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"

Wherenext replied on 17/04/2022 17:55

Posted on 17/04/2022 14:45 by JVB66

Vat has also gone back to 20 per cent. As well as the add surcharge for add power costs

Posted on 17/04/2022 17:55

I thought that the price was always set at 20% and then reduced at site when you arrived and paid but maybe I'm wrong as I don't use sites very often. Maybe you can confirm or deny JVB?

JollyKernow replied on 17/04/2022 18:04

Posted on 17/04/2022 17:55 by Wherenext

I thought that the price was always set at 20% and then reduced at site when you arrived and paid but maybe I'm wrong as I don't use sites very often. Maybe you can confirm or deny JVB?

Posted on 17/04/2022 18:04

 Evening

It was adjusted at point of sale Wherenext

 

Jk

Tammygirl replied on 18/04/2022 17:38

Posted on 18/04/2022 17:38

We not use sites that much these days preferring CLs but that really started in 2020 due to Covid.

Now it's more to do with a) the price of CAMC sites and b) we rather like CLs

As to what would be more effective, IMO the club needs and wants to reduce usage, as do we all. The only way to do that is to pay for what you use, it really does focus the mind once you've experienced a metered electricity pitch. 

By reducing the amps to 10 amp I personally don't think it would make a lot of difference to all but the highest wasters of electricity. I know I can manage quite happily even in winter on 10amp. The idea of 6amp I think is unworkable in this country given our weather, that and most folk don't seem to understand how low that is. Wardens would be sent demented by bollards constantly being overloaded. 

Metered is expensive agreed but it has to be a longterm decision, it ain't going to get cheaper anytime soon. 

JVB66 replied on 18/04/2022 17:56

Posted on 18/04/2022 17:56

Prices increasing are going to be with for the foreseeable  future ,the chip van owner who comes to Great Yarmouth( he comes from Lowestoft) was saying his cooking oil had gone up by £15 a drum? and Cod prices were high as it was now coming from the Fairos?

And our chippy.  has increased his prices from £7 for a large cod and chips to £10.50 all down to costs that he can longer absorb or subsidise. from his restaurant 

JollyKernow replied on 18/04/2022 20:15

Posted on 18/04/2022 17:38 by Tammygirl

We not use sites that much these days preferring CLs but that really started in 2020 due to Covid.

Now it's more to do with a) the price of CAMC sites and b) we rather like CLs

As to what would be more effective, IMO the club needs and wants to reduce usage, as do we all. The only way to do that is to pay for what you use, it really does focus the mind once you've experienced a metered electricity pitch. 

By reducing the amps to 10 amp I personally don't think it would make a lot of difference to all but the highest wasters of electricity. I know I can manage quite happily even in winter on 10amp. The idea of 6amp I think is unworkable in this country given our weather, that and most folk don't seem to understand how low that is. Wardens would be sent demented by bollards constantly being overloaded. 

Metered is expensive agreed but it has to be a longterm decision, it ain't going to get cheaper anytime soon. 

Posted on 18/04/2022 20:15

Evening

"Wardens would be sent demented by bolllards constantly being overloaded" That happens now with increasing regularity Tammygirl and that's with 16 ampsundecided

JK

Cornersteady replied on 18/04/2022 20:21

Posted on 18/04/2022 20:15 by JollyKernow

Evening

"Wardens would be sent demented by bolllards constantly being overloaded" That happens now with increasing regularity Tammygirl and that's with 16 ampsundecided

JK

Posted on 18/04/2022 20:21

Well maybe up the amps to say 30 - would that help?

Actually if and when metering happens I hope there might be an increase for a higher price of course? smile

JVB66 replied on 18/04/2022 20:23

Posted on 18/04/2022 20:15 by JollyKernow

Evening

"Wardens would be sent demented by bolllards constantly being overloaded" That happens now with increasing regularity Tammygirl and that's with 16 ampsundecided

JK

Posted on 18/04/2022 20:23

Does that happen more often on sites that the amount EHUs are quite close to the max for each main trip?

JVB66 replied on 18/04/2022 20:32

Posted on 17/04/2022 17:55 by Wherenext

I thought that the price was always set at 20% and then reduced at site when you arrived and paid but maybe I'm wrong as I don't use sites very often. Maybe you can confirm or deny JVB?

Posted on 18/04/2022 20:32

I  do not think many actually check the per night fees when booking ?,so it would come as a bit of a suprise if they now check against last years prices

I was having such a conversation in the mens washing up area at FM and the other two men had not looked at the prices per night, they just paidsurprised,

Near Malvern Hills Club Campsite by Andrew Cole

Book a late escape

There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip!

Book now
Woman sitting in camping chair by Wastwater in the Lake District with her two dogs and picnic blanket

Follow us on Facebook

Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers.

Photo of Wast Water, Lake District by Sue Peace
Visit Facebook