Joining different clubs

vbfg replied on 04/02/2022 09:48

vbfg

Posted on 04/02/2022 09:48

Hi all

I have been a CAMC member since I bought my van in 2013 and I have yet to stay on a site which I didn't like so I am not thinking of leaving the Club. A few years ago, I joined the CCC as well for 12 months, but left as when I joined, I was not aware that many of their sites have a minimum of 3 nights and as I was still working midweek at the time, found that it was not very suitable. I am now retired so thinking of rejoining, however, after reading on this discussion group about many bad reviews on Trustpilot, I had a look at some of them and was very surprised as they appear at odds with the reviews of their sites on their web page. I know that many of you are members of both Clubs and was wondering what your views about the "other" Club are

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vbfg replied on 05/02/2022 13:17

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Posted on 04/02/2022 17:43 by Tinwheeler

Don’t worry, vbfg, you don’t have to accept the pitch they take you to and can ask for something different.

Posted on 05/02/2022 13:17

Do they always give you another choice if there are others available? I wonder how they decide to allocate pitches?

Cornersteady replied on 05/02/2022 13:31

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Posted on 05/02/2022 13:17 by vbfg

Do they always give you another choice if there are others available? I wonder how they decide to allocate pitches?

Posted on 05/02/2022 13:31

They did with me when I wanted a different pitch. I didn't like having to ask in the first place and prefer to pick my own.

JimE replied on 05/02/2022 13:39

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Posted on 05/02/2022 13:39

Personally, I quite like the CCC's way of pitching. I always explain what our requirements are and we usually get what we wanted; if not, you can always ask for an alternative.

It saves a lot of units traipsing around the site on the lookout for that "perfect" pitch and it also means you don't have to report back to the site office to let them know your pitch number.

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Tinwheeler replied on 05/02/2022 14:01

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Posted on 05/02/2022 13:17 by vbfg

Do they always give you another choice if there are others available? I wonder how they decide to allocate pitches?

Posted on 05/02/2022 14:01

They usually ask for your preferences, eg near facilities/away from the play area, then take you to that area and point out a likely pitch but you’re quite at liberty to say you’d rather have something else, subject to availability. The warden will then direct you onto the pitch, which means you will be pitched correctly, and will help uncouple caravans if needed. He/she will then point out the nearest service point and other facilities.

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JVB66 replied on 05/02/2022 19:58

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Posted on 05/02/2022 13:39 by JimE

Personally, I quite like the CCC's way of pitching. I always explain what our requirements are and we usually get what we wanted; if not, you can always ask for an alternative.

It saves a lot of units traipsing around the site on the lookout for that "perfect" pitch and it also means you don't have to report back to the site office to let them know your pitch number.

Posted on 05/02/2022 19:58

Do the ccc not have numbers on barrier cards so they know which pitch you are on and when you have left

Tinwheeler replied on 05/02/2022 20:05

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Posted on 05/02/2022 19:58 by JVB66

Do the ccc not have numbers on barrier cards so they know which pitch you are on and when you have left

Posted on 05/02/2022 20:05

As I remember, they are usually key pad operated and the code number is given you you on check in.

JVB66 replied on 05/02/2022 20:07

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Posted on 05/02/2022 20:05 by Tinwheeler

As I remember, they are usually key pad operated and the code number is given you you on check in.

Posted on 05/02/2022 20:07

So the site staff have to keep checking for empty pitches?

Tinwheeler replied on 05/02/2022 20:11

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Posted on 05/02/2022 20:07 by JVB66

So the site staff have to keep checking for empty pitches?

Posted on 05/02/2022 20:11

Why would they 'keep' checking? Once a day at kick out time would suffice. They often have more site staff than CAMC with wardens out and about seeing what’s going on.

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