Posted on 28/09/2017 15:57
Whilst a club site I observed a fellow caravaner charging his vehicle via the external socket of his caravan, is this procedure conducive with the guidance given on site leaflets "that the use of electricity should be considered to help minimise our effect on the environment", additional should extra charges be made for carrying out such procedure.
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Posted on 20/10/2018 13:23
Well it's coming, and fast, so in my opinion the CMC need to be addressing the issues raised by others here. Maybe install payable charging points in the car parks at the entrance to sites. Make it against the rules to charge a car from the pitch electric - quite easy for others to notice that a car is being charged - with a request to leave the site if these rules are broken. Otherwise all members will be paying for some others, either by higher charges or installing electric meters.
Posted on 20/10/2018 12:36 by OscarmaxIn mid 2017 we replaced our euro 5 Honda CRV for a new euro 6 Ford Kuga, in mid 2020 we will be changing to a PHEV.
We use our solar panels and only use electric for the fridge and microwave everything else is of the 12v system, so in theory I use less electric than most.
Next time you see an old diesel driving around site, just remember it is poisoning your grandchildren, we all have to change.
Posted on 20/10/2018 13:23 by DEBSCWell it's coming, and fast, so in my opinion the CMC need to be addressing the issues raised by others here. Maybe install payable charging points in the car parks at the entrance to sites. Make it against the rules to charge a car from the pitch electric - quite easy for others to notice that a car is being charged - with a request to leave the site if these rules are broken. Otherwise all members will be paying for some others, either by higher charges or installing electric meters.
Posted on 20/10/2018 18:35
DEBSC. Just a point, the electric supply to pitches is paid for by all users in their pitch fees. Avoiding exceeding the limit at present is the only criteria for anyone on a pitch, whether they're using equipment, heating an awning or charging a car. Some use very little electricity others probably run it to the limit. The club have already made a statement about this use. I presume if the club notices higher usage generally then changes or charges might be incurred but EV users will no doubt be pleased to see rapid chargers on site, presumably provided by a third party. At present only cars with a small EV battery set up can tow so their take up of extra electricity will be less than a full EV user. They will also have to adjust their usage of other van appliances to accommodate the charge.
When all full EVs can tow, (only Teslas can at present) then there will need to be some big upgrades on charging supplies on sites. But I suspect it's a long way off and it might be electric motorhomes that dominate the scene first?
Posted on 20/10/2018 13:24 by Cornersteadyis it? as poisoning is illegal what are the police doing about it then?
Posted on 20/10/2018 12:36 by OscarmaxIn mid 2017 we replaced our euro 5 Honda CRV for a new euro 6 Ford Kuga, in mid 2020 we will be changing to a PHEV.
We use our solar panels and only use electric for the fridge and microwave everything else is of the 12v system, so in theory I use less electric than most.
Next time you see an old diesel driving around site, just remember it is poisoning your grandchildren, we all have to change.
Posted on 20/10/2018 21:23
Lucky for me I don’t have any grandchildren. (My largest donation to saving the planet) I would worry more about all the nuclear power stations that are going to be required to “fuel” all this extra electric consumption! And just how an intelligent being can consider changing a car every two years as saving the planet beggars belief!
Surely no one really believes that the powers that be are going to miss all that fuel duty that is creamed off at the pumps. I can see each home having to have a separate electric car charge point that is on a totally different tariff. Enjoy the savings while it’s there. It won’t last, that’s an absolute certainty. 
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Posted on 20/10/2018 21:23 by TakethedogalongLucky for me I don’t have any grandchildren. (My largest donation to saving the planet) I would worry more about all the nuclear power stations that are going to be required to “fuel” all this extra electric consumption! And just how an intelligent being can consider changing a car every two years as saving the planet beggars belief!
Surely no one really believes that the powers that be are going to miss all that fuel duty that is creamed off at the pumps. I can see each home having to have a separate electric car charge point that is on a totally different tariff. Enjoy the savings while it’s there. It won’t last, that’s an absolute certainty.
Posted on 20/10/2018 12:36 by OscarmaxIn mid 2017 we replaced our euro 5 Honda CRV for a new euro 6 Ford Kuga, in mid 2020 we will be changing to a PHEV.
We use our solar panels and only use electric for the fridge and microwave everything else is of the 12v system, so in theory I use less electric than most.
Next time you see an old diesel driving around site, just remember it is poisoning your grandchildren, we all have to change.
Posted on 20/10/2018 21:40 by EmilysDadLucky for me I don’t have any grandchildren
You don't know how UNlucky that is ..... 😉
not 2012
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