Far too expensive

I think all of this "additional charges" discussion is missing the point.

I don't have children, I don't have a dog, I don't erect an awning most of the time, I very often use my own shower and toilet. Do I care that I may be subsiding a huge proportion of fellow members on site? NO!

All I care about is whether I am happy to pay the price they are asking. If I decide I am then I don't moan about not using some of the facilities. That's up to me. 

The same principle applies to whichever type of site I am using.

To get back to the OP I agree. Out of all the costs associated with caravanning and even more so with moho’s, the +/- £5/10  night is neither here nor there. Isn’t the point of going away to enjoy oneself, not count the pennies you can’t take with you through the pearly gates? 

What justifies the the price is that children are small adults. If you are going to have a system which has a per person charge you have to include children. Don't forget also that I believe children under five are not charged. Its not just the amount of energy that an adult/child will use its also the cost of building and maintaining the facilities in the first place. Lets not forget that many sites have had expensive play areas installed. By contrast the dogs, as far as Club sites are concerned, don't dramatically incur much in the way of extra costs. As I pointed out if you were to base charges on investment in facilities and use of those facilities it would be difficult to justify anything other than a modest charge for dogs. Obviously a charge for dogs and perhaps a limit on the number of dogs would probably be popular with some non dog owners but the Club have to balance that against what would be achieved if there were a charge.

David

Some of the CCC sites now have have doggy showers with heated water, does the CAMC not have similar offerings?

It is widely reported that the birth rate in this and many countries is falling, so the CAMC may have to consider another way to raise income, charging for dogs will become a "no brainer".

Some CAMC sites have bike/wetsuit/surfboard wash points if that’s what you mean.

Yeah, we go on sites that always have one. It’s called a kettle and a bucket, and costs us about 3 pence a pop. That’s a gas kettle by the way. It’s that or he’s taken for a beach swim. Which tends to be free………

I don't think you will need warm water for those items. It seems that CAMC dogs are missing out from their CCC cousins expectations.

Like you, I’m not a club member so have no idea of the temperature of the water but, unlike you, I'm not much bothered what CAMC have on site as their fees don't affect me. 😋

Still, it’s good to know you’ve got the dogs' best interests at heart.

Additonal caravan heating will be zero, a shower will be say 50p, additional cooking will be minimal

Well the same 'argument' could be used for charging extra for adults? Btw my kids always ate more than I did.

A French Perspective.

We just departed from  a Castel & Camping site, “La Garangoire” in the Vendee after eight days. Booked through the Club, it cost £250 for a 100msq pitch, with water, electricity and drainage, with a private shower, loo and basin with an outside sink. 
Great restaurant, well stocked shop and pleasant bar. 

Full of Brits!

Peter.