Saving gas

You can get free hot water by filling a couple of plastic pop bottles and leaving in the sun all day - top on loosely, not tight.

Even in weak sunshine you can get hot water.

People may well laugh...

Russ

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The EHU is part of the pitch fee J&I

Much depends on your usage moonchip as has been said - I have gone the Safefill route and love it - no more uncertainty about running out of gas as you can see the level and then fill up when convenient.  I did a lot of cooking over Christmas including the main meal and all was well - now will top it up next time I go to Lincoln.  I like being able to cook on gas - my preferred fuel - and the light cylinder helps with the weight on the nose etc etc.  This year I intend a lot more outings off the grid so expect to enjoy the savings even more! 

Ironically after yesterdays post, I have just changed over cylinders today - the previous CalorLite lasted about 6 days. I do a lot of cooking when away (or at home) .... tonights tea was a Lamb Henry, so that took about 3 1/2 hours in the oven.

Gas fire is on low pretty much constantly, especially if we have come in froma walk, and the Ultrastore runs on gas & electric so we have plenty of hot water (quicker running on both), plus all hot brews are made on a stove kettle, not an electric one.

Admittedly, we may be a bit silly keeping the heating on low with the roof light open ajar, but I like fresh air and to feel comfortably warm, even though its rather chiily outdoors

We had 54 nights away last year from buying the caravan in June, so 'Safefil' seems like a good idea to us, but we'll still keep a CalorLite as a spare.

Unfortunately can't exchange it today as Poolsbrook dont have any

You can get free hot water by filling a couple of plastic pop bottles and leaving in the sun all day - top on loosely, not tight.

Even in weak sunshine you can get hot water.

People may well laugh...

Russ

Not us Russ, we did this in Spain earlier this year if you can get a dark bottle it works even better

Edit, sorry DD just read your post we wrapped a bit if black bin bag round one to try it out.

Moonchip fresh is essential and I really notice the lack of oxygen to my brain if everything is sealed up!  I bet that lamb was tasty too!  Jacksons of old Arley will send you a Safefill very quickly!  

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You don't wash your hands in the van ever?  Clearly though little use to you to make your own hot water - but it could be helping to save the planet? 

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I'm surprised at the length some members go to to save a few pennies here and there. if I couldn't afford a break or had to scrimp and save I don't think I'd bother!