There are lots of different camping and motorhome clubs, especially if you count the motorhome brands' own clubs. But, even if we ignore them, there are quite a few different associations to choose from. What do they offer? Is there any difference? Peter took the opportunity to ask them five quick questions during the fair.
Here are four short interviews with Caravan Club of Sweden, Motorhome Club of Sweden, Motorhome Club and Motorhome mates. Please note that it was a bit stressful and messy during the fair and that we might have missed something. Check out the websites of the different clubs for more information!
Table of contents
Caravan Club of Sweden
Caravan Club was founded in 1958 and is a non-profit organisation for everyone who enjoys camping. You can find more information at caravanclub.se.
1. Who is your target audience?
People with recreational vehicles
2. What do you offer your members?
A good camping life, own campsites, discounts and the possibility to order ACSI cards, international camping cards and cheaper insurance.
3. How many members do you have?
Between 27 000 and 30 000
4. How much does it cost to be a member?
480 kr/year
5. What are you doing?
Including a meeting for motorhome drivers in Husbilslandet in Kristinehamn in October.
Motorhome club of Sweden
Motorhome Club of Sweden was formed in 1981 by some motorhome enthusiasts. You can find more information at motorhomclub.se/pub.
1. Who is your target audience?
Motorhome owners
2. What do you offer your members?
The Bulletinen magazine, a Nordic camping guide, list of pitches and various discounts.
3. How many members do you have?
About 1600
4. How much does it cost to be a member?
270 kr/year + a one-off fee of 100 kr
5. What are you doing?
Motorhome school
Motorhome Club
Motorhome Club is an association for all motorhome enthusiasts. You can find more information at husbilsklubben.se.
1. Who is your target audience?
People who are interested in motorhome life
2. What do you offer your members?
Forum on the website, list of motorhome sites in Europe, travel stories and discounts
3. How many members do you have?
About 14 000
4. How much does it cost to be a member?
100 kr/year + a one-off fee of 150 kr
5. What are you doing?
Annual meeting 2017, which last attracted 500 motorhomes
Motorhome mates
Motorhome mates is not really an association, but you can register on the forum. You can find more information at husbilskompisar.se.
1. Who is your target audience?
Motorcyclists
2. What do you offer your members?
News portal, pitch lists, discounts, buy & sell, forum and calendar of activities.
3. How many members do you have?
10,000+ registered on the forum and 10,000+ in the Facebook group
4. How much does it cost to be a member?
It is free of charge
5. What are you doing?
We have things going on, but can't tell you yet...
Goatfish says:
Free is always good 😀 but it's like with mobile phone subscriptions. You have to read and compare, not always easy 😀.
Two out of four look happy 😉
Sunny hug ♥
13 September 2016 - 13:11
Ama de casa says:
I remember that "we" were in the Caravan Club when I was little and we had a caravan? But maybe they didn't even exist then 🙂
13 September 2016 - 15:27
Ama de casa says:
Had to google, and sure enough they existed! Started at the end of the 50s, indeed 🙂.
13 September 2016 - 15:28
Ditte says:
Caravan Club is apparently the largest and it is probably the one I have seen advertised. But it is nice that the range of hooded caravan clubs is increasing and there is certainly room for everyone and some different specialisations.
13 September 2016 - 19:37
Matts Torebring says:
We are involved in four out of five clubs, as well as our branded club. There isn't enough time to get involved more than a little from time to time.
13 September 2016 - 20:43
BP says:
As a non-motorhome owner, I only knew the Caravan Club. All clubs are based on voluntary enthusiasts who do a fantastic job.
13 September 2016 - 21:20
nils-åke says:
Three of these I am involved in
13 September 2016 - 21:34
admin says:
Geddfish, haha, I don't think you should judge them by how our photos turned out. It was quite stressful and messy when you had to take photos 😉.
Ama de casa, yep 1958 I actually wrote 😉 I myself was a bit impressed that they have been around for so long. That they have been around much longer than the others is of course due to the fact that it is the only club that also (and from the beginning only) is dedicated to caravans.
Ditte, it is by far the biggest and is also the only one of the four that also caters for caravan campers.
Matts, not a bad job (although I wonder what the fifth club is ;)).
BP, that's right! At least mainly. At Elmia there were many volunteers from the Caravan Club who kept the fairground in order. And the other clubs have other events, of course.
Nils-Åke, that's not bad! 🙂
13 September 2016 - 22:22
Ama de casa says:
Yes, you wrote that, I see now. 1958... But maybe you added it afterwards, because I can't read so carelessly, can I? 😀
14 September 2016 - 16:16
Mr Lars Olof Johansson says:
hello
Have read somewhere about group travel by motorhome to Germany, interested in information about this.
Greetings
LO&Cecilia
25 March 2019 - 8:52
Anonymous says:
To the editors,
Copenhagen Motorhome Park opens on 31 March 2021 with the cutting of the famous string at 14. You are all invited to this event. The first night 31 March to 01 April is free incl. power and service. Come and make this event great. Drive-in must be done before 13:00.
See the website at http://www.kbhautocamperpark.dk
Booking is not necessary on this day but just send an email so we know how many are coming 😊. Booking for other days can be made from the website from 1 February or on arrival where payment and booking will trigger a password used for entry and exit throughout the stay. We look forward to welcoming you.
27 December 2020 - 13:26