Email regarding price increases

Posted on 06/04/2022 21:04 by JollyKernow

Evening

Reducing the amperage is a good idea, it focusses the user. It would be cheaper to change the sites rcd's compared to installing meters to each bollard. Buying in bulk, 10 amp rcd's go out around £20 a pop, so on my site that would be £2300 plus labour at approx 1 & 1/2 days. I don't think that's the way forward though. Personally I'd like to see digital meters for each 16 amp  pitch run remotely from reception, payable at departure through previously submitted details by the user. Very expensive. Second choice would be prepaid card meters preloaded online. Who knows what's around the corner

JK

 

Posted on 06/04/2022 20:53 by Tammygirl

Today I asked the club (via chat) how to cancel the automatic membership renewal as I was thinking about not renewing when its due in May. 

I got the information I required but it surprised me that I was not asked WHY  I was considering not renewing.

Surely this is something that the club needs to know. As a member it really doesn't make you feel valued,  they keep spouting about being valued members, valued my eye. 

Reasons why we might not renew, is it VFM anymore, deposit system doesn't bother me but they have now lost the edge they had against other operators. We are members of both clubs, so we need to be. We hardly ever use club sites these days only CLs.

This latest rise in prices which has not been dealt with very well has just put the icing on the cake. Everyone has to make their own decision but for us I cant see its worth staying members of both clubs.

Posted on 06/04/2022 21:02 by Cornersteady

Would 10 Amps really make that much of significant difference.

Just because 16A is available doesn't mean you have to use it all or even is it possible to use it all of the time? I use EHU for heating and while it is heating the caravan up it's on at the 1.8 Kw but after that the caravan is kept warm enough at the 0.9 Kw setting. I can't think of too many times when I reach 3 Kw, maybe on a really cold morning when it's sub zero outside and the electric hob is on as well while cooking, a kettle? or a hair dryer? but these are short lived times although I suppose every little bit helps.

10 A would give 2400 W to 'play' with.  

Just to add, if the club does this alone isn't there the danger that people will go to other sites that offer 16A? I personally feel that outside of CT people want as much power as they can for all their needs?

Posted on 06/04/2022 21:04 by JollyKernow

Evening

Reducing the amperage is a good idea, it focusses the user. It would be cheaper to change the sites rcd's compared to installing meters to each bollard. Buying in bulk, 10 amp rcd's go out around £20 a pop, so on my site that would be £2300 plus labour at approx 1 & 1/2 days. I don't think that's the way forward though. Personally I'd like to see digital meters for each 16 amp  pitch run remotely from reception, payable at departure through previously submitted details by the user. Very expensive. Second choice would be prepaid card meters preloaded online. Who knows what's around the corner

JK

 

Posted on 06/04/2022 21:04 by JollyKernow

Evening

Reducing the amperage is a good idea, it focusses the user. It would be cheaper to change the sites rcd's compared to installing meters to each bollard. Buying in bulk, 10 amp rcd's go out around £20 a pop, so on my site that would be £2300 plus labour at approx 1 & 1/2 days. I don't think that's the way forward though. Personally I'd like to see digital meters for each 16 amp  pitch run remotely from reception, payable at departure through previously submitted details by the user. Very expensive. Second choice would be prepaid card meters preloaded online. Who knows what's around the corner

JK

 

Posted on 05/04/2022 21:59 by nelliethehooker

From Jilly's OP.

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.

Reading Davetommo's post it would appear that either that is not the case or that on certain sites there is no increase, although I can't believe the latter would be the case knowing the CC!😊

Posted on 06/04/2022 21:04 by JollyKernow

Evening

Reducing the amperage is a good idea, it focusses the user. It would be cheaper to change the sites rcd's compared to installing meters to each bollard. Buying in bulk, 10 amp rcd's go out around £20 a pop, so on my site that would be £2300 plus labour at approx 1 & 1/2 days. I don't think that's the way forward though. Personally I'd like to see digital meters for each 16 amp  pitch run remotely from reception, payable at departure through previously submitted details by the user. Very expensive. Second choice would be prepaid card meters preloaded online. Who knows what's around the corner

JK

 

Posted on 21/03/2022 15:11 by JillwithaJay

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"