Caravanner of the Year on BBC this April!

I've been away so just watched first episode. Simple awful. what a way to sell a caravian lifestyle to the television viewers. Embarrassing. 

BINGO Bugs!!!!!

I am becoming concerned that my critical faculties may be atrophying. After the first week's fiasco I thought this week wasn't too bad notwithstanding the obvious idiosyncracies of some of the contestants. Let's be honest, a few idiosyncracies are what add
to the rich tapestry of life. Think steam train afficianados or plane spotters for instance. Not however truly representative of caravanning.

The penny dropped for me when the contestant read out instructions for one task saying "you must arrive at the pub exactly 1 hour 47 minutes after leaving the rally"

Before that, I was having difficulty associating anything in the programme with my understanding of our hobby.

Maybe if they had called it "Caravan Rallier of the Year" - with an explanation up front of the difference between the activities that a relatively small number of ralliers get up to compared with the vast majority of CC members who don't rally?

Something like "what you are about to see is not what most caravanners (CC Members) would regard as normal activity when caravanning"

Bugs

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The penny dropped for me when the contestant read out instructions for one task saying "you must arrive at the pub exactly 1 hour 47 minutes after leaving the rally"

Before that, I was having difficulty associating anything in the programme with my understanding of our hobby.

Maybe if they had called it "Caravan Rallier of the Year" - with an explanation up front of the difference between the activities that a relatively small number of ralliers get up to compared with the vast majority of CC members who don't rally?

Something like "what you are about to see is not what most caravanners (CC Members) would regard as normal activity when caravanning"

Bugs

Write your comments here...+ Another 1

I am becoming concerned that my critical faculties may be atrophying. After the first week's fiasco I thought this week wasn't too bad notwithstanding the obvious idiosyncracies of some of the contestants. Let's be honest, a few idiosyncracies are what add
to the rich tapestry of life. Think steam train afficianados or plane spotters for instance. Not however truly representative of caravanning.

Poor me! I show dogs AND I love caravanning, there's no hope for me. Haha

If you read the guidelines etc ,  your post complaining, and  criticizing the club, questioning the community manger, and champions  comments and decision, breaks a number of rules etc  

Be prepared to be  suspended. Hope what ever they suspend you by, it is not to painful 

  

I'd take it on the chin if I had done. I won't hold my breath for a reply of any kind.

Suspended by the chin ,that isbetter then other places, that come to mind 

The penny dropped for me when the contestant read out instructions for one task saying "you must arrive at the pub exactly 1 hour 47 minutes after leaving the rally"

Before that, I was having difficulty associating anything in the programme with my understanding of our hobby.

Maybe if they had called it "Caravan Rallier of the Year" - with an explanation up front of the difference between the activities that a relatively small number of ralliers get up to compared with the vast majority of CC members who don't rally?

Something like "what you are about to see is not what most caravanners (CC Members) would regard as normal activity when caravanning"

Bugs

Being a Rallier, I am not really an expert on what goes on a rally compared to those that have never been on a rally, but in the 200 odd Rallies I have attended.  I have never taken part in a time navigation test or an economy test but what do I know.

i think that the format of the show needs more work to better show the interests of caravaners as displayed on this forum. 

So I would suggest the following  competition, Lack of humour, having nothing to say and saying it endlessly, being holier than thou, just for starters.   Come to think of it, it deserves it's own series what about calling it Star Chaser of the year?

In my personal opinion the Caravan Club  should have run a mile when the idea was pitched to them.  Because the end result should have entirely predictable.  But what just as predictable was the 100+ pages of heads must roll etc etc that have appeared here. 

One the grounds of health and safety. Why was the observer in the motorhome during the "economy run" sitting on a side facing seat without a seatbelt? Riding in the back of a motorhome like this is extremely dangerous and according
to my understanding against the law. 

Write your comments here...Oops done it again CC, DETAIL TO ACCURACY WENT OUT THE WINDOW YET AGAIN.... Looks like the club is being run by numpties !!! SG2

Wednesday night is pub quiz and we won (6 pints of draught ales!) so just watched the CoftheY. Compared with last week I must admit it was a lot better and quite enjoyed some bits of it! Did I really say that! Yes there were issues that have already been
highlighted in the thread, but some parts were more 'fun'. Not my cup of tea at all - we use the van as an extension of home to see more of the UK and Europe but there could be potential in the right format to promote the joys of caravanning.

So, caravanning confirmed as a pastime for middle aged/elderly white couples. A missed opportunity. What about ethnic minorities, solo caravanners, LGBT caravanners (of which my husband and I are one), young family caravanners etc? If we are serious about
extending the CC membership we need to move into the 21st Century.

LGBT?

Do people really do welly throwing completions at rallies?

Write your comments here...I believe the precise term used to throw a welly is wanging.........don't ask me how I know lol

I think the idea of a Caravanner of the Year is a good idea if executed correctly. Not to include  games, dining, fairy lights racing up inclines etc but, to include hitching up, loading, correct weight distribution, towing , reversing ( with or without
a motor mover ) erection of awnings, correct positioning on pitches, levelling etc. I also think Motorhomes should have a separate section with Camper Vans. Caravans of a similar type to compete against each other. This would give two separated sections .
So a Motorhomer of the Year also.