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"

EmilysDad replied on 22/03/2022 11:09

Posted on 22/03/2022 11:02 by Takethedogalong

Fear not, the Club is still advertising for lots of HQ staff. Whether it manages to attract Site staff is another question though……🤔

Posted on 22/03/2022 11:09

they should be advertising for IT staff that know what they're doing ..... 🙄

Doris17 replied on 22/03/2022 13:23

Posted on 22/03/2022 13:23

 As arch said previously. "I will pay the increase and be thankful I can still afford a holiday".

We have been caravaning for 7 yrs. Its an investment in us. Gives us great freedoms and joy, a simple luxury. The world is in crisis, people are dying. I cant complain about an extra 70p plus. I disagree more with the 3 week notice to cancel, but not this.

KjellNN replied on 22/03/2022 16:38

Posted on 22/03/2022 16:38

I too am surprised that the Club is not on fixed rates via a contract, perhaps their contract is about to end and the  next  one is much more expensive?  Would be good to know.

My OH looks after the finances at our local Guide Hall and fortunately signed up for a 3 year contract for both gas and electricity just over a year ago.  About 6 months before the contracts end she  gets brokers phoning to offer new contracts, so everything is usually sorted well ahead of the end of the present contract.

Commercial  fixed price contracts have been around for much longer  than domestic ones, and the  "out of contract" rates can be eye watering, but I doubt there are any new contracts being offered at favourable rates at present.

mickysf replied on 22/03/2022 17:01

Posted on 22/03/2022 13:23 by Doris17

 As arch said previously. "I will pay the increase and be thankful I can still afford a holiday".

We have been caravaning for 7 yrs. Its an investment in us. Gives us great freedoms and joy, a simple luxury. The world is in crisis, people are dying. I cant complain about an extra 70p plus. I disagree more with the 3 week notice to cancel, but not this.

Posted on 22/03/2022 17:01

I do agree with this but l’m a little unsure as to what aspect of the deposit system you disagree with. Is it the idea of being able to cancel with no penalty albeit before 21 days of arrival or that it should be no penalty regardless of when cancelled? I think it’s the former. Don’t forget, it I’m correct, you can cancel within 21 days as long as you transfer the booking to a later date or even different site. I may be wrong mind.

replied on 22/03/2022 17:29

Posted on 22/03/2022 17:29

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Rufs replied on 22/03/2022 17:37

Posted on 22/03/2022 17:37

"(But maybe you just wanted a covert side swipe at motorhomers?)"

dont see that i singled out motorhomers, what i said was "vans" surprised

replied on 22/03/2022 17:50

Posted on 22/03/2022 17:37 by Rufs

"(But maybe you just wanted a covert side swipe at motorhomers?)"

dont see that i singled out motorhomers, what i said was "vans" surprised

Posted on 22/03/2022 17:50

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KeefySher replied on 22/03/2022 17:54

Posted on 22/03/2022 17:54

Any suggestions on the most power wasting awning and outdoor heater available that won't bite into the payload?

Are 4 ring electric hobs available to replace the 3 gas 1 leccy rings currently in our 'van?

Similarly recommendations for air conditioning units to get the temp down once the heating is turned up.

 

Got to make the most of electric we're paying for, after all it's the CAMC that gives16amp supply, mostly.

 

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