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 .

MikeyA replied on 16/09/2021 18:59

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 16/09/2021 18:59

Goodness me, we finally agree on something.  laughing

JollyKernow replied on 16/09/2021 19:33

Posted on 16/09/2021 08:58 by cyberyacht

Not if you live in East Grinstead. You can just pop in to HO and pay over the counter. wink

Posted on 16/09/2021 19:33

 There is no counter at EGH cyber and probably at present no one there either (working from home)surprised

JK

nelliethehooker replied on 16/09/2021 20:03

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:37 by EmilysDad

they obviously don't shop at all on line then & will be goosed when we go completely cashless then ..... It's the 21st century. We were in a pub last week that did not take cash at all ... all transactions by a card of some sort.

Posted on 16/09/2021 20:03

Well jolly good for you!

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 16/09/2021 21:00

Posted on 16/09/2021 18:53 by davetommo

If you want to use CL’s your choice is very limited if you refuse to pay cash

Posted on 16/09/2021 21:00

I’ve been using all camping options for many years without issue🤷🏻‍♂️, it’s doable with the right attitude👍🏻😊

davetommo replied on 16/09/2021 21:04

Posted on 16/09/2021 21:00 by Rocky 2 buckets

I’ve been using all camping options for many years without issue🤷🏻‍♂️, it’s doable with the right attitude👍🏻😊

Posted on 16/09/2021 21:04

Can I take it then that if you do use CL’s you have a very limited choice. I am not against plastic, I use it as often as I can even for the smallest amount  as it gives me lots of cashback.

Takethedogalong replied on 16/09/2021 21:19

Posted on 16/09/2021 18:53 by davetommo

If you want to use CL’s your choice is very limited if you refuse to pay cash

Posted on 16/09/2021 21:19

Most CLs use at least a couple of methods of payment, and some are very sophisticated. In a year we can pay CLs by BACS, by Cheque, or by Cash, or often online. That’s our experience. Some you can pay electronically if they have another business alongside. 

 

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davetommo replied on 16/09/2021 22:24

Posted on 16/09/2021 21:19 by Takethedogalong

You do come out with some utter rubbish at times DT. Most CLs use at least a couple of methods of payment, and some are very sophisticated. In a year we can pay CLs by BACS, by Cheque, or by Cash, or often online. That’s our experience. Some you can pay electronically if they have another business alongside. 

Posted on 16/09/2021 22:24

There is nothing rubbish about what i say regarding payment on cl’s. Just check your handbook or online and you will find the majority of CL’s only want cash or cheque. The last 3 I have used only want payment this way. Admitted some do take cards or BACS. I have used BACS to pay for the old 1 or  2 but never a card which I prefer to use. 
I would like to say before you accuse someone of talking rubbish to check the facts and look in your handbook or online. Then tell me out of all the thousands of CL’s in the book how many accept cards or BACS. 
Also ask you mate cornersteady who did a like to do the same.

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