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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JVB66 replied on 04/01/2018 16:38

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peedee replied on 04/01/2018 16:45

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Posted on 04/01/2018 16:45

Does anyone know what type of charger is installed and metered on the Brighton Club site. Is it a fast one, has it ever been used? What was the point in installing it if you are allowed to charge on the pitch? Its a green council.

There is one site with a fast charger available. Love2Stay is an afflilated site so not strictly a Club site but charging is currently free to site residents. I am not aware if they have a policy regarding charging on pitch but each pitch is metered. Currently metering is only used when the pitch is used seasonally, nevertheless they are in a position to introduce metering for tourers if they think it necessary.

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cyberyacht replied on 04/01/2018 17:06

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Posted on 04/01/2018 13:24 by Randomcamper

I posted a link to that earlier in the thread somewhere,,,,

The government has more or less said it will introduce pay by the mile road charging.....!

Posted on 04/01/2018 17:06

If that becomes the case, then property close to channel ferries should see a jump in values unless, of course, "that lot over there" do the same for all roads rather than autoroutes.

Cornersteady replied on 04/01/2018 17:21

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Posted on 04/01/2018 11:08 by

I think Malcolm is perfectly entitled to charge his car without the decision being picked over by a committee , he is paying a considerable sum to live on club sites and provision of 16A EHU is part of the fee.

Posted on 04/01/2018 17:21

yes agree fully.

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Cornersteady replied on 04/01/2018 17:26

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Posted on 04/01/2018 11:25 by peedee

I do really think that it is the idea of getting 'free' car energy or fuel that people are basing their view on. People who quite happily use their full allowance on whatever balk at using the same on EVs

Not at all, certainly in my case. I have long been an advocate of metered electricity and I see the charging of Hybrids and pure EVs on site as being just another reason for the introduction of metering. Its a competitive market and what the Club does will much depend on what others do about it. At the end of the day, as you say Corners, we all have a choice of where to go.

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Posted on 04/01/2018 17:26

but the cost of installing meters and extra outlets has to be paid for, how? You can't charge extra for the electricity used so therefore the cost of installation either comes out of current money or by extra fees. Simpler and perhaps more profit by having an all inclusive fee?

Cornersteady replied on 04/01/2018 17:29

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Posted on 04/01/2018 11:53 by

As I see it, electric used at the moment on site is for DOMESTIC use. Same as the use of LPG in bottles we buy.

For electric cars to be charged on site away from dedicated bollards is abusing the system completely.

No abuse Vivien as the Club permit such usage

Posted on 04/01/2018 17:29

agree cannot be abuse if the club allows it.

what is domestic use anyway?

Fisherman replied on 04/01/2018 17:31

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Posted on 04/01/2018 17:31

Its getting as bad as using heaters in Awnings. Make them pay for it, its not fair on the rest of us.

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Tinwheeler replied on 04/01/2018 17:36

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Posted on 04/01/2018 17:31 by Fisherman

Its getting as bad as using heaters in Awnings. Make them pay for it, its not fair on the rest of us.

Posted on 04/01/2018 17:36

Why is it not fair? We all have the choice of using awning heaters or other devices if we want to.

In the same way, we all have the choice of using showers or staying dirty, using the dog walk, play area, information room.....

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Cornersteady replied on 04/01/2018 17:36

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Posted on 04/01/2018 12:41 by vivien

No! I am not off topic! I do not use as much electric as New caravans with a family on board, so why should I have to pay for EV to be charged when I have to go off site and buy my fuel elsewhere!!

There are numerous fuels available other than electric, so when the deadline comes, those who continue with their existing vehicles, according to views here, we will have to pay EV inflated price 12 v caravan pitch electric supply although our vehicles do NOT use electric??

Its outrageous!!!

Posted on 04/01/2018 17:36

it's not at all outrageous, everyone, including you pays the same fee on site, and you can use as much or a little as you like, that is your choice

You are not paying for a EV to be charged anymore than you are paying for my awning heater during the night. You are paying the fee charged for by the club. If you feel this is not fair or not giving you vale for meney don't use a club site.

It is not 'outrageous' that some use their 'paid' for electricity in the manner they like anymore than anyone can criticise what you use your electricity on.

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