Caravan and motorhome club

[Deleted member 5816]

Then again you might get a 10 year old Swift or whatever loads of unsafe diy gas and electrical jobs all in a dangerous condition never had a habitation check, guy chain smokes as well.
IMHO it not about safety at all its self appointed snobbish Site Manages that see a VAN then it’s question of its not coming on MY site. I have seen many self employed using their only transport ie a van towing a vcaravan being refused entry onto sites with the self imposed van rule. Next thing lift up solar panels will be banned. :scared:

Alf

I may be right or wrong but if the self build vehicle is unsafe then the compulsory insurance will be void in the event of an incident when parked up. And then what? The assessor would want to see evidence of habitation checks by suitably qualified persons. You are talking LPG, 240v electrics and petrol or diesel. If a members turns up in a self build with all the appropriate gas, electric and habitation certification and insurance then regardless of the vehicle age the vehicle should be allowed to enter.

Having paid for a space on a CAMC site surely members would like to think the site wardens would use some common sense when allowing members to park up on their sites and if they consider there is a possible hazard they would not permit the vehicle on the site.

Many privately owned caravan parks have similar requirements. Including not permitting white vans to enter on their own as these are considered to be commercial vehicles and not designed for sleeping in. Self builds potentially do not have the safety features that professional builds have to have to pass certification.

 

[korky]

I may be right or wrong but if the self build vehicle is unsafe then the compulsory insurance will be void in the event of an incident when parked up. And then what? The assessor would want to see evidence of habitation checks by suitably qualified persons. You are talking LPG, 240v electrics and petrol or diesel. If a members turns up in a self build with all the appropriate gas, electric and habitation certification and insurance then regardless of the vehicle age the vehicle should be allowed to enter.

Having paid for a space on a CAMC site surely members would like to think the site wardens would use some common sense when allowing members to park up on their sites and if they consider there is a possible hazard they would not permit the vehicle on the site.

Many privately owned caravan parks have similar requirements. Including not permitting white vans to enter on their own as these are considered to be commercial vehicles and not designed for sleeping in. Self builds potentially do not have the safety features that professional builds have to have to pass certification.

If you think that the majority of habitation checks are carried out by qualified people think again. Most insurance does not require habitation checks either.

Korky.

 

[Nabsim]

I pondered this a couple of months ago, was in C&CC but wasn’t sure if it would be better changing to C&MC. In the end I rejoined C&CC as I couldn’t see what extra I would get for the extra cost, suppose it depends how you use sites.

I have stopped on a small CS with Charlie and they didn’t bother that I wasn’t a member, great for a fiver with just peace and quiet and Elsa and fresh water. Have used a few of the £10 to £15 C&CC sites if they have one nearby when I need one and they have been good but basic.

I have stopped to empty cassette and fill water on two occasions for free, that’s when I thought it was free so not sure if I am on a list somewhere ha ha.

I haven’t found anything except relaxed and helpful with those in charge on th C&CC sites I have stopped on with only basic common sense rules. I see the posts about nazi like commandants on C&MC sites but they can’t all be that bad as Charlie winters on them an murder has not been committed yet

When I do need a site if and we are somewhere we don’t know I normally use pitchup to find anyway

 

[Debroos]

If I remember correctly, a few years ago we joined both and, on comparing their c.s and c.l sites the c&cc seemed more expensive for 2 adults than the c&mc.
Would anyone know if this is still the case?

 

[Wooie1958]

If I remember correctly, a few years ago we joined both and, on comparing their c.s and c.l sites the c&cc seemed more expensive for 2 adults than the c&mc.
Would anyone know if this is still the case?

Each one varies in price depending on where they are but long gone are the days of a CL / CS for £5-ish with a lot around the £20 mark now :scared:

 

[wildebus]

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I have stopped on a small CS with Charlie and they didn’t bother that I wasn’t a member, great for a fiver with just peace and quiet and Elsa and fresh water.
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When I do need a site if and we are somewhere we don’t know I normally use pitchup to find anyway

they had an Elsa? what about an Anna? must have been really cold? (Were you Frozen?)

Pitchup? is that a Phone App?

 

[Channa]

I can only speak of what was the CC club

I have seen tradesmen essentially using their van to tow a caravan if it is sign written can be turned away or asked to park in visitor parking, obviously to do with the image it sets and I assume agreed by a consensus of members ? Also it detracts undesirable travellining community from setting up camp and causing havoc this recently happened at Burrs country Park in Bury . I have also seen it at Ty mawr a park resorts site in Towyn.

Re the wardens it is a mixed bag like you would expect some are more laid back than others but also depends on the sites high volume sites tend to be more regimented but perhaps the volume of people passing through makes it necessary

On CC sites I have never seen a clubhouse in fact for sociability the WC meets are far more people orientated with camp fires communal gazebos

One size doesn't fit all, in offer and locations etc but on the basis advance bookings required and often block bookings in peak periods the CC must be doing something right satisfying the masses

WC members are a strange bunch (in a nice way) all of us do seem to have a rebellious streak

Channa

 

[antiquesam]

It is still possible to find the basic CL for £5 or £6, mainly on out of the way farms. The beauty of these are you are very often the only people on the field. Club site wardens were traditionally drawn from the army and prison service who believed in regimentation, but the newer generation are often early retirees who want to finance their dream of being a nomad.

 

[mistericeman]

It is still possible to find the basic CL for £5 or £6, mainly on out of the way farms. The beauty of these are you are very often the only people on the field. Club site wardens were traditionally drawn from the army and prison service who believed in regimentation, but the newer generation are often early retirees who want to finance their dream of being a nomad.

Two of our fave CL/CS locations (less than an hour away are £5/£7 a, night.....
Water and dump point with little else but stunning views and peace/quiet...

No camp commandant... No pegs to line up to.... No requirement to all face the same way etc.

 

[Deleted member 58274]

Sites

We are in CaMC....the fees do seem to be increasing but we only use a couple of times a year to meet my uncle and aunt in their 80's who will only use sites. We notice the "peg" rule...but not always...some pitches are naturally segregated and no pegs !! (not many admittedly) Not experienced a commandant as of yet !! We use a CL in Suffolk (£11 with ehu) to visit family (he in a static with no spare room) and are always alone on a delightful horse farm/stables. Also, always have the pitch nearest service point so permanent water supply and waste outlet connected....so... it's a matter of what you can find....Maja

 

[spigot]

I keep hearing that the excuse for joining one of the wretched clubs is to use the CSs or CLs.

What most people don't realise is that that these small sites belong to independent landowners such as Farmers, Smallholders, Publicans etc. who are concerned with income & unless they've been brainwashed by one of the mafia clubs, couldn't give a toss whether you're a member or not.