Email regarding price increases

JillwithaJay replied on 21/03/2022 15:11

Posted on 21/03/2022 15:11

Anybody received this yet?

"We look forward to welcoming you shortly on our UK Club campsites.


Ahead of your arrival, we wanted to give you advance notice that we’ll be making a small increase to our UK Club campsite prices for stays between 5 April 2022 and 3 January 2023 inclusive.


The unfortunate and sad events which have engulfed the world in recent weeks have meant worldwide electricity costs have increased exponentially. In fact the Club's electricity costs are forecast to increase by an unprecedented amount of around 50% this year.


The fairest way for the Club to manage the rising cost of energy required to run our UK Club campsites is for all members to pay a little bit extra when staying with us this year. This small price increase will support the Club in the face of the rising cost of energy and also help ensure that we can continue to reinvest in improving the UK Club campsite network.


What this means for you:


The increase will be between 70p and £2.50 per night depending on the season and the campsite you are planning to stay on. These calculations are based on a standard touring pitch and two adults.
From 5 April 2022 you’ll be able to see the exact new price you’ll pay by logging into ‘My profile’ and clicking on the ‘My UK Sites Bookings’ section.


There’s no need for you to do anything, on arrival at the campsite you will be charged the appropriate amount.


We appreciate this price increase will not be welcomed, however we would like to share that members have saved over £12.5 million on stays at our UK Club campsite network since July 2020, as the Club passed on the full Government VAT rate saving to members.


We need your support to ensure our wonderful Club can continue to operate all of our amazing campsites at the same high standards during the busy summer season and into the winter, when we expect utility costs to rise further.


What can you do to help:


Below are a few hints and tips to help reduce the cost of electricity usage when you are staying on one of our campsites.


If you have a solar unit on your outfit please use it as much as possible
Make sure indoor and outside lights, any heating appliances and electrical equipment are all turned off when you go out for the day and overnight
We want members to enjoy many holidays with the Club this year, so thank you for your continued loyalty and support, and we wish you an enjoyable 2022 season of touring.


Best wishes
The Caravan and Motorhome Club"

allanandjean replied on 21/03/2022 17:50

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:50

No email received. 

The site owner I spoke to last week said he had put up his prices by 10%, more than usual, but felt he was likely to find that insufficient to cover his costs.

My EDF letter arrived today-33.5% increase and my heating oil was over 50% more in February than last year.

 

mickysf replied on 21/03/2022 18:01

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:45 by

So its taxpayers money. I still think it was  nothing to boast about .

Posted on 21/03/2022 18:01

At least they were honest, upfront and transparent, they clearly need to inform some as to how that money was gained and used. 

Cornersteady replied on 21/03/2022 18:09

Posted on 21/03/2022 17:29 by mickysf

What can be done to help reduce usage and costs? Here’s a couple of suggestions.

  • Have the option to opt out of using the EHU supply completely and pay a nominal surcharge for communal electric use in toilets, street lighting, reception etc. 
  • As others have said, meter the usage, I’m sure it’s being considered and on the way, so those heating awnings etc are paying their way.

Posted on 21/03/2022 18:09

yes, but probably more than nominal if you take into account the oil/gas costs for both heating and hot water as they are going up as well?   

Again installing 10,000 plus meters across the network will cost a substantial sum? Based on 200 sites at around 50 pitches per site so probably a bit on the low side. I think the last time this was discussed estimates ranged from hundred of thousands of pounds and some were close to and above a million pounds.

Whatever the cost, it is money that cannot be recouped in any way and is just a further drain of club finances?

Also I'm not sure it will reduce the costs that much? It wouldn't for me as when I'd been in metered accommodation I've used exactly what I needed to fully enjoy my holiday (as in my view no point in going on holiday otherwise) but other's might I suppose. Also it might push people to use more gas?

Also every other competitor would have to do it as well? Otherwise again people will go to where it is inclusive? I would. 

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Janny replied on 21/03/2022 18:54

Posted on 21/03/2022 18:54

We have been expecting this , Caravan Club sites are getting very expensive as it is expecially in summer , we do half and half Caravan Club and CLs just to make our money go further and still tour 2 weeks every month , CLs are also either putting there prices up or putting in electric meters , at the end of the day you pay your money you make your choice , caravanning is not a cheap hobby now expecially with the cost of rising fuel prices

Briang replied on 21/03/2022 18:55

Posted on 21/03/2022 18:55

 I have 80 nights booked with the club from April until September, how much extra is this going to cost. Thats £200.00 more at £2.50 per night.

Cornersteady replied on 21/03/2022 19:14

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I dont share the enthusiasm for demanding 16 amp supplies.  We manage perfectly well on 6 or 8 and at one special case just 4 amp. We use site facilities  which by thier very nature make more efficient use of power than heating up small quantities in caravans . We rarely need heating but even that can be managed even if by burning a bit of gas if the supply is metered.

Posted on 21/03/2022 19:14

Well it must be said to keep thing in perspective that is because you use sites mainly abroad where temperatures are somewhat higher than in the UK most of the time in three of the seasons seasons and certainly far higher than in winter, so yes you can manage perfectly well on reduced amps with little heating as you don't have to heat a caravan in single figure temperatures.  I know you don't tour in the UK a lot but perhaps if you used your outfit during the colder months here you might think differently? 

Anyway off topic, and I don't think reducing amps will reduce prices. 

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Posted on 21/03/2022 19:14 by Cornersteady

Well it must be said to keep thing in perspective that is because you use sites mainly abroad where temperatures are somewhat higher than in the UK most of the time in three of the seasons seasons and certainly far higher than in winter, so yes you can manage perfectly well on reduced amps with little heating as you don't have to heat a caravan in single figure temperatures.  I know you don't tour in the UK a lot but perhaps if you used your outfit during the colder months here you might think differently? 

Anyway off topic, and I don't think reducing amps will reduce prices. 

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