Steamer Quay refurb removal of non EHU pitches

Hja replied on 20/12/2022 21:41

Posted on 20/12/2022 21:41

Just had my copy of the December magazine and noticed that the economy pitches are to be removed at Steamer Quay as part of the refurbishment.  As I understand it, these are the non-EHU pitches.  Isnt this somewhat short sighted in the current climate?  Surely more will be using off grid as a way of saving money?  We certainly will be next year.  Maybe there is some special issue at this site?  I havnt stayed there, just noticed it in the magazine. 

 

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young thomas replied on 30/12/2022 08:46

Posted on 29/12/2022 21:57 by PJMEG

I agree that yes you probably can get cheaper deals but at what level, my current level with Green Flag covers 3 cars home start and European cover plus any car cover.

The caravan cover is maybe due to the fact our van is in COSSOA Gold level storage so halved my premium.

So yes I feel I get a good deal, but again we all have the choice to make our minds up in all decisions we make regardless of what it might be.

Posted on 30/12/2022 08:46

My MH insurance has gone down for each of the last three years and can't be matched by the Club despite our van being at home.

your insurance might be lower for keeping a van in storage but I couldn't be doing with that hassle. The convenience of having the MH at home far outweighs any potential premium, however my insurance (incl European recovery) is based on the van being at home and I doubt it would be any cheaper if in storage.

Tinwheeler replied on 30/12/2022 08:55

Posted on 30/12/2022 07:45 by

I don't count comparing club sites with/without membership - I see member price as normal and non member as paying a surcharge.

I agree.  Nothing but a draconian penalty.

Posted on 30/12/2022 08:55

That's rather an odd way of looking at it in my opinion.

How can something that is purely optional be a penalty? No non-member has to use club sites. I certainly won't be.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 30/12/2022 09:14

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:14

If folk think std charges for using sites/pitches are expensive then it’s a good bet non members would baulk & opt out-common sense really. Optional for sureπŸ‘πŸ»

Draconian Penalty=Harsh Punisment, really? I think notπŸ™

young thomas replied on 30/12/2022 09:18

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:18

Well I must be odd too...IMHO it's certainly a surcharge.

I'm a member (for use of CLs) but even then I won't be paying Club member prices, let alone the surcharged ones.πŸ’·

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 30/12/2022 09:22

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:18 by young thomas

Well I must be odd too...IMHO it's certainly a surcharge.

I'm a member (for use of CLs) but even then I won't be paying Club member prices, let alone the surcharged ones.πŸ’·

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:22

Surcharge=additional payment, I agree BBπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

young thomas replied on 30/12/2022 09:26

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:22 by Rocky 2 buckets

Surcharge=additional payment, I agree BBπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:26

...but if that extra surcharge is set at the level of £15 a night for camping pitch, I'd suggest we're moving into the realms of 'draconian' (excessive)...πŸ’·πŸ’·πŸ’·

£3 a night wouldn't be excessive...IMHO £15 definitely is....🀷🏻‍♂️

Tinwheeler replied on 30/12/2022 09:34

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:26 by young thomas

...but if that extra surcharge is set at the level of Β£15 a night for camping pitch, I'd suggest we're moving into the realms of 'draconian' (excessive)...πŸ’·πŸ’·πŸ’·

Β£3 a night wouldn't be excessive...IMHO Β£15 definitely is....πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:34

A surcharge is a surcharge no matter of how much but the point is that it is purely optional in the same way as choosing to shop in Waitrose as opposed to Aldi is optional. One wouldn't describe paying higher prices as a penalty when it's a choice.

young thomas replied on 30/12/2022 09:42

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:42

Yes, this surcharge is certainly a surcharge...and at £15 it's Draconian...

hence, Draconian SurchargeπŸ˜‰

anyway, we've moved way off the removal of non EHU pitches at SQ, where the new refurb will mean price increases at about a level similar to the above Draconian SurchargeπŸ˜‰

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 30/12/2022 10:12

Posted on 30/12/2022 09:26 by young thomas

...but if that extra surcharge is set at the level of Β£15 a night for camping pitch, I'd suggest we're moving into the realms of 'draconian' (excessive)...πŸ’·πŸ’·πŸ’·

Β£3 a night wouldn't be excessive...IMHO Β£15 definitely is....πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

Posted on 30/12/2022 10:12

If you don’t pay it(optional) I’d suggest we are just not re draconianπŸ‘πŸ»

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