Which is THE BEST Caravan Club | How Many SITES do they have? | WE COMPARE THEM

Which is THE BEST Caravan Club | How Many SITES do they have? | WE COMPARE THEM
In this video we discuss caravan clubs. How much do they cost? Are the benefits and discounts worth it? How many sites does each one have? We take an analytical approach for two well known caravan clubs and mention some alternatives.
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Index:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Live for Travel Google Drive Spreadsheet
02:46 Membership Costs
03:57 How many Campsites do the clubs have in UK?
05:41 Membership benefits
06:51 How many Campsites do the clubs have in Europe?
07:20 Non-Members
07:49 Wifi availability
08:17 What are the Check-In times?
08:47 What are the departure times?
08:56 What deposit do I need to pay?
09:33 What is the cancellation policy?
10:12 What is the maximum number of days I can stay at a campsite?
10:35 Which club is dog friendly?
10:49 Do they offer Adult Only campsites?
11:21 Are you allowed to have campfires?
11:24 Are you allowed to have barbecues?
12:03 Can I charge my Plug-In Hybrid or EV?
12:55 Useful links to the clubs discussed in the video
13:38 The Motor Caravanners Club
13:57 Pitchup
14:10 Brit Stops Guide
14:44 Are we members of any caravan clubs?
16:04 Outro
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Links to the clubs discussed in this video (if you do not wish to download the spreadsheet 😊
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Caravan and Motorhome Club: www.caravanclub.co.uk/members...
The Motor Caravanners Club: www.themotorcaravannersclub.c...
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Brit Stops: www.britstops.com
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[@charlietango1635]

I belong to the caravan and camping club, And I find they are very squeeky clean, and you get a map of all the sites along with a book with all of these sites explaining everything you need to know about that site, the last membership fee I paid was £52 I believe, but you only have to ring up to find out, I enjoyed the info.

[@LiveforTravel]

We are members of C&MC. Visited a C&CC site at Chipping Norton. They offer what we want; clean facilities and good local info. Thanks for watching and your feedback.

[@stevepjackson]

Great Vlog as usual Paul. I fully agree with everything you said. We're members of CAMC too and have stayed at many in the UK and used them to book us in many campsites in Europe. Also used their CL sites and they have been great. We are Britstop members too and they are fabulous although we've not used it many times since Covid but we have enjoyed a britstop at a Air Museum and also a Britstop at an Icecream factory. The ultimate dream is a put carpark but we've not done one yet :- ).All good stuff. Thanks for putting the time and effort into this vid and the spreadsheet is a brilliant idea. Maybe we can meet up sometime in the warmer months and share some thoughts. Happy New Year to you and the family.

[@LiveforTravel]

I don’t know how we haven’t visited a CL site yet. We will make sure we tick some off this year. We will also purchase the Brit Stops book this year and give it a try. Really sincere thanks for watching the video, taking the time to comment and for letting me know the spreadsheet on this and future videos (where applicable) are useful. Absolutely, if you see our van (it’s the small one with the big stickers on the back) come and say hi.

[@paulmarwood4325]

IMHO I quite like CCC as it's nice to have a mixed bunch of campers and a more laid back atmosphere.

[@gilltate3029]

Very useful information as always. Thank you x

[@LiveforTravel]

Great. Thanks for your support. Always nice to read the feedback. Particularly positive feedback 👍

[@alanbenham4139]

Thank you for a super informative video for a campervan newbie. I've downloaded your spreadsheet, and I'll be using your Amazon links so you get something for your hard work. Oh and I have subscribed of course! :)

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. Really appreciate your feedback and support.

[@escapethematrix5069]

He's back, top lad. Happy new year.

[@LiveforTravel]

Where did I go??? 😂 Thanks for your support and Happy New Year to you too. This year is “the year” for your van hopefully? 👍

[@stuartm5917]

Thank you, really useful video and spreadsheet. Somehow you treat this all a little bit seriously but are never that serious, makes a good channel and all the effort shows :-) -- Our side CCC members 2017-2021 for some great family tent camping, very kid friendly sites in the hols. Let that membership lapse while changing to a small van (Camperking on a transporter base heard of those ;-) ? Now trying to decide between clubs so really this video was almost by request. Was it some of that universe manifesting guff, hopefully not I scare easily and thoughts outside of camping are so dark.

