Finally bought a van

[alamo16584]

So after a few viewings & too many hours on youtube, we bought a 2013 Lunar Lexon 530, its now on our storage pitch (1st reverse in 15yrs lol). now it's time to look for a few weekends away in our area before the end of the year & start planning trips for next year, what's everyone's thoughts on club sites, pro's & cons ?

 

[RogerL]

So after a few viewings & too many hours on youtube, we bought a 2013 Lunar Lexon 530, its now on our storage pitch (1st reverse in 15yrs lol). now it's time to look for a few weekends away in our area before the end of the year & start planning trips for next year, what's everyone's thoughts on club sites, pro's & cons ?

Club sites have become very expensive - there's still excellent value and cracking locations among the CL/CS 5-van sites - but you do need to read the description to see what you get.

 

[Jcloughie]

We prefer CL’s. Smaller, often friendlier, and all very different. However. You may be better starting with club sites with advice on hand.

John

 

[alamo16584]

We prefer CL’s. Smaller, often friendlier, and all very different. However. You may be better starting with club sites with advice on hand.

John

Cheers, when we had last van, bout 15yrs ago we were members of the ccc & found as infrequent novices, we were looked down on as I took 5-10 tries to get reversed onto pitch in our old 2nd hand van, then struggling to put up awning, I have never understood anyone having experience & not passing it on.

 

[GaryB]

Personally we like club sites BUT they’re certainly escalating in cost.

 

[Beachball]

We use to prefer CL's sites but with a fully serviced pitch we also like Adult parks as well with a pub nearby with great food .

 

[Mel]

Club sites are too expensive. We go for CLs and private sites. Lots of lovely ones around with FSPs for under£30 a night.
Mel

 

[Gafferbill]

.....going to Brighton CAMC site in November for 5 days using their one night free offer.....works out at £21.50/ day. Their sites suit winter caravanning.....heated amenities, hardstanding and unmetered electricity etc.
I admit normally too expensive in the so called caravan season.

 

[Beardy]

Another vote for CLs and small private sites, it really depends on what you want from a site though. If your looking for peace and quiet and are willing to sacrifice amenities (club house, shop, entertainment etc) CLs are the way to go. Some have showers and toilets, many don't, some have WiFi, others don't. Every one I've stayed at has had loads of space between pitches and most have had great views.

What area are you in? I'm sure someone on here will be able to recommend a site or two.

 

[alamo16584]

Another vote for CLs and small private sites, it really depends on what you want from a site though. If your looking for peace and quiet and are willing to sacrifice amenities (club house, shop, entertainment etc) CLs are the way to go. Some have showers and toilets, many don't, some have WiFi, others don't. Every one I've stayed at has had loads of space between pitches and most have had great views.

What area are you in? I'm sure someone on here will be able to recommend a site or two.

We are in aberdeen so aberdeen/Aberdeenshire, till I'm back into towing after bout 15yrs