Steamer Quay refurb removal of non EHU pitches

Posted on 23/12/2022 21:03 by DavidKlyne

Steamer Quay would be the idea site to try metered electricity because there is currently no EHU infrastructure. As they are starting from new the addition of metering would probably be of minimal extra cost compared to converting and existing site. Steamer Quay also has the advantage of having relatively few pitches which would further reduce costs but provide useful information on how the Club proceed or otherwise with metering on other Club sites. All that metering will do is remove the cost from the Club to the user, so overall the average Club member is unlikely to notice much difference but those that are happy to rely on their own power generation might benefit from a modest cost saving. There is also the assumption that electricity prices will continue to remain high which I think is wrong. Whilst we don't yet generate all of our electricity from renewable sources that element in years to come will increase and should lower costs which will add another question about whether metering has any cost benefits to Club/Members?

David

 

Posted on 23/12/2022 17:09 by

You are talking about cut down sites aimed at motorhomers who are happy to use such places Steve. However in 40 years of continental travel I have yet to set foot on a site without the absolute minimum of showers,toilets and waste disposal and as a caravanner didnt know anything less than that existed.

Posted on 25/12/2022 19:09 by Tammygirl

We like non facility sites even with the caravan, we use them at home and abroad. 

The ones Steve mentioned are as he said former Municipal sites, facilities open in the High season and can be used by tents and caravans at that time, MHs only for the rest of the year. 

Why they don't allow caravans  all year I don't know as there is Freshwater, a waste dump and a toilet dump, no reason not to let caravans in they are happy to use such sites.

We find them nice relaxing places. 

Posted on 26/12/2022 17:53 by

The aires networks in France, and I think most of Europe, cannot be approved to allow caravans to use the sites unless there are facilities, they are open and generally serviced daily.  Frankly I like it that way as generally MH's are more self contained.  

Posted on 26/12/2022 19:49 by KjellNN

Why would they think we caravanners need more facilities?

Yes, if there is no water and grey/black waste provision, but otherwise, we personally have as good as, if not better than, on board provision as any MH.