[@LiveforTravel]

Great, thanks for the feedback. CCC are getting many good comments. We will give them a try. Sincerely appreciate your support. All the best in 2022.

[@Nailyboy1970]

Good video, keep it up

[@jackiellewellyn2668]

Thank you for the informative video. The information on the spreadsheet compared the key areas of the two clubs very well . I decided to go with the camping and caravan club this year but keen to see if they start to book European sites again .

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. We will be looking for when they start European sites again too. Thanks for watching and feedback regarding the spreadsheet.

[@alanmilner629]

Brilliant information 👏 keep up good work

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks for watching… and the feedback 👍

[@darrengoldwyn1917]

fantastic succinct information you are a gifted communicator.

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. A gifted communicator? And I’m from Birmingham 😊 joking aside, thanks for watching and your comments.

[@morgancuthbert7619]

Such a comprehensive and thorough presentation ( again!) and as first year members of CCC we will let you know our experiences after our 20 night tour of Scotland in May. Please keep up the good work - I’m sure everyone appreciates your efforts as much as we do.

[@LiveforTravel]

Thank you. That is really nice to hear. We do a lot of research for our “informative” videos to try and be as useful as possible but hopefully without any errors. Sincerely appreciate your support.

[@charlietango1635]

There is a site in Killen, near Callingdar, nice little site, but try not to pitch too close to the river (migges)

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. We always welcome suggestions.

[@MrG.42]

Excellent Vlog Paul. I have subscribed. PS I know you're not really a Scouser, there is no mistaking that Geordie accent.

[@LiveforTravel]

Now that’s twice I’ve laughed today… a record. I will try a Bristolian accent next time. I should know it… most of my family live there. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Really appreciate it.

[@Parents58]

Another great vlog. Thanks

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks for watching and your feedback 👍

[@CamperVanya]

A very thorough review of the clubs and options. I rejoined the club sites we used to be members of but over the next year or am will have a better idea as to how often I’m using them/benefits etc. same with BritStops, a lot of the stops are online now and with the boom in canning recently I think many more pubs than listed are happy for you to just ring and ask if you can park overnight as they need the business too. Great to have so many options isn’t it. ATB Sue 👍🏻😊

[@LiveforTravel]

I think it is good to try them as you say as we all have differing requirements. Over time most of us will likely only choose what works best for them as everything has a cost and we don’t want to be spending every bit of money that could be used on another holiday. Thanks for watching Sue. Take care. Paul, Fran and the Minions.

[@brianthetrain9283]

Another bostin well constructed video 👍

[@LiveforTravel]

Great. Thanks for continuing to watch and support us 👍

[@Stixdrive]

Thank you very informative.

[@LiveforTravel]

Great. Thanks for watching and your feedback.

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

It was interesting to see the comparisons between the big 2. We are only in the CCC and have been for 4 years. I like them as they are not always regimented rows of vans. I’ve looked at the CAMC but it doesn’t offer me anything more so I’m going to stay with what I know at the moment. I’ve looked at Britstops and we have been discussing if it would be worth it for us. I think we may give it a go. I’ve opened your spreadsheet and as you say on an iPad you need to download it to be able to read it properly. Take care Gill

[@LiveforTravel]

Many are saying they like CCC so we will give them a try. We will also try Brit Stops as we should experience as many options as we can and of course bring them to the channel. When we tested the spreadsheet on an iPad we noticed that it opens but you can’t zoom in without clicking download and then with “view” or “download” to be able to look at it correctly. Gill, you are one of our most regular viewers and commentators and we really do appreciate it. Take care.

[@mikevyvyan7060]

Thanks this is a useful video. I have to agree with you regarding the CAMC web site. The search mechanism is extremely clunky. The booking of CL sites can be problematic as they all have there own process. Having used a number of CAMC sites last year we found them excellent although some of the approach roads (or should I say lanes) present their own challenges. The one thing I found outstanding were the friendly, hard working and very helpful site managers. If anyone deserves to be 'recognised and honoured' they do.

