you heard of The CMCA RV Parks initiative ?

**incisor** · 20th June 2015, 04:18 PM

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The CMCA RV Parks initiative

The criteria for CMCA RV Friendly Towns specifically focus on 24/48 hour parking (essential) and longer term parking (desirable) for self-contained vehicles. Therefore, converting camping grounds in RV Friendly Towns into CMCA RV Parks should not inconvenience any CMCA members with self-contained vehicles already using these facilities.

I can't believe small town councils with an iq above 5 would be so short sighted as to get involved in this sort of craziness

this would surely have major implications for smaller towns offering free camping areas as less than 10% of travelers are part of this organisation...

i find it amazing to say the least....

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 20th June 2015, 04:32 PM

If I understand the CMCA-- They are leasing/buying property to house their members,, but to make it easier/cheaper no fluid hits the ground, therefore no plumbing is required. I'm not sure what the "campervan" section of the club thinks about it,, but the Motorhome owners probably dont care,,,
I think Australia as a whole underestimates the power/influence the CMCA has,,

**Bytemrk** · 20th June 2015, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I think Australia as a whole underestimates the power/influence the CMCA has,,

After dealing with many show vendors that have had dealings with that group.... well interesting organisation.

**gavinwibrow** · 20th June 2015, 10:33 PM

I've happily been a CMCA member for about 12 years. Their primary focus from my perspective has been to preserve access to free camping in the face of much and varied opposition. Ironically they cover RVs/campervans and 5th wheelers but not caravans. With over 50K members and an active presence in all states, they are IMHO a positive force for travellers generally. They also concentrate on expanding the grey/black water dump spots, as well as coming from the other end with a "LEAVE NO TRACE" audited procedure which has been well received generally by pollies and many councils. Some caravan park owners don't like them at all and can't comprehend that there are and should be horses for courses for all kinds of travellers - and I'm not talking about backpackers working and living on the riverbank, or the odd idiot who thinks the country is his/her personal cesspool.

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 21st June 2015, 07:08 AM

Funnily enough the MIL bought us membership before we left on the trip,,
saved us a few bucks getting the CMCA discount at various places, didnt get us ANY waves from motorhomes though

**BMKal** · 21st June 2015, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

didnt get us ANY waves from motorhomes though

I wonder if that's because you do a "U" turn behind them, and then chase them down the main street of little country towns with your headlights flashing at them.

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 21st June 2015, 10:59 AM

Hey! I only did that once!

well maybe twice,,

**Killer** · 22nd June 2015, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Hey! I only did that once!

well maybe twice,,

You scared the wits out of my Missus, heading up the Newell Hwy once.

No U turn involved, but she thought it was deliverance time.

Cheers, Mick.

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 22nd June 2015, 07:04 AM

Hmm, apparently I have that affect on Mrs Pedro too sometimes----

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