Slight of Hand "Head Line" Pricing

 "When we say £15 we mean £15 - no more - no less"  From Someone's Gotta Pay, The Caravan Club (2019)

This is true, but it must be an advantage to the solo caravanners/motorhomers amongst us who now don’t have to pay for an extra adult, surely?

Admittedly it wasn’t announced that it was changing from outfit + 2 to outfit + 1, and it was confusing to start with, but it is stated on the web site, so not really hidden during the booking process.

Not criticising MollysMummy, by the way.  Just pointing out a fact that hasn’t been discussed.

Edit: Just realised Solo travellers has been mentioned in earlier posts....

M, I'm sure there are many members (perhaps like your good self) who don't have to 'worry' about the relentless rise in club site prices.

luckily, it doesn't affect me either, but for some, the ability to just up and go (spontaneous touring) even for those with the time, is now being seriously affected by that another parameter, cost.

we get thread after thread about those who are either finding pricing difficult to square or see the club pricing structure as 'complicated' (being generous) or down right devious.

but behind all this smoke is the real issue of more expensive pitches, where, little by little, long standing member who don't have the means to just absorb these rises are having to cut their cloth....

yes, the club isn't a charity, but the rises are usually above inflation which is really hurting those on fixed (or fairly fixed) incomes.

comments from some along the lines of 'I just check dates and then go....blah, blah...' must stick in the craw of those who are having to reduce their touring time as a direct result of these price lifts.

fiddling the headline price to make it appear cheaper when it's actually dearer for a couple probably grates, too.

but surely the 'solo' got the solo price...one + pitch....as now. no change in the actual charging process.

the issue above is that to reduce the headline price, it's being quoted as 'one + pitch' whereas it was always 'two + pitch' which is how the majority would tour.

So people who would love to stay on club sites look at the from price and their hearts flutter with excitement, yes I can now afford my life's dream they say. They go thought the booking process and disappointment sets in, no that dream is still beyond me. I'll have to sell the thousands I've invested in my MH/outfit. Should have checked the prices before I bought all that.

What nonsense, who ever believes the from price in anything you want to buy?

Often we are told that there are far better and cheaper sites out there, (in fact stayers on club sites are not savvy enough to know this we have been told) so find a site to suit your budget. That is life.

You would think that by some of the posters above that club sites are the only ones out there and you are forced to use them.

Apart from the fact that's it's discriminatory to always quote the world of coupledom the club are correct in quoting the lowest price but the thing to remember this is also a non ehu price and only available on very limited dates in the calendar. So buyer beware, the prices will inevitably seem inflated after that. 

"M, I'm sure there are many members (perhaps like your good self) who don't have to 'worry' about the relentless rise in club site prices."

I didn't  say I "don't have to worry" about rising prices as I suspect you well know, BB. I decide if the price is good value and then book if so. Usually, because we tour with dog (s) the club works out at good value for us but often we will look for alternatives out of peak times. One good thing about the club price strategy is its flexibility.  For instance, last week at Cirencester I was solo for the first night, Mrs M joined me for the next two nights, then I was solo again. By booking as pitch + 1 and then paying for the extra 2 adults nights we got what I considered a great deal.(6 nights for a touch over £100).  I doubt other providers would be so accommodating. 

my point exactly, buyer beware.....where they didn't need to (so much) before 

I actually agree, and we do the same, all over Europe from the cheapest (nothing) to (as. special treat) the dearest....

but im sure many club members still thing 'their club' for which they pay an annual fee, is giving them the best value without them having to think too much.

i also agree, times are changing and even a members club has to make ends meet, it's the over inflation rises and 'sneakiness' that's the bit some don't 'appreciate'..

lovely post (whatever it meant) but it doesn't address the concerns of the OP and the many other threads commenting on the Club's over inflation rises and, now, a few sneaky changes in the price presentation.

a recurring and concerning theme often dismissed out of hand by some.