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. I feel CAMC need to invest heavily on what is there shop window effectively. I absolutely agree that when you arrive on a site it is the site managers that make or break the feeling of the place in general. We recently arrived at Tewkesbury Abbey CMC site (future video) and every single interaction with the site managers was exemplary. It is great when they make you feel welcome; it is your holiday after all. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@briananddianehardy8598]

We’ve been members of the Australian Caravan Club for about seven years, there are musters at various times and locations throughout the year. Our branch is the Bushrangers in Victoria, we mostly do low cost or free camps, however we do spend our money in the local towns.

[@LiveforTravel]

We intend to do some low cost “wild camping” this year. We agree it is important to give as well as take and spend money within the local community. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@kimdeabill8540]

Only just found you but this was a great vlog so have subscribed. Thanks for the depth of information.

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. We look to balance our content between ownership, travel, campsite reviews and information videos such as this one. Thanks for watching and for subscribing. We sincerely appreciate the support.

[@kimdeabill8540]

@@LiveforTravel first site vlog South Lytchett. We loved Dorset so much we moved here.😊 So Poole Quay and Baiter Park (motorhome friendly parking) are only 10 miles away.

[@LiveforTravel]

@@kimdeabill8540 not jealous. Not jealous. Not je…… 😊👍

[@kimdeabill8540]

@@LiveforTravel 🤣

[@GaryBox]

From early 2010 to late 2013 I was living full-time in my motorhome. I joined both clubs at various times. Generally to save costs I would only use campsites once or twice a week. It was always difficult to get a pitch on Friday and Saturday nights and during school holidays and it was sometimes expensive too. In winter mid week though those that were still open represented good value.

[@LiveforTravel]

I agree it really depends on what you want from it and how often you use. We do try to stay away from sites on weekends just because of how busy they get.

[@cathybishop8659]

Looks like you are sat in my van a RT Pegaso!

[@philipellis7039]

The other issue that’s important to us is that the C&CC have minimum stay periods at some sites in high season. Some pitches you can only book in advance at some times with a 2 to 5 minimum night period. Doesn’t fit with how we use a motorhome and one of the reasons that we left the C&CC for the C&MHC ( although we also got two free nights when we joined!).

[@LiveforTravel]

A very good point. Thanks for your input.

[@crispinfarbrother4954]

Members of C&CC : the friendly club!

[@gazwolves9489]

Can see you put lot of work into this Brit stops is brill club sites to expensive camping club do good temp holiday sites very good value cheers son keep it up

[@LiveforTravel]

We will try CCC and Brit Stops this year. Thanks for watching, your comments and support.

[@rafaelhernandez2173]

Thank you…!!!

[@victorkent768]

Hi a factual review on some of the costs. Shame you have not experienced both clubs though. It's always difficult to compare prices as they are never exactly the same, location facility etc. I prefer CCC as more of a mix of people and younger crowd. But I have noticed if going more than 2 adults price really goes up. Where as on a private site same price for 4 adults.. we have joined local DA so mainly off grid and love it. You must check out 5 up sites as well.

[@LiveforTravel]

We may join CCC for a year but cost was only 1 of 16 points in the video. It has been great to receive a number of comments (like yours) under the video and by emails as people share their thoughts and experiences with different clubs. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@andrewpaley9914]

Paul, I am sure you are aware that as well as the campsites you mention both clubs run rally sites and holiday meets which provide good value, but generally off grid, camping. Also both clubs give access to member discounts at outdoor and vehicle related organisation. I recouped the full cost of my caravan club membership via discounts in a single trip to National Tyres. If you can’t get “free” membership via discounts you are not trying hard enough. Finally if you are a members of the camping club for 50 yrs you get free membership something I will receive shortly as I have been a member since I was 13 yrs old😁

[@LiveforTravel]

Oh wow! 50 years membership. I wonder how many people reach that level of commitment? Thanks for watching and your comments which are helpful to us and other viewers that read them.

