Joining different clubs
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They did with me when I wanted a different pitch. I didn't like having to ask in the first place and prefer to pick my own.
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Personally, I quite like the CCC's way of pitching. I always explain what our requirements are and we usually get what we wanted; if not, you can always ask for an alternative.
It saves a lot of units traipsing around the site on the lookout for that "perfect" pitch and it also means you don't have to report back to the site office to let them know your pitch number.
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They usually ask for your preferences, eg near facilities/away from the play area, then take you to that area and point out a likely pitch but you’re quite at liberty to say you’d rather have something else, subject to availability. The warden will then direct you onto the pitch, which means you will be pitched correctly, and will help uncouple caravans if needed. He/she will then point out the nearest service point and other facilities.
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As I remember, they are usually key pad operated and the code number is given you you on check in.
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Why would they 'keep' checking? Once a day at kick out time would suffice. They often have more site staff than CAMC with wardens out and about seeing what’s going on.
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No more regimented than CAMC.
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I like it. The better restaurants show me to a table and pul out a chair for me. The better hotels show me to a room and carry my bag as we go. And, as Tinwheeler says, there are campsites where you are shown to a pitch, escorted and offered assistance - not left to run around on your own.
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Every one of the eight we have used, have had as you say a code for the entry barrier, which was on the information we ŵere given at check in. I think all the exit barriers opened as you approached. We didn’t have any issue with the system and were generally on a pitch about 50% quicker than on a CAMC site.
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Thanks for confirming my recollection, Steve.
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I must admit that being shown to a pitch probably prevented us joining the C&CC earlier than we did. The reality is as others have said nowhere near as bad as some expect. I also find that when I use a C&CC pitch I tend to get more ready information from the site manager than I would from a CMC reception where I am handed a site map (no such thing on a C&CC site) and a site leaflet. We were wrong footed once when we went to the St Neots site and were told just to go and find a pitch!!!
One thing I like about the CMC sites is that they have service points at regular interval, including chemical disposal. On most C&CC sites I have used chemical disposal is nearly always at the toilet block so that aspect is not so convenient.
David
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Part of the "allocated pitch" is surely to do with the vast range of sizes of pitches and surface types, and the foreknowing of what types of outfits have booked for what type of pitch still to arrive?
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It's also on line in the site details although the actual pitch numbers are omitted.
Regarding other comments about pitch choice. Have to say we've been on very busy CAMC sites with no pitch choice left and occasionally a pitch kept for us so that each remaining arrival will actually fit on the last available spaces..
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One good thing about the C&CC checking in process is that they know exactly which pitches are available after each check in so there is no driving round and round hunting for a pitch. This is due to them helping arrivals onto the site and radio calls back to the office or other site managers. I hope CAMC will adopt a similar process when the new system comes on line. At present many are left to find pitches on very big sites like Hillhead where it's a nightmare of hills and cul de sacs to negotiate without help. It's fine when things are quiet but I think managers will need to ensure users are on the right type of pitch in future? (Sorry JollyKernow, extra work I know but....!!) It won't be much good relying on people to report back which pitch they're on, it's better done from the start.
Maybe this is already in the pipeline?
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and a site map inside.
I read your original post to mean it was printed inside. The ones we were given were indeed folded and inside the standardised information leaflet. Although no more than 4 of the 8 provided the maps, but perhaps they had run out.🙂
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vbfg –
Quote “I know that many of you are members of both Clubs and was wondering what your views about the "other" Club are”
Like others we belong to both clubs having said that we also use a variety of pitch providers dependant on where we want to be at that particular time away.
Some pitch providers including CCC don’t always allow a single night stay and allocate a pitch or choice of 1 or 2 pitches according to what one has booked neither of these we particularly like.
Personally, I feel being able to book 1 night (if available) and choose one’s own pitch on arrival on CAMC is a benefit. Having said that allowing booking of HS pitch (costs a little extra) and Age Concession on CCC is also a benefit. Booking a HS pitch will soon become available to CAMC members I believe also at a little extra I believe.
Of the 2 clubs we prefer CAMC sites if there is a choice of those 2 clubs where we want to be.
Being members of both gives us choice even more so during the past 2 years.
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