How to thrive on a non 240v site!

Merve replied on 16/01/2017 17:56

Posted on 16/01/2017 17:56

Due to difficulties migrating the original thread, which was massively interesting and popular with members, I am starting another one until the original can be found and  migrated to the Forum.  I apologise to the original OP but I think this is far too important not to be available. Personally, I think, because of the massive moves in technology recently, this subject should have a section by itself. I don't suppose the CC would think about that? So, anything about Solar Panels, LED lighting, Inverters, Safefill even. Anything that assists the caravanners to go off grid in fact - and saves money!!

replied on 04/08/2017 08:12

Posted on 04/08/2017 08:12

Can't see many wanting to lug a 47kg bottle for a refill Merve. 

Bakers2 replied on 04/08/2017 09:50

Posted on 03/08/2017 23:02 by Merve

Moderators!! Boff has a very good point Can you change the title to 

How to thrive on a non 240v site! 

Thanks from all us weirdos! 

Posted on 04/08/2017 09:50

Merve I have taken the liberty of reporting your post in case it's missed by moderators. I hope you don't mind.

I think the title change would entice more people to read it. 

If it doesn't get changed maybe you (as you really seem to be the CT champion for independence of EHU 😉) could start a new thread with a title that might entice others to read and consider. You can put in a link to this thread and maybe condense the points too, to make it a quicker read 😉.

 

cyberyacht replied on 04/08/2017 11:36

Posted on 04/08/2017 11:36

All we need now is for some MH manufacturers to fit sensible sized gas lockers and hatches to match. Some of the MH's I have looked at during my research clearly don't envisage anything bigger than a single 6Kg Calorlite and even that needs a shoe horn.

wye replied on 04/08/2017 11:51

Posted on 04/08/2017 11:51

Iam very pleased to report that Toomey of Rochford Essex will now allow

Safefill  refills !cool

EJB986 replied on 04/08/2017 12:15

Posted on 04/08/2017 12:15

I don't think that Moderators can change spelling or thread titles and I am certain that the IT team can't.surprised

Bakers2 replied on 04/08/2017 12:23

Posted on 04/08/2017 12:15 by EJB986

I don't think that Moderators can change spelling or thread titles and I am certain that the IT team can't.surprised

Posted on 04/08/2017 12:23

Really????? You do surprise me 😉

Merve replied on 04/08/2017 13:19

Posted on 04/08/2017 09:50 by Bakers2

Merve I have taken the liberty of reporting your post in case it's missed by moderators. I hope you don't mind.

I think the title change would entice more people to read it. 

If it doesn't get changed maybe you (as you really seem to be the CT champion for independence of EHU 😉) could start a new thread with a title that might entice others to read and consider. You can put in a link to this thread and maybe condense the points too, to make it a quicker read 😉.

 

Posted on 04/08/2017 13:19

Good idea bakers.No problem. EJB may well be right but it surprises me- I would have thought they could have- they can change to lower case from upper case so I thought they well be able to do it- can a moderator confirm or not please- that would be most useful! 

Merve replied on 04/08/2017 13:21

Posted on 04/08/2017 11:51 by wye

Iam very pleased to report that Toomey of Rochford Essex will now allow

Safefill  refills !cool

Posted on 04/08/2017 13:21

Thanks Wye, just one more bit to add to the puzzle. I will report it to Safefill.

Merve replied on 04/08/2017 13:41

Posted on 04/08/2017 11:36 by cyberyacht

All we need now is for some MH manufacturers to fit sensible sized gas lockers and hatches to match. Some of the MH's I have looked at during my research clearly don't envisage anything bigger than a single 6Kg Calorlite and even that needs a shoe horn.

Posted on 04/08/2017 13:41

Oh I so agree Cyber! Again, they don't seem to know what the leisure industry is up to! And while they are about it, a decent sized panel - say 150w, decent batteries and a decent size inverter- say PSW 1500w - yes, that should do nicely for a start. When are the manufacturers going to catch up with the cutting edge of technology and what we can do with our Caravans now! - they always seem to be about 5 yrs behind the times! I see they are lauding the supply of a 100w SP- they were doing that 2 or 3 yrs ago! If a caravan manufacturer had the foresight to produce a caravan that could be used as easily off grid as it could on grid (l have one!) then how many of us would say "stuff high prices! I'm off grid"? USB leads and sockets are just appearing. How long has USB been out? Are the big clubs, and caravan and Motorhome manufacturers in league with each other I ask myself? Why would a ring on the cooker be changed to an electric plate? Have customers asked for it? Perhaps they have, but why you would I can't imagine having Safefill at hand. I have written to Bailey and explained the new regs surrounding Safefill and suggested they provide a free Safefill cylinder with every new van sold! I still say that Safefill will, in a few years, go from being an oddity to the accepted and go to cylinder for Caravans . But it needs vision from the people who are supposed to have vision- the clubs, the manufacturers etc nearly all of whom seem to be stuck in the past. 

Merve replied on 04/08/2017 13:43

Posted on 04/08/2017 08:12 by

Can't see many wanting to lug a 47kg bottle for a refill Merve. 

Posted on 04/08/2017 13:43

I like it!! 

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