2022 16:59

Posted on 21/03/2022 16:59

It’s simple , if you don’t like the price then find somewhere else cheaper, prices are going up on everything and there’s not a lot we can do about it 

mickysf replied on 21/03/2022 17:29

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:29

What can be done to help reduce usage and costs? Here’s a couple of suggestions.

  • Have the option to opt out of using the EHU supply completely and pay a nominal surcharge for communal electric use in toilets, street lighting, reception etc. 
  • As others have said, meter the usage, I’m sure it’s being considered and on the way, so those heating awnings etc are paying their way.

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Goldie146 replied on 21/03/2022 17:38

Posted on 21/03/2022 15:49 by ian540

I think saveings should have been looked at 

it’s now cheaper to stay in a travel lodge 

which I know is no comparison in terms of what we want from our time away but I have a feeling that this might be the final straw with fuel prices though the roof the last thing any one wants is a price increase on dates you have already booked . If this was a package holiday form there would be a outcry . Maybe it’s time for us run of the mill members to start questioning where our club is going 

regards Ian & Ann

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:38

it’s now cheaper to stay in a travel lodge

Not the one we stayed in last Saturday

£86.99 for one night in a tiny bleak room (basically a bed, desk and two hard chairs) - behind a service station, just off a large roundabout.

 

mickysf replied on 21/03/2022 17:40

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:29 by

"We passed on the VAT saving in full"

I should think so too it wasnt theirs to keep.

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:40

Don’t think you’re right there, David. I was of the impression that VAT reduction was meant for businesses from the government and not meant for end users. Some helpful companies did pass some on though. The club all of it!

Cornersteady replied on 21/03/2022 17:41

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:41

I haven't got the email either but it doesn't surprise me, I have just come back from filling up the cars and the price at Sainburys' had gone up 2p from yesterday and was 181.2p per litre. (Wished I had filled up yesterday )

None of us have paid any deposit and are free to cancel without loss so if anyone thinks the prices are too much and can find cheaper then everyone must make their own mind up.

Travel lodges could be cheaper but I still prefer the freedom and convenience that comes from having my 'own room' and for country touring a far better option for me.

Whatever is posted on here people in general do like EHU and having 16A and the ability to run all their various devices just like at home, reducing it might put people off booking and going to a site where it is available leading to less income. Also the prices are based, I assume, on projected usage for the coming year so cutting the amps down won't have any effect for this coming year?

     

 

Cornersteady replied on 21/03/2022 17:43

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"We passed on the VAT saving in full"

I should think so too it wasnt theirs to keep.

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:43

No some businesses didn't. It was up to each individual company. 

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Posted on 21/03/2022 17:40 by mickysf

Don’t think you’re right David. I was of the impression that VAT reduction was meant for businesses not end users. Some helpful companies did pas some on though.

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