The Camping and Caravanning Club has announced the 2024 dates for its Club Courses, which are now available to book.
In total there are more than 15 caravan and motorhome manoeuvring courses taking place on dates from February to September 2024 at the Club’s head office in Coventry.
The courses are designed to help both members and non-members brush up on their skills when driving and towing.
Courses are available for different levels of experience, whether motorists have never towed or driven a motorhome before or if they just want to refresh their knowledge and boost their confidence behind the wheel.
Fliss Spink, one of the Lead Instructors, said: “Club Courses help hundreds of people every year to brush up their knowledge and boost their confidence so they can go away with the tools they need.
“The courses are designed with real life situations in mind and there are practical exercises to take part in – there’s a bit of time spent in the classroom, but time is also dedicated to one-on-one learning with our friendly and helpful instructors.”
Further details are available at www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/club-courses. Once someone has completed a Club course they also become eligible for a discount on insurance with Club Care, The Camping and Caravanning Club’s trusted insurance provider.
To book a place on a Club course call 024 7767 2797.
Confidence Builder Camping and Caravanning Club course
This is ideal for new caravanners or those who want to brush up on the basics.
The course will teach you how to load, level, hitch and unhitch your caravan safely.
You will also have a classroom session where you’ll learn the legalities relating to towing, and a one-to-one on the road driving session with an instructor.
The non-member price is £195 while Club members pay £170. Course dates: 16 and 17 March; 1, 13 and 14 April; 11 and 12 May; 24, 25 and 26 August.
Pitch and Progress Camping and Caravanning Club course
This is designed for experienced caravanners, or those who have completed the Confidence Builder course.
The Pitch and Progress course will help participants take their skills to the next level.
On this course participants will learn about narrow roads, country lanes and motorway or dual carriageway driving alongside some off-road exercises, including reversing into a pitch at a local campsite.
They will also have extended time with an instructor and a one-to-one on-the-road session.
The non-member price is £215 while members pay £190. Course dates: 24 and 25 February; 23 and 24 March; 20 and 21 April; 1 and 2 June.
Two-Day Course Camping and Caravanning Club course
This intensive course covers everything you need to know about towing and pitching confidently.
They are held over a weekend and participants will take part in the Confidence Builder course on the Saturday, and the Pitch and Progress course on the Sunday. The non-member price is £410, while members pay £360.
You will also receive a 25 per cent discount on a pitch at nearby Kingsbury Club Site.
Course dates: 2-3 and 30-31 March; 27-28 April; 27-28 July; 10-11 August
Motorhome Manoeuvres Camping and Caravanning Club course
This is aimed at both new and experienced motorhome owners and covers all the implications of driving a larger vehicle.
On this course, you will learn how to load and reverse your motorhome confidently and have a one-to-one on-the-road session with an instructor.
Non-member price is £200, and members pay £175.
Course dates: 9 and 10 March; 4, 5 and 6 May; 28-29 September.
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