Awning heating

Mickey h replied on 16/05/2018 23:10

Mickey h

Posted on 16/05/2018 23:10

hi just wondered how people heated there awnings, also I have an old caravan as can’t afford a new one any advice on how to update it and bring it to the 21st century

thanks

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briantimber replied on 18/05/2018 21:06

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Posted on 18/05/2018 12:26 by moulesy

Oh no! Not this old chestnut again, surely?

Look, we don't use an awning heater, we don't even have a full awning. But could someone please explain to me why, for instance, it's OK to sit in your van with the heating on at, say 2kw, but not to have both the van and awning heating on at 1kw each?

Why are some folk so concerned that someone else might be using a few pence more electricity than themselves? It's just a nonsense IMHO ( speaking as someone who uses as little as possible, that is! )

Posted on 18/05/2018 21:06

Excellent answer M.

Trouble is, some think that 1kw plus 1kw equals 3kw...

Tinwheeler replied on 18/05/2018 21:16

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Posted on 18/05/2018 21:06 by briantimber

Excellent answer M.

Trouble is, some think that 1kw plus 1kw equals 3kw...

Posted on 18/05/2018 21:16

Not only that but if A does something a different way from B, then A is deemed by B to be wrong. C, however, thinks both A and B can do as they choose because it’s none of his (C's) business as he gets on with enjoying his holiday.

huskydog replied on 18/05/2018 21:27

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Posted on 18/05/2018 21:16 by Tinwheeler

Not only that but if A does something a different way from B, then A is deemed by B to be wrong. C, however, thinks both A and B can do as they choose because it’s none of his (C's) business as he gets on with enjoying his holiday.

Posted on 18/05/2018 21:27

I must be a C , as I have often been called a C

briantimber replied on 18/05/2018 21:33

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Posted on 18/05/2018 21:33

Hee Hee,

Sounds like a scene from the two Ronnies TW...

I know my place......

Edit...........Yes Husky, I've also been called a B as well

trellis replied on 18/05/2018 21:53

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Posted on 17/05/2018 09:29 by Kennine

Everybody has the right to use the site electricity to suit their needs. I personally have never used an awning heater, but others may need to use one. The CMC have no restrictions on awning heating so just go ahead and use your heater.

K

Posted on 18/05/2018 21:53

This is frightening territory , I find myself agreeing with Kennine 😁Must find a dark corner to lie in .😁😁.

mickysf replied on 18/05/2018 21:58

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Posted on 18/05/2018 21:58

I guess the solution is not to heat the awning but only heat the people in the awning. We do use a quartz heater but it's only on whilst we are in the awning and 'need' it. We also use blankets to put round our legs which are not in the beam. Quite enjoy the ambience and experience, we are also mindful of the fact that not only heat but sound travels though canvassing very easily!

Tinwheeler replied on 18/05/2018 22:08

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Posted on 18/05/2018 21:33 by briantimber

Hee Hee,

Sounds like a scene from the two Ronnies TW...

I know my place......

Edit...........Yes Husky, I've also been called a B as well