Charging electric cars on Club sites.

cariadon replied on 19/12/2017 12:02

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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.

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cyberyacht replied on 04/01/2018 08:59

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Posted on 04/01/2018 08:59

From comments in the past, Malcolm has admitted to being a prolific consumer of electricity ( air-con, awning heating etc). Acquisition of an EV is enabling him to ramp up his consumption even further. As others have observed, metering is going to be the only equitable way to deal with a proliferation of such energy requirements.

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replied on 04/01/2018 09:05

Posted on 04/01/2018 09:05

As others have observed, metering is going to be the only equitable way to deal with a proliferation of such energy requirements.

Who says that it has to be scrupulously equitable? I isn't at present. I contribute towards the provision and maintenance of dog walks, repair to awning damage on grass pitches, kiddies play areas. Not equitable as I generally do not use grass pitches if there is hard standing, do not use an awning, have children or dogs. So what.

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replied on 04/01/2018 09:06

Posted on 04/01/2018 09:06

Charge off site then'.

double entendre?

KeefySher replied on 04/01/2018 09:12

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Posted on 04/01/2018 09:06 by

Charge off site then'.

double entendre?

Posted on 04/01/2018 09:12

Keep to the 5mph site speed limit as you go. Those EV things are silent so more of a hazard to pedestrians, especially us deaf ones

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 04/01/2018 09:13

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Posted on 04/01/2018 09:05 by

As others have observed, metering is going to be the only equitable way to deal with a proliferation of such energy requirements.

Who says that it has to be scrupulously equitable? I isn't at present. I contribute towards the provision and maintenance of dog walks, repair to awning damage on grass pitches, kiddies play areas. Not equitable as I generally do not use grass pitches if there is hard standing, do not use an awning, have children or dogs. So what.

Posted on 04/01/2018 09:13

Please don’t bring ‘fairness & logic’ into this thread ET, I’m not sure the ardent & committed witch hunters would understand😂

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JVB66 replied on 04/01/2018 09:25

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Posted on 04/01/2018 08:49 by peedee

I f you install seperate charging points, how do you ensure they are used rather than pitch electricity? What type do you install? Not all EVs use the same fast charge connectors.

I think the only real answer is to meter all pitches. The Club now has the ideal excuse to undertake this task.

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Posted on 04/01/2018 09:25

They should all be standard, otherwise what happens with on street charging outlets??

Justus2 replied on 04/01/2018 09:30

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Posted on 04/01/2018 09:30

I read somewhere that a small site which had recently installed electricity metering found that the overall site's electricity bill just about halved as a result. I expect it helps to focus the minds of those who choose to squeeze as much as possible out of their individual 16 amp supply.

I am in favour of metering per pitch on campsites.

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Randomcamper replied on 04/01/2018 09:49

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Posted on 04/01/2018 09:49

The simplest answer in the short term is.......

EV's parked in the visitor car park = free

EV's parked on pitch = £3 per night.

No additional cost to the Club, no legitimate complaint from EV owners.....!

peedee replied on 04/01/2018 09:50

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Posted on 04/01/2018 09:05 by

As others have observed, metering is going to be the only equitable way to deal with a proliferation of such energy requirements.

Who says that it has to be scrupulously equitable? I isn't at present. I contribute towards the provision and maintenance of dog walks, repair to awning damage on grass pitches, kiddies play areas. Not equitable as I generally do not use grass pitches if there is hard standing, do not use an awning, have children or dogs. So what.

Posted on 04/01/2018 09:50

The difference is there is no means of seperating out some of these costs apart from charging for dogs, awnings and hard standings which would also be fairer. Some of us would be winners from such policies

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Boff replied on 04/01/2018 10:04

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Posted on 04/01/2018 08:59 by cyberyacht

From comments in the past, Malcolm has admitted to being a prolific consumer of electricity ( air-con, awning heating etc). Acquisition of an EV is enabling him to ramp up his consumption even further. As others have observed, metering is going to be the only equitable way to deal with a proliferation of such energy requirements.

Posted on 04/01/2018 10:04

Has anyone actually met Malcolm? Just sayin

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