More C&MC warden crap, sorry (1 Viewer)

[wiljoy]

Sorry to post again about the numpty wardens club. Parked on the post as we have done for over 35 years like a good little member. Adolf (The Warden) decided we should be the other way round so that our door was facing into the pitch. As we are continental and LHD I've never had an issue until jobsworth went walkabout looking for victim's. We just packed up and drove off. Are the C&MC intend on driving people away. This was at Culloden Moor so drove along the road to Ardtower Site and totally different attitude. The owner said her only rule is you don't park on your roof. She also added the regimental wardens at Culloden were great for her business.
We've only been on the road 1 week and have had our bottom smacked twice by jumped up wardens. What's happening to these sites as we've had very few issue's over the year's.
It would be very interesting to run a pole on here to vote for a yes or no to regimental sites. Let's be honest we're only on holiday and not trying to kill each other.

 

[Chris]

We used to drive into the pitch when we had a German van.

I think in this case Herr Warden may have had a point but I am not sure of that (and nor am I having a go at you).

 

[Feltwell]

Give me a big field with no marked pitches any day! I'm really not a fan of regimented sites, club specific or otherwise.

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[Alistair33]

Sorry to post again about the numpty wardens club. Parked on the post as we have done for over 35 years like a good little member. Adolf (The Warden) decided we should be the other way round so that our door was facing into the pitch. As we are continental and LHD I've never had an issue until jobsworth went walkabout looking for victim's. We just packed up and drove off. Are the C&MC intend on driving people away. This was at Culloden Moor so drove along the road to Ardtower Site and totally different attitude. The owner said her only rule is you don't park on your roof. She also added the regimental wardens at Culloden were great for her business.
We've only been on the road 1 week and have had our bottom smacked twice by jumped up wardens. What's happening to these sites as we've had very few issue's over the year's.
It would be very interesting to run a pole on here to vote for a yes or no to regimental sites. Let's be honest we're only on holiday and not trying to kill each other.

And if you hadn't what are they going to do call the police ?

 

[wiljoy]

And if you hadn't what are they going to do call the police ?

Didn't wait to find out. He was certainly doing a lot of sucking up to caravaners prior to us getting wrong.

 

[dave newell]

I only ever encountered one stroppy warden who insisted I'd parked wrong way on the pitch and wanted me to turn the van round. I told him to go get his tow truck cos I wasn't going to move it, he gave up when I then went inside and shut the door.

D.

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[tonyidle]

I've had the same "problem". It's to prevent awnings or hab doors facing each other thus offering adjacent campers more privacy. Seems reasonable to me .

 

[wiljoy]

I only ever encountered one stroppy warden who insisted I'd parked wrong way on the pitch and wanted me to turn the van round. I told him to go get his tow truck cos I wasn't going to move it, he gave up when I then went inside and shut the door.

D.

Good for you Dave. We've only met twice so I'm aware of your feelings from conversations many year's ago.

 

[Lenny HB]

I hope you are going to give them hell and insist on a refund.
I'd rather be 3' from the next van on an Aire than have deal with a jumped up little Hitler.

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[wiljoy]

I hope you are going to give them hell and insist on a refund.
I'd rather be 3' from the next van on an Aire than have deal with a jumped up little Hitler.

Got our refund. After nearly 35 years we're still learning.

 

[Bluemooner]

We have been on a cmc site this weekend and they were telling people park which ever way round suits you we have never had a problem and we have a Fifth Wheel with the door on the continental side

 

[snailtrailer]

We won't be renewing in December. There is still so much bias in their magazines towards caravanners. Some of the CL sites are now charging £12 - £15 a night. We are thinking of joining the Motor Caravanners Club which - if their name is anything to go by - will be aimed at motorhomers.

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[bilM]

[QUOTE This was at Culloden Moor [/QUOTE]

We have never forgiven the English for sneaking up on Bonnie Prince Charlie in the Dark.

 

[wiljoy]

We have been on a cmc site this weekend and they were telling people park which ever way round suits you we have never had a problem and we have a Fifth Wheel with the door on the continental side

Thanks for your comments. We've also experienced different sites with different rules but our warden insisted they all had the same rules. Over the years our experience has been meeting mainly flexible wardens. We obviously met the one with you bolt through his neck.

 

[wiljoy]

[QUOTE This was at Culloden Moor

We have never forgiven the English for sneaking up on Bonnie Prince Charlie in the Dark.[/QUOTE]
Brilliant. Thanks.

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[Feltwell]

We have never forgiven the English for sneaking up on Bonnie Prince Charlie in the Dark.

Is that why you train the midges to attack us Sassenachs?

 

[Richard n Ann]

Rules are a very British thing, can you imagine this kind of thing happening in Spain? everybody is calm... relaxed... No problem sênor

 

[CWH]

My little WildAx has a hab door both sides and one at the back as well
Haven't tried parking on the roof.....

