CAMC magazine. Maybe I'm alone in thinking this

777 replied on 04/05/2019 16:07

777

Posted on 04/05/2019 16:07

This has probably been covered elsewhere, but having returned to caravanning after five years, and of course, rejoining the Club, it is disappointing to see the monthly magazine has not moved on one jot. Full of adverts which dominate the pages, and full of non interesting articles about food and insects, it seems to me it is about time it had a complete revamp. The Club will deny it, but it does seem their testing team needs a revamp too. When did they really give a proper critique of any car or caravan - maybe it's just me, but the curnt magazine deserves little more than a 10 minute flick through, then into the bin.

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JVB66 replied on 06/05/2019 16:07

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Caravanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 06/05/2019 15:57 by Wildwood

The magazine divides members and there is no right answer except that the adverts pay for it so they are necessary. I like the content as do many others but whatever you include some will like it and others will not, it is just a matter of different things suit different people.

I accept there is a lack of criticism though in the magazine tests but this applies to the others too. Possibly if there is harsh criticism then they would get no more to test.

Posted on 06/05/2019 16:07

I have just been reading this months ccc mag and it is of similar content ,

ps including a letter asking why the CS network is shrinking,where have we heard similar about CLs via CT

JVB66 replied on 06/05/2019 18:01

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Caravanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 06/05/2019 11:37 by Tinwheeler

Is that so most of us won’t see it?😄

Posted on 06/05/2019 18:01

Or where the "modern " snowflakes are

Fozzie replied on 06/05/2019 20:12

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from Kent

Posted on 06/05/2019 11:37 by Tinwheeler

Is that so most of us won’t see it?😄

Posted on 06/05/2019 20:12

Yes Tinwheeler,hopefully

777 replied on 08/05/2019 14:47

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Posted on 06/05/2019 11:33 by Fozzie

Is it not possible for a Mod to move this thread/post to Facebook where it will be more at home.

Posted on 08/05/2019 14:47

Why?? What's your beef about it being on here? Are we touching a nerve somewhere?

Wherenext replied on 08/05/2019 21:56

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Campervanner from Clwyd

Posted on 05/05/2019 20:35 by Oneputt

Have a look at Oriole Birding website

Posted on 08/05/2019 21:56

Ta. Haven't heard of that one. Will peruse when I have a chance.

Wherenext replied on 08/05/2019 22:01

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Campervanner from Clwyd

Posted on 08/05/2019 22:01

Wildwood posted - if there is harsh criticism then they would get no more to test.

There are not that many caravan/m'home magazines on the market that have the potential to reach as many possible customers so just maybe the Manufacturers would have to raise their standards. The tests are supposed to be impartial.

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bill replied on 09/05/2019 08:52

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Posted on 09/05/2019 08:52

There will never be a change if the income from the adverts exceeds the production costs of the magazine.

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Cornersteady replied on 09/05/2019 08:57

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Caravanner from Tyne & Wear

Posted on 08/05/2019 22:01 by Wherenext

Wildwood posted - if there is harsh criticism then they would get no more to test.

There are not that many caravan/m'home magazines on the market that have the potential to reach as many possible customers so just maybe the Manufacturers would have to raise their standards. The tests are supposed to be impartial.

Posted on 09/05/2019 08:57

train tracks are impartial but they take you where you need to be