Smart Metering Trial

KieranBSMM replied on 05/04/2023 16:17

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Posted on 05/04/2023 16:17

Exciting News! At Wyatts Covert Club Campsite we’re trialling Smart Metering, which means you will only pay for the amount of electricity you use during your stay.

The price quoted for bookings at this campsite excludes electricity (with campsite fees reduced accordingly) and we will only charge you for the precise amount of electricity you use during your stay.

This is something many members have been asking for and we’re really pleased to be able to trial it this year! Find out more at https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/smartmetering/

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Rufs replied on 04/05/2023 20:25

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Arch replied on 04/05/2023 20:28

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Posted on 04/05/2023 20:28

1 to 3 days isn't a problem 2 + weeks is.

peedee replied on 04/05/2023 20:33

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Posted on 04/05/2023 20:33

With many of us having a wide touring experience it's only natural to draw from it. I had better say no more

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peedee replied on 04/05/2023 20:37

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Posted on 04/05/2023 20:28 by Arch

1 to 3 days isn't a problem 2 + weeks is.

Posted on 04/05/2023 20:37

Just pay to top up your batteries. Arch.

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Rufs replied on 04/05/2023 20:40

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Posted on 04/05/2023 20:28 by Arch

1 to 3 days isn't a problem 2 + weeks is.

Posted on 04/05/2023 20:40

I guess back in the day when we had to manouvre onto the pitch using the towing vehicle or pushing using some considerable energy 2=3 days was possible, and i for one saw motor movers as a luxury i could not afford, today it is a luxury i would rather not do without , and some sites today ( are very tight with manouvre space) , so, it depends just how much you use your mover to get on pitch as to how much power is drained from the battery, and dont forget, if you use the mover to get it on pitch you will probably need the mover to get it off pitch. Not sure if you have a mover but my mover will not operate if the battery is less than 11.5 volts, 2-3 days off grid + mover use i am sure my battery will be well below 11.5v. I guess if you are on a pitch with EHU you could connect up for a short period and pay whatever to re-charge your battery, there are always options

mickysf replied on 04/05/2023 21:06

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Posted on 04/05/2023 21:06

Back in the day we had a solar panel and two leisure batteries. We would alternate between the batteries and have the opportunity to also charge up whilst driving between sites whilst on our tours. We only needed to stay on sites about every fourth night, primarily to bail out the black water and top up fresh water. The fact that electricity was included meant an opportunity to give both batteries a good tonic charge. It worked for us and we did this for many years on the same batteries which lasted the life of our ownership. Today our more sophisticated system seems to care for itself far better but we still use the occasional night for the obvious needs.
Now until we know the outcome of these trials and the subsequent costings will we know if it will be advantageous to us in any respect to our way of touring. Of course other touring behaviours will be different,

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Posted on 04/05/2023 20:40 by Rufs

I guess back in the day when we had to manouvre onto the pitch using the towing vehicle or pushing using some considerable energy 2=3 days was possible, and i for one saw motor movers as a luxury i could not afford, today it is a luxury i would rather not do without , and some sites today ( are very tight with manouvre space) , so, it depends just how much you use your mover to get on pitch as to how much power is drained from the battery, and dont forget, if you use the mover to get it on pitch you will probably need the mover to get it off pitch. Not sure if you have a mover but my mover will not operate if the battery is less than 11.5 volts, 2-3 days off grid + mover use i am sure my battery will be well below 11.5v. I guess if you are on a pitch with EHU you could connect up for a short period and pay whatever to re-charge your battery, there are always options

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 04/05/2023 21:48

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Posted on 04/05/2023 18:40 by Takethedogalong

I don’t really care which site DD isn’t naming, in fact it’s a bonus that it’s actually in the UK, as we usually have to endure endless tales of overseas references in UK sites threads, so it could actually be seen as a plus🤣, and at least there won’t be endless deleted off topic posts and ultimately the whole thread closed, so it’s a win win and I am grateful for DD’s contribution, even if it is a mystery.

Rufs, free standing solar panels were all the rage at one bit, nothing new. 😁

Posted on 04/05/2023 21:48

They still are TDA, the new Bifacial freestanding SP’s are superb👍🏻