[@tonylee8550]

We are members of both the CCC and the CMC clubs, because we’re over 60 we get a discount with the CCC it makes a huge difference to our yearly budget planning

[@steb9210]

Thanks for that, I didn’t know about the 60 discount, I will sort that now though

[@LiveforTravel]

I do look over 60 🤔😊 maybe that would be enough? Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@tonylee8550]

@@LiveforTravel you don’t look a day older than 65 😀hello from a fellow brummie by the way

[@LiveforTravel]

@@tonylee8550 I know 😊 Get on the buzz (bus) 😂 always good to hear another Brummie is watching 👍

[@martinkendall3939]

I think you only get a discount when it’s not high season or bank holidays which I think is wrong . Should get discount all season long .

[@colinkeane6634]

We've been CAMC members for a few years now. We've been looking at joining CCC for the ACR (seniors) rates. It's out of season centric so less value than you might think. Secondly, CCC site fees are, in the main higher than CAMC so what appears a better discount rate, isn't necessarily cheaper. Both have similar sites in the same areas and it's probably better to pick one or the other and save yourself some money. Even as a retiree going away for a week every seasonal month, I couldn't see us using both clubs enough to justify dual membership

[@LiveforTravel]

We do agree. There are of course so many sites to choose from and a large number of them are not affiliated to either club.

[@gerlar67]

Hi Paul, thanks for your youtube videos, it's great that you take time out, to make our journeys more enjoyable with less problems. I've just bought a mobile home, Ford challenger 348 model, I purchased this in Europe but as I'm working abroad, I plan to register it in the UK, either this year or next year. Anyway, my main question is, can you recommend any sites in the UK, for using my motor home. Thanks for all your tips, it's very much appreciated. Cheers Gerry

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. Naturally it depends on where you want to visit and what your preferences are with regards to facilities, budget etc. Our top 5 sites we have visited are; Lickpenny in Derbyshire: Lickpenny Caravan Park | Campsite Review | Could This be the BEST Site we Have Stayed at to Date? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXvJdoSGrNuEfJo In North Wales Plas Farm: Arriving at Plas Farm Caravan & Lodge Park, North Wales | Touring Park Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJu0fGOKgreGm8U And Llanberis: Our First Campervan Trip | We take our VW Camper to Llanberis Touring Park kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH6pinVjaMp9hqM South Lytchett in Dorset: South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park | Touring Park Review, in Dorset kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXSYqyqfNyCabs And Ferry Meadows near Peterborough: Ferry Meadows Campsite Review | Caravan and Motorhome Club Site | Nene Park | Near Peterborough kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mtqayXjraSfcU We wish you many happy travels.

[@gerlar67]

Thank you, for such a quick answer, I will deffo look into these camps very soon. I am so looking forward to our very first trip in our camper, so thanks for all your tips. Have a great summer, wherever you may roam. Thanks Gerry

[@LiveforTravel]

@@gerlar67 no problem. If you see our van… come and say “hi.”

[@juliesheard2122]

I bought the Brit stop book in 2016 and found it useful. However, pitches can be on a slope and some places very unwelcoming, eg, the upmarket restaurant which made it quite clear that I was expected to eat there. At £60 per head that would have made it a very expensive stop over. Most pubs would expect you to at least have a drink.

[@LiveforTravel]

We never use it but I understand why pub stopovers would need you to be a patron although your experience with the £60 per head would definitely be one we would avoid.

[@ukgroucho]

Members of both. Completely agree on the frustration of not being able to get pitches unless you book well in advance. Personal experience is that the CMC sites have nicer facilities than the CCC sites - but that is my limited view across maybe 15 sites. The camping in the forest CCC experience in the New Forest last summer was lovely. WiFi on site - buyer beware. First you may not get the speed that you thought you would (streaming Netflix or whatever may not work) and second (and more important) when I've looked at WiFi networks on a number of campsites more than half of them are not secure - they are not using encryption so a bad actor on the same site could potentially see your passwords etc. Have used PitchUp (that was good). Have tried CMC CL sites - they are small but that also means that facilities are rudimentary (even down to no grey water disposal at some). Plan your stays carefully using full exploration of what facilities each site has... chemical toilet disposal (if that matters to you - and check if they require' green' / organic toilet fluid only), grey water disposal ... and stuff as simple as showers if you don't plan to use onboard facilities.