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[Lynne Roy]

I am afraid it is not just their sites, after months in France and Spain using sites, the uk is a bit of a shock, but I prebooked for the number of nights I required, that in itself is a pain, but I arrived early, my pitch was empty I was informed but I would either have to go away and return in an hour and a half or pay £5, I felt I had already paid more than enough and went and away and returned later. On booking in I asked if it was ok for someone to come and collect something from us the next day, was told ok if he checked into reception first, we did as requested and my husband was still approached to ask how long he would be staying, his car was not on the park. Uk camp sites have a lot to learn

 

[wiljoy]

Absolutely nothing surprises me in the UK.

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

We often think wardens are doing this , for a living granted , but also for the
" this is my site , I'm important "
It's not even their company but they sometimes like to feel superior . Not always , I may add. We used to get the " you have to park this way in our old MH , being a European .
We just let them have their bit of a jumped up moan and tell them about the lovely places we've just been to and are going onto . Then say aren't they lucky to be here in such a beautiful spot ?
That we had caravans before changing to a Motorhomes 10 year ago . ( @40 not 65 )
Knowing they are there working their nuts off mowing grass and putting up with moaning customers , cleaning people's poo off the loo's and only seeing the place , they are stationed at , on their day off .
We are quite good at passive aggressiveness if We need to be .

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[DBK]

Following a similar incident the Murvi Owners' Club got a letter from the Caravan Club (as it was at the time) head office which said you could park nose in or out. They sent an electronic copy to all of us - sadly I don't have it to hand.

 

[wiljoy]

Following a similar incident the Murvi Owners' Club got a letter from the Caravan Club (as it was at the time) head office which said you could park nose in or out. They sent an electronic copy to all of us - sadly I don't have it to hand.

Thanks. I would really appreciate a copy of this if you find it. I'll PM you with my email address in case.

 

[Ex-caravantugger]

I've had the same "problem". It's to prevent awnings or hab doors facing each other thus offering adjacent campers more privacy. Seems reasonable to me .

But in 20 years membership I have never seen a 'continental' caravan forced to park nose in either Brit or foreign owned. Mike

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[Jim]

Adolf (The Warden) decided we should be the other way round so that our door was facing into the pitch

Regardless of where their silly peg is, I always park so my door opens out onto my pitch, why didn't you want to?

 

[Decaf]

In anticipation of taking the long awaited delivery of our LHD Burstner, I emailed the C&MC as a member, to seek clarification regarding any potential issues when positioning our van on club pitches. Below is the reply, which seems fair enough to me.

Thank you for your enquiry.

You shouldn't incur any issues on our sites, however, the wardens may kindly ask you to park the vehicle in the opposite direction of the adjacent van for privacy. When you arrive on site the wardens will be able to clarify this for you and will be happy to assist.

I hope you are pleased with your new motorhome and we will look forward to welcoming you on site soon.

If I can be any further assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Beth
Email Support Team
Caravan and Motorhome Club
East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, RH19 1UA
+44 (0)1342 336612
www.camc.com

 

[wiljoy]

The pitch was very sloping as was the whole site. We also had trailer/car.. Our pitch position wasn't really a choice more a must. Used 4 chocks as it was.

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[wiljoy]

In anticipation of taking the long awaited delivery of our LHD Burstner, I emailed the C&MC as a member, to seek clarification regarding any potential issues when positioning our van on club pitches. Below is the reply, which seems fair enough to me.

Thank you for your enquiry.

You shouldn't incur any issues on our sites, however, the wardens may kindly ask you to park the vehicle in the opposite direction of the adjacent van for privacy. When you arrive on site the wardens will be able to clarify this for you and will be happy to assist.

I hope you are pleased with your new motorhome and we will look forward to welcoming you on site soon.

If I can be any further assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Beth
Email Support Team
Caravan and Motorhome Club
East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, RH19 1UA
+44 (0)1342 336612
www.camc.com

In anticipation of taking the long awaited delivery of our LHD Burstner, I emailed the C&MC as a member, to seek clarification regarding any potential issues when positioning our van on club pitches. Below is the reply, which seems fair enough to me.

Thank you for your enquiry.

You shouldn't incur any issues on our sites, however, the wardens may kindly ask you to park the vehicle in the opposite direction of the adjacent van for privacy. When you arrive on site the wardens will be able to clarify this for you and will be happy to assist.

I hope you are pleased with your new motorhome and we will look forward to welcoming you on site soon.

If I can be any further assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Beth
Email Support Team
Caravan and Motorhome Club
East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, RH19 1UA
+44 (0)1342 336612
www.camc.com

Unfortunately we didn't have that type of warden.

 

[Wissel]

Regardless of where their silly peg is, I always park so my door opens out onto my pitch, why didn't you want to?

I kind of agree with this. I mean it's a daft rule - but it's very well known?

Unless the ground had a slope of course that affected sleeping.

No excuse for a warden being abrupt or rude though - doesn't take any longer to be polite.

 

[rod_vw]

Aren't I glad that I am on an aire in France whilst reading this and chuckling.
And yes it is UK spec. camper so we are the opposite way around to our neighbours but it is totally by choice!

Rod

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