CCI Card Forums

TheFoxes

Hi all,

After reading on this site about the advantages of the above card I am currently trying to get hold of one. From what I can find out on here and elsewhere on the net I will need to join one of the recognised camping clubs in order to obtain one. So which one is best?

We do intend to use UK camp sites very occasionally but our main intention is touring Europe. Reading previous posts many people seem to prefer the CC&C over the CC but this seems to be because they prefer their UK facilities. There is also mention of The Motor Caravaners' Club. However I really don't think I NEED to be a member of any of these other than to get the card adding about £30 - £35 to the cost.

Are there any others that issue the CCI? I am not a member of the RAC or AA but have AA cover provided through Safeguard Insurance.

Any advice on the cheapest way to get CCI would be appreciated. Many thanks

Regards Paul

TheFoxes

OK it looks like we will have to pay the £35 to join the CC&C just so we can pay an extra £4.50 or so, to get the CCI card. Well I suppose that's life. Someone did tell me that this motor homing lifestyle would be expensive!
Regards Paul

bognormike · Moderator

I think it' s difficult to get one unless you are a member or one of the clubs, but the RAC also sell them

TheFoxes

Thankyou for that, but it is as I feared, we have full AA cover without being a member so don't want to join either them or RAC. Looks like CC&C will have a new member.
Regards Paul

SaddleTramp

No you dont have to be a member of the clubs, I got one by phoneing a travel company number given to me by a friend it is 0845 130 7701 I cannot remember the name of the company but I have a CCI card and am not a member of any of the clubs, The card cost me £4.50 I think it was and you need to renew it annually.

Zebedee · Moderator

SaddleTramp beat me to it.

I'm also sure you don't have to belong to any club.

You may pay a couple of quid more for the card, but that's presumably not a problem.

I think the CC issue them to non-members. A phone call would find out for sure.

Cheers

TheFoxes

Thanks Saddle Tramp and Zebedee for the recent replies, a couple of weeks earlier could have saved me a few quid, but never mind we are now members of the CC&C. Not all lost though as we have already used one of their sites and plan to use another soon.
I will try to remember this for next year though in case we don't wish to renew our membership.
Thanks again
Regards Paul

an99uk · Moderator

I have just telephoned the number given by Saddletramp, it was for Carefree Travel and they tell me they do not issue cards to non-members.

So unless you are a member of either the RAC, AA or one of the camping clubs you are unable to get this card........... unless anyone knows of another way..........please!!

Angie

Alfa_Scud

Just a questions on the discounts when using the card. Do you tell them you have a CCI card when you're booking, then they hike the tariff & reduce it for your discount or do you just show it when you pay?

Also do the discounts apply for Brits in Britain or is it just for Johnny Foreigner, likewise Frenchys in France etc?

Just curious really but I suppose you should get one - do you get one each or is it a joint one, I'm not too clear on this stuff Confused

bognormike · Moderator