[@LiveforTravel]

We have been using PitchUp more lately. The CMC sites are nice, when available, and with the planned move to a deposit system later this year we would expect availability to improve. We initially used our onboard facilities on site but now use effectively “what we have paid for” when staying at a nice campsite. This saves the number of times we use our own which should increase longevity and reduces the occasions we have to empty the toilet cassette.

[@ukgroucho]

@@LiveforTravel Yeah but here is the life lesson.. trip to Outer Hebrides with a 2 day stop at a CMC site in Skye (the only one). For the first time in the 18 months since we got the 'van I took a shower on site. Nice clean well ventilated block. 4 or 5 shower cubicles. Empty when I went in. Got started and then some miserable git comes in and selects the cubicle next to mine and coughs and hacks continuously. I finish and and get dried and out as quick as I can but when I got back to our campervan I said to my wife "I'm sure the person in the next booth had Covid". 3 days later I tested positive. She tested positive 3 days later. We had been nowhere else where it could have come from. Neither of us was really ill but we avoided any public spaces for the rest of our trip and masked if we had to - we had ferry rides - we went outside with our Lab or stayed in the van where allowed. But there are miserable inconsiderate people out there. We've both suffered from the 2 to 3 weeks of fatigue / headaches (me and coughs (her indoors) after testing negative but finally seem to be over it. All because some inconsiderate git could not recognise their symptoms / test / did not care. Two year we avoided it then this.

[@poppasmurf]

I've just returned to caravanning after a break of 6 years, and last year was my first full year out and about since 2014. I'm a single caravanner since my children are grown up. I used to be a member of the Caravan Club, and never was a member of 3C's specifically because of their deposit policy. Since returning to caravanning, I have joined neither the CMC or CCC. I consider their prices too high (membership and sites). Last year I used only private sites and never regretted it. One in particular in Devon overlooking the sea (no EHU) for £13 a night. May I also offer a tip. There are many caravan groups on Facebook. I've joined a few (all free) and made several friends through meets arranged through them.

[@LiveforTravel]

I do think we will reach a time where we are not members either for precisely the reasons you mentioned. Great tip and one that both ourselves and others reading the comments will find useful. Many thanks for watching our video and for your comments.

[@urbanfox53]

Really enjoying your channel, very useful indeed for newbies like us. Could you do a vlog about Ebay motorhome and Caravan scammers, we where scammed out of 5k for a Motorhome that did not exist due to ignorance and lack of knowledge, many people have fallen foul of this horrible crime and the police are virtually useless as where the banks. We did not get the money back.

[@LiveforTravel]

That is just terrible. Hateful crime and as you say their is little to no help from the authorities or the banks. We have an eBay vehicle scam video on the channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXWmqHpnaMZ8gLM Thank you for your feedback and sorry to hear about scam.

[@jacquelinelawrence8373]

We are members of both Clubs but may not be for much longer. We are so fed up with not being able to find a pitch on Club sites unless you book months in advance. We cannot do that because of family circumstances. We have recently changed from a caravan to a campervan simply because there are more options available when touring and more possibilities to book or find a pitch at the last minute.

[@LiveforTravel]

We are members of CMC and may decide to try CCC but like you we don’t think we will keep them for too long. Plenty of options available without being part of the club. Appreciating it is down to individual requirements. For those that use them a lot and take up the discounts on other products it makes sense. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@charlietango1635]

Yes, I agree with you, at one point you could book up maybe 2 or 3 weeks before with no problem, but as you say, you now have to book weeks in advance, we used to book it when we have our holiday off work, and some companies stress you can only have it at a certain time, and this is where you lose out on the week/s you want. But now I am retired, I can have a break/holiday when I want, but even then, you still have a job to book a date.

[@LiveforTravel]

Hopefully the need to pay a deposit will reduce people who (might) book up dates knowing they can cancel at anytime without cost to them.

[@jacquelinelawrence8373]

@@LiveforTravel I think the real problem is that there are now so many members who have joined in recent years but there is not a corresponding increase in pitches and sites available. It is now down to the Clubs to sort that out.

