Charging electric cars on Club sites.

cariadon replied on 19/12/2017 12:02

Posted on 19/12/2017 12:02

With the government wanting all cars to be electric in years to come and some MHers have them as runarounds how do you think the club should address the issue, This is NOT a thread against electric cars.

Do you think the club should change the bollard to accommodate the second connection, have a designated charging area and should the charging bollard be metered so you pay as you use, or the cost added to pitch fee, or any other suggestion.

JVB66 replied on 31/12/2017 17:11

Posted on 31/12/2017 17:06 by

However as the original cable is used as far as the extension and all caravan wiring is little more than a series of extensions ................ 

Posted on 31/12/2017 17:11

Ve haf ways of getting zis information cool

SteveL replied on 31/12/2017 18:40

Posted on 31/12/2017 18:40

I would think the main issue is any extension would have to have a water proof connector. If I had an EV, as we don't have an awning I would park next to our outside socket. This takes a plug and closes making it water tight. I assume the bit at the car end is also similarly protected. However, with an awning you would probably have to trail an extension under the van. The connection to the car lead would need protecting from water in some way. I suppose under the van should be reasonably safe. Although pitches do occasionally get waterlogged.

Tinwheeler replied on 31/12/2017 18:46

Posted on 31/12/2017 18:46

Simple, IP67 solves the problem.

Right, now can we get on with New Year's Eve? Have a good one.

SteveL replied on 31/12/2017 18:50

Posted on 31/12/2017 18:50

Happy new year TW, but this is the charging electric vehicle thread, not one of the others on which this is being discussed. Although it is easy to forget what thread you are on at times.

I agree the solution is simple, but does need addressing.

replied on 01/01/2018 03:21

Posted on 31/12/2017 14:17 by

As long as ALL your caravan wiring and sockets are good I would hope that the piece you are plugging into the caravan will be OK. I needing to use an extension I would make my own using cable rated to 16amp.

Posted on 01/01/2018 03:21

As it is a 2015 model caravan that has been regularly serviced each year, it too will have safety measures that have been subjected to rigorous testing.

replied on 01/01/2018 03:29

Posted on 30/12/2017 11:06 by

You could save a lot more by ditching the whole idea of delivering pizzas and get a job in a fixed location. Whether this is in a warehouse or superstore does not matter. Have you not realised that your current job is costing you thousands and thousands?

Posted on 01/01/2018 03:29

I prefer a driving job because the experience of coping with varying traffic conditions is useful to me, especially as I rely on having the necessary driving skills because of using my caravan all the year round and having to tow it between sites fairly frequently.

Also fast food delivery driver work is easier for me to get because of having relevant experience and a track record of continuous employment in this trade.

replied on 01/01/2018 10:08

Posted on 01/01/2018 03:29 by

I prefer a driving job because the experience of coping with varying traffic conditions is useful to me, especially as I rely on having the necessary driving skills because of using my caravan all the year round and having to tow it between sites fairly frequently.

Also fast food delivery driver work is easier for me to get because of having relevant experience and a track record of continuous employment in this trade.

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:08

I also have many years of driving and towing experience as almost everyone on here will have.

Getting a good job is not always easy and takes persistence but the end result is worth it. You seem to have given up and have chosen a job that is costing you thousands. Have you thought about the consequences of your EV finances if you are unable to carry on with your job anytime over the next 4 years.

cariadon replied on 01/01/2018 10:25

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:08 by

I also have many years of driving and towing experience as almost everyone on here will have.

Getting a good job is not always easy and takes persistence but the end result is worth it. You seem to have given up and have chosen a job that is costing you thousands. Have you thought about the consequences of your EV finances if you are unable to carry on with your job anytime over the next 4 years.

Posted on 01/01/2018 10:25

Don't think it's a problem, if you read back over several posts,, Tesco would not increase my limit on part time work wages.

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