John H
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But where do the Lib Dems go??? (Btw, as a reluctant CC member, I resent being called a potential Tory - pistols at dawn I think Mr Firefox).
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But where do the Lib Dems go??? (Btw, as a reluctant CC member, I resent being called a potential Tory - pistols at dawn I think Mr Firefox).
GregM
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Personally I think it depends on what you are after, when we were tuggers years ago we joined just the CC club and as a family with young kids we found at times we were being looked down on by the 'elder members' on the site.
When we got our van a couple of years we joined both clubs. In the first year we spent many weekends at CC&C DA meets and used their CS's on more than a few occassions. I think we have also spent a total of a week on CC&C sites and never felt 'looked down on' by anyone. Although the CC&C membership ranges from young families to the more mature people, everyone appears to be there to have FUN.
We never stopped in the CC sites or CL's iin the first year with the van so dropped the membership.
As for discounts, insurance via one of the clubs was more expensive than going direct to the insurance company so have not bothered looking at other so called 'discounts'
When we got our van a couple of years we joined both clubs. In the first year we spent many weekends at CC&C DA meets and used their CS's on more than a few occassions. I think we have also spent a total of a week on CC&C sites and never felt 'looked down on' by anyone. Although the CC&C membership ranges from young families to the more mature people, everyone appears to be there to have FUN.
We never stopped in the CC sites or CL's iin the first year with the van so dropped the membership.
As for discounts, insurance via one of the clubs was more expensive than going direct to the insurance company so have not bothered looking at other so called 'discounts'
GregM
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The Lib Dems just wait to see who will offer them the biggest pitch and go there, only to find they get the smallest pitch on the site.
John H
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Typical LibDem - all things to all men! But I too belong to the CC only for the CLs - fancy entering into a coalition?
fergiebabe
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I`ve been in them both but have recently dropped the C&CC. The main advantage of the CC is their policy of allowing you to pick your own pitch rather than be allocated one by "The man on the Bike". Also the C&CC appear to have a policy of 12 hr grass cutting at 20 miles per hour. I agree to a certain extent, that some posing does take place with regard to rigs however I`m well past the age where things like that bother me. I certainly dont take my van on site to polish it but do get some amusement from watching people who do. Enjoy!!!!
firetrader
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Low cost sites?
I found this thread very interesting as I am deliberating on which one to join- we have VW CAMPER (t25) and I am buying a drive a way Kyam awning for the summer- can anyone confirm that both the CC & CCL allow a Mororhome with a driveaway awning - also are the low cost quieter sites availalble at both at the £6 mark suggested in the previous posts - or is one better than the other in this regard? ( Would'nt want to have to pay for a motorhome fee and an awning fee as well)
I found this thread very interesting as I am deliberating on which one to join- we have VW CAMPER (t25) and I am buying a drive a way Kyam awning for the summer- can anyone confirm that both the CC & CCL allow a Mororhome with a driveaway awning - also are the low cost quieter sites availalble at both at the £6 mark suggested in the previous posts - or is one better than the other in this regard? ( Would'nt want to have to pay for a motorhome fee and an awning fee as well)
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CC allow awnings on their main sites where awning pitches are available. I think they cost the same as normal pitches, but you'd have to check with the particular site.
Most CC CL's allow awnings. It depends on the site. Where they do allow them they are either free or you have to pay 50p or £1 extra.
It's up to the sites, which are privately owned, and not the CC how they charge. Most have hook up and awning thrown in with the overnight price, but some have a basic rate and then charge extra for awnings or hook ups.
Most CC CL's allow awnings. It depends on the site. Where they do allow them they are either free or you have to pay 50p or £1 extra.
It's up to the sites, which are privately owned, and not the CC how they charge. Most have hook up and awning thrown in with the overnight price, but some have a basic rate and then charge extra for awnings or hook ups.
Norm
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We belong to both organisations & have found them to be similar in most respects (& here comes the "however")....however we have found that the CC sites get booked up early & it can be difficult to get the more popular sites unless you book really early in the season. I suspect that this may be due to the fact that the CC do not require a deposit to secure a site, so in theory you can book as many as you like & if you decide not to turn up you don't lose anything (a different matter if you can't get in to a theoretically "full" site!). The deposit system with the C&CC works well & if you can't make the arranged date you can transfer to another date if you provide the site with adequate notice. 'Hope this is of use.
Hi everyone, getting geared up for the next season of camping, can't wait!! This is the second year of having a van, loved it last year but as we were relocating didn't use it as much as we wanted!! I am intending on getting out as much as possible!!
I'm considering joining one of the clubs to try and reduce my insurance and take advantage of discounts you can get. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend which one is best for campervanners? The Caravan Club or Camping and Caravan Club.
Thanks in advance.
We belong to both organisations & have found them to be similar in most respects (& here comes the "however")....however we have found that the CC sites get booked up early & it can be difficult to get the more popular sites unless you book really early in the season. I suspect that this may be due to the fact that the CC do not require a deposit to secure a site, so in theory you can book as many as you like & if you decide not to turn up you don't lose anything (a different matter if you can't get in to a theoretically "full" site!). The deposit system with the C&CC works well & if you can't make the arranged date you can transfer to another date if you provide the site with adequate notice. 'Hope this is of use.
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IF your going to use the small CL or CS sites then the Caravan Club has the most and I think the best. You should be able to find a good selection of CL sites all over the UK for around the £6 mark or even less. One we stayed on in the Forest of Dean was fab and only £3.50. These cheap CL sites will not have hookup but will have waste disposal and a water tap. CL sites with hookup start at around £8 but are typically £10-£15.
If your touring and moving on every couple of days like we do you shouldnt need hookup anyway as your battery should charge on the move (well ours does).
champstar
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A bit biased here as I am a committee member of the C&CC Scottish area Motorcaravan section. We very rarely use the big sites unless on a rally (= cheaper). When not rallying we usually wild camp but the benefits are there..DA and section rallies up to five days at a time and also THS or temporary hiliday sites which are great for touring the country.
I have never been a member of the CC but would only join if I wanted to use there CLs but you can usually find somewhere to go camp with a DA or section...you dont have to join in the social side but you can use it as a base for touring or just to sit and relax between the rain..oops meant sunny intervals !!!
A bit biased here as I am a committee member of the C&CC Scottish area Motorcaravan section. We very rarely use the big sites unless on a rally (= cheaper). When not rallying we usually wild camp but the benefits are there..DA and section rallies up to five days at a time and also THS or temporary hiliday sites which are great for touring the country.
I have never been a member of the CC but would only join if I wanted to use there CLs but you can usually find somewhere to go camp with a DA or section...you dont have to join in the social side but you can use it as a base for touring or just to sit and relax between the rain..oops meant sunny intervals !!!