[@LiveforTravel]

@@jacquelinelawrence8373 demand has certainly grown. Particularly because Covid meant many more people taking holidays in the UK. Of course some new to vans found it wasn’t for them and have since sold them but others will have found it is a great way to travel. Thankfully there is a number of sites that are privately owned too.

[@MrG.42]

Love your Scouse accent. Can you do any others? 😂🤣

[@LiveforTravel]

Haha 😂 I will try a Brummie accent next time 🤦‍♂️

[@gillaustin5386]

We are members of both clubs, but didn’t use the CCC at all last year as they wanted a deposit but it was such a hassle to cancel sites if we needed to and you couldn’t cancel on line it seemed, so had to wait for ages to get through on the telephone. I think it is a shame the the MCC is thinking of going the same route due to the inconsiderate people not being bothered to cancel dates they booked, leaving others not able to get in and then empty pitches on the site. It was so easy to cancel as you can do it on line with a click of a button so why did a few spoil it for others. To be honest I think we will stick with the MCC this year and cancel our membership of the CCC, as the service we got from them last year was excellent.

[@LiveforTravel]

Interesting as we have not used CCC yet. Any business that allows you to book online but only cancel by phone is not a customer centric one. Reminds me of Sky TV. Thank you for watching our video and leaving your personal experiences as these help both us and our viewers who read them.

[@philipellis7039]

Only part way through so apologies if you get to this but CLs and CSs aren’t always small sites. Some are a Club area within a larger site or have a Club only fee for pitches within a larger site and some, although ostensibly limited to 5 pitches, will squeeze more units on at peak times. Probably mostly you will find the maximum 5 units ( and with a great variety of facilities and prices) but certainly not all.

[@LiveforTravel]

No need to apologise. There is always going to be something that is not captured and by putting this in the comments helps other viewers that read them. Thanks for the info,

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

We are in our 1st year of motorhoming. So we joined both of the main clubs. That way we keep our options of sites as a large number to choose from. We may change this next year, if we find we prefer one club over the other.

[@briankeniry219]

I am the same. TBH, I find no noticeable difference in the campsites - apart from the different locations.

[@LiveforTravel]

I think it is logical to try both initially and see what works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

@@LiveforTravel We have just arrived at Castleton club site for 2 nights. Our first trip out in the MH we bought in November. 54 plate Swift Sundance 530lp. 2 berth. All set up fine on a serviced pitch.

[@LiveforTravel]

@@Andy.Gledhill.Models. awesome. Is that your first van? Many happy travels.

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

@@LiveforTravel Yes, it's our first motorhome and first trip out. 17 years old. But in good condition with 35000 miles on clock.

[@urbanfox53]

Competitive Moho insurance would be a good vlog?, we have struggled trying to find one.

[@LiveforTravel]

Thanks. We will look into the information and if workable will make a video. Unfortunately of course, insurance has many different variables including the insureds previous history. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@jeffshaw4553]

Brilliant this is one I wanted to watch as I am in 2 minds still weather to join although an insurance company the sales rep gave me number for said I would get discount if I am member of the caravan and motor home club so I might try it for a year see how it is and weather it’s worth renewing the year after did you say it’s £62 for the motor home membership??

[@LiveforTravel]

The Caravan and Motorhome Club (as of 23/06/23) is £59 if you set up an annual direct debit or £69 if you pay by credit or debit card. www.caravanclub.co.uk/membership/

[@jeffshaw4553]

@@LiveforTravel thanks for that Paul think am gonna join just for year and try some of their sites see how they go and weather it’s worth it or not just need my motor home now 😂😂

[@alanchilestone]

We have been members of CCC for nearly 30 years, but recently joined CMC as well. One of the main reasons was that CCC's overseas Travel service has been suspended. This was a service we used most years, so now looking at booking 2022 holiday through CMC. We have camped on many of CCC's club sites and were thinking of booking on a CMC site for Easter, but everything already appears to be booked. Is this down to the no deposit / late cancellation policy? I'm guessing so. I have no problem putting down a deposit. Will have to see how it goes as to whether we renew one or both next year!

