Ability to chose hardstanding pitches on all sites

AandJ replied on 08/09/2021 17:47

Posted on 08/09/2021 17:47

I want the club to look at giving members the option to chose hard standing or grass pitch on the sites where standard pitches can be either or. 
This season I have experienced problems on a few popular sites whereby I’ve booked a standard pitch with awning only to turn up (at a reasonable time 2-3pm) to find there are only grass pitches left. With a 4.5 tonne Motorhome this makes me Cringe. With all the rain we’ve had grass pitches have been really soft and twice we’ve had to get off using mud runners. 
I’ve also seen many other Motorhome sand larger caravans struggling to stop wheels sinking in or awning being like mud pools. There have been several reviews around on some of these sites were members have stated they’ve booked a std pitch with awning expecting hardstanding, as on sites that are all hardstanding, only to turn up to be told only grass left and these have been very wet and several not fit for purpose. 
The sites that I experienced problems with and heard from other members that have major issues are, Tewkesbury, Hurn Lane, Seacroft, Hill Head and Gowerton. There are probably others. 
I know some people like grass and that’s fine, but if that’s the case let them book them and let those of us who literally hate them cos they are not suitable for modern caravans or Motorhome chose hard standing. 
I don’t even mind paying a bit more for hard standing but I do object to paying the same for a poor quality, inferior, soggy under sized grass pitch ( lots of these at Tewkesbury and Hurn Lane ) . It should be personal choice so give us that choice and I think you might find there’s a drop in bookings at these sites, perhaps that’s why you don’t put in in the information options. 
Of course the best option would be to do away with soggy grass pitches and make them hard standing or at least increase the proportion of hard standing . So come on CAMC give us the option on all sites so that we’re all getting the same value for our money and not getting Stuck in the Mud which is we’re the club seems to be .

replied on 15/09/2021 22:02

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:59 by Tinwheeler

I’m a huge fan of online banking and saving. If I stuck with what’s in the high street there would be no choice at all. 

Plastic - bring it on!

Posted on 15/09/2021 22:02

I get my best interest rates by postal although they no doubt do internet. I have seen too many having difficulties with internet accounts.

SteveL replied on 16/09/2021 06:37

Posted on 16/09/2021 06:37

Hopefully if they do start charging deposits, they will give some warning about when they are going to pull the plug for essential maintenance. It doesn’t matter that much if on CT, like last night, but if your in the middle of credit card transaction not so good.

replied on 16/09/2021 06:56

Posted on 16/09/2021 06:37 by SteveL

Hopefully if they do start charging deposits, they will give some warning about when they are going to pull the plug for essential maintenance. It doesn’t matter that much if on CT, like last night, but if your in the middle of credit card transaction not so good.

Posted on 16/09/2021 06:56

I wonder who would host the payment aspect

SteveL replied on 16/09/2021 07:13

Posted on 16/09/2021 06:56 by

I wonder who would host the payment aspect

Posted on 16/09/2021 07:13

It may well be a third party site that you are directed to and then I suppose at least the payment would go through. Although when it tried to direct you back to the CC site for your confirmation of booking, nothing would happen as the site had been taken down. Hopefully when it was all up and running again the payment would match with a booking.🤔

It is probably not that likely statistically. I just find it annoying that they pull the plug with no announcement. They can manage other annoying pop ups, so why not one saying, going down in 10 minutes please log off.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 16/09/2021 07:55

Posted on 15/09/2021 21:01 by davetommo

There are still shops that won’t accept credit cards for transactions under £5

Posted on 16/09/2021 07:55

I don’t doubt that DT-I don’t use them👍🏻

rjb replied on 16/09/2021 09:43

Posted on 15/09/2021 11:08 by brue

I'm not aware this is the case but at least preferences can be booked by all users. Some C&CC sites have very few tent pitches some have many.

Posted on 16/09/2021 09:43

All pitches are for all types of units

brue replied on 16/09/2021 09:44

Posted on 16/09/2021 09:44

I would guess people will still be able to roll up on site at the last minute and book an available pitch and also book ahead. The transactions are interbank. These systems have to be very flexible.

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