[@LiveforTravel]

Yes there are some people that are “ruining” the flexibility of the zero deposit and late cancellation notice of CMC. Like you, we are happy to pay a deposit. Time will tell if CMC change their booking policy but I think it will have to change because too many people are finding it a problem to book. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@paulcooper5610]

totally agree we cancelled our membership due to the no deposit, to easy for people to over book and cancel the rainy weeks etc.

[@LiveforTravel]

I understand they are changing the policy later this year. At a time when costs are rising I would think the business model would be unsustainable. In principle it sounded great (no deposit and pay on day) but in practice, too many people are obviously taking advantage and booking up places that they have no responsibility (and no loss) to them if they don’t use the booking.

[@TheGazzadj]

Another question if I may? If I do go down the MH route my idea is to do impromptu journeys , what are your thoughts and experiences re just turning up to campsites to pitch up. Some of my journeys will be in the mid season and avoiding children's school holidays. Not always will I want to stay on grid but sometimes might need a top up of water/electric. I probably think I might join the Caravan Club or similar?

[@LiveforTravel]

We have always pre-booked campsites. Never been members of the Camping and Caravanning Club but are currently members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club. There are many complaining about the price hikes with clubs although I’m sure there are genuine reasons for this; the cost of energy going up for one; and they are businesses after all. As a family of 4 the prices per night escalates fast but obviously the less number of people the lower the cost. We have stayed at Camping and Caravanning Club sites (and paid the premium for not being a member) and found them to be good. Certified Location sites (CL’s) which typically have only 5 pitches and sometimes little in the way of amenities can offer a “quieter” location for a lower price. We have stayed at a number of Caravan and Motorhome Club sites and so far at least could not fault them. Websites such as Pitch Up are useful because many sites on there are not affiliated to any specific Club and means you don’t necessarily have to join one.

[@TheGazzadj]

@@LiveforTravel I have saved the websites you mentioned. The pitchup website looks more my thing. Thanks again for all the informative videos.

[@savingelectric]

did you know that if you have subtitles on, your accent turns "days" into "dies" or even "dives" takes me back to the 70's and working in New Street opposite the Bullring!

[@LiveforTravel]

New Street and the Bull Ring. Oh the memories. Have you visited since it was all changed? Hardly recognise it. Yes I have checked videos a few times and laughed at what the subtitles say.

[@savingelectric]

@@LiveforTravel haven't been there for years, lived in a guest house on the Hagley road for 6 months and used to go to the Rainbow casino for a good meal, happy days! Loved Brum

[@geoffc1385]

We've been members of the Caravan Club (as it was called) for 43 years. When we first joined many of the wardens were ex army and the sites were run very regimented.. They then started to become more friendly but are slowly going back to an authoritarian club. We're also members of the Camping and Caravan club and can honestly say that they deserve their claim to be the "Friendly Club". Deposits are a sore point with both clubs and I personally think both clubs should be somewhere in between their current position. Having said all that I will continue to renew both memberships for the for the next few years as they are worth the money

[@LiveforTravel]

Yes quite a few are happy with CCC so we will give them a try. I am not really very good with anything too regimented. It is supposed to be a holiday. Thanks for watching the video and for taking the time to leave your helpful comment.

[@andrewgrant9529]

Downloaded the sheet on my phone, wouldn't open in excel, downloaded the officesuite but it won't open unless I pay £30. Will try from a computer. Thx

[@LiveforTravel]

On an iPhone we can download it in “Pages” or simply select to open using a Google browser (as it is in a Google Drive). Many viewers have contacted, either in comments or by email to confirm the spreadsheet opens fine. We did test access on phone, tablet and laptop. We would not use something that required the viewer to pay. Hope you are able to download it. Google browser is probably the easiest option.

[@andrewgrant9529]

Android user. I'm sure it will be fine on computer. Thanks for doing this. Looking forward to getting it

[@LiveforTravel]

@@andrewgrant9529 no problem

[@superstar999100]

One of the things that irritates me about the Caravan and Motorhome club is the fact that my own WiFi that I installed in my Motorhome at considerable cost will not work on their sites. Yet as soon as I leave and go through the barrier and onto the highway, ‘ping’ on comes my internet and all my emails come streaming through. Do they all have internet blockers to force me to use their ‘free’ internet while downloading cookies which they get paid for?

[@LiveforTravel]

I don’t know but it is worth looking at. I will do some research. I would have thought they wouldn’t/couldn’t.

[@stevensmith662]

sorry but the problem is with the settings on your router you have fitted , I've just returned from 3 different C&MC sites and my roof mounted wifi dome worked faultlessly via EE or the 3 network .( i have 2 sim's) You must have the Wi-fi extender activated which means your router will lock onto the site wifi

[@superstar999100]

Thanks, I will check that.

[@superstar999100]

And another thing, what is it with that damn peg parking routine? They say it’s for fire regs, but I live in a terraced house for gods sake

[@LiveforTravel]

If there is a proper safety reason I get it but there are some rules that feel unnecessary.

[@superstar999100]

And another thing, always stow away your outdoor furniture. I have seen unscrupulous dog owners let out their animals early in the morning and they run around cocking their legs on everyone’s furniture and other possessions if left out.

[@LiveforTravel]

That is a very good suggestion. Thanks.

[@michaelteale6386]

It was never a problem not having to place a deposit up until covid and the influx of people buying motor homes and caravans. Many of which will sell their outfits now over seas holiday destinations are opening up again. So as always its the few that ruin it for us true campers. I will now after many years as a caravan and motorhome member am considering quitting.

[@LiveforTravel]

We are looking at maybe having CCC to try but we are also likely to be not part of either CCC or CMC in the future. There are many other sites and options. Thanks for watching and your comments.

[@superstar999100]

And another thing, after spending a fortune on a Motorhome with all the facilities do they really think I want to pitch up near a public toilet?

[@LiveforTravel]

It would certainly not be my choice of where to park.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Not a fan of the clubs, the sites, if you can get a pitch are very stale and a bit boring, regimented, far too many rules and regs. The best sites in the UK aren’t club sites and are found on pitchup.

[@LiveforTravel]

We are probably going to not renew the club next time. Many options are there without the need to be in them.

[@urbanfox53]

If you do get scammed there is a chap called Jack Buster who will try and get your hard earn't money back.

[@LiveforTravel]

Yes. It was Jack Buster (eBay scam Facebook Group) that was used to help make our video which was then sent to them.

[@samueldixon1017]

Dont know what has happened to the Club...all about money...and ijust hope that there not paying big money to these so called managers who have never owned a Caravan or motorhome and have no experience regarding runing sites..Shocking

[@shaungregory1789]

Why discounts from age 60 when we can retire at 55 at the moment 🤔

[@LiveforTravel]

No clue but then while we “can” retire at 55 how many are able to?

[@shaungregory1789]

@@LiveforTravel Hi Paul or should I say "Worro am ya". We get our new to us Autotrail F72 on Saturday, so thank you for your well researched videos. I'm from Smethwick but live in Norfolk now. Cheers mate

[@LiveforTravel]

@@shaungregory1789 Bostin’! Although that’s a bit North of Burmingham 😁 Thank you for the feedback. More informative videos are planned. We wish you many happy travels with your Autotrail.

[@shaungregory1789]

@@LiveforTravel true but married a girl from Erdington, Stockland Green and we met at Silverblades Ice Rink.

[@LiveforTravel]

Erdington. I used to go to Josiah Mason college. Don’t think it is there now.

[@alwynnehulme506]

Stopped the CMHC ,getting too expensive, for what you get,paying through the nose for nothing compared to some others,

[@LiveforTravel]

We have stopped CAMC this year.

[@glenhallworth2966]

You can never get in the popular ones And way to many rules

[@LiveforTravel]

I agree that some rules can seem a bit onerous while others are either for the safety of staff and visitors and/or to give the majority of people the ability to enjoy their holiday.

[@stevensmith662]

if there were no rules you would get people drinking , shouting and partying to all hours without giving any consideration to there neighbours Everybody is entitled a relaxing holiday without the thoughtless actions of others who don't give a damn about other campers

[@LiveforTravel]

@@stevensmith662 the examples you give are all very good reasons for rules to prevent them. The majority of people (us including) go on holiday for relaxation.