Posted on 03/03/2019 19:21
Just come off a Rally on an all singing and dancing commercial site. They did a deal where the ehu was optional @£3 p/n. 28 vans 25 paid for ehu. We didn’t refilled the gas bottle after we got back and it cost me £4.51, the bottle had been used for 4 nights on a clubsite so ehu and 3 nights non-ehu so 7 nights in total.
No moral to this story just numbers.
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Posted on 07/03/2019 09:16 by NavigateurI think I may need to change my Calor cylinder soon. I've been using it since October and it must be nearly empty now. October 2017 that is!
If necessary, I can run almost all the electrics in the caravan off 12v - directly or by using a fairly big inverter. Microwave, hairdryer, espresso machine, electric blanket, kettle, etc as required but not the space or water heating. Were I fitting a solar panel now I would aim for at least 200 watts as one gets little out of a horizontal panel this far north in winter.
Has anyone heard of a solar panel that can be electrically heated to remove frost and snow?
Posted on 07/03/2019 09:27 by MethevenSeems like a lot of work/bother to me when I can just push a blue plug in, the working out of numbers and ways to save a few £'s seems at odds to enjoying a break in my caravan. If someone wants to save the planet, save their pennies or live in the past when technology allows us comfort without working hard at it, then by all means go for it. Me, I'll plug in and put the electric kettle on.
Posted on 07/03/2019 10:51 by TinwheelerAnd as one who drives a converted mini bus I reckon I don’t even count.
On the other hand, I look up to no one and I certainly don’t look down on anyone.
Equality for all is my view.
Posted on 07/03/2019 09:48 byWell as you didn't quote from the OP, I assumed you were making a general observation. And that seemd to imply you thought the only reason for not choosing EHU is to save money.
(Although as this thread is in the Tips for Making Caravanning and Touring Cheaper, I suppose writing about ways to save money is very relevant.)
Posted on 07/03/2019 11:59
I found a this quote from the C&CC on line:
"People would be more aware of their electricity use if we had metered pitches,".
"The caravans and motorhomes are getting more efficient, but the psychology is that if people have paid their extra £5-a-night for the hook-up, then they tend to max-out on their consumption. It's human nature, I suppose. People try to get their money's worth.
"Although the manufacturers are making the caravan more efficient, the psychology of the end user isn't the same."
I wonder which Club is going to blink first?
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Posted on 07/03/2019 09:27 by MethevenSeems like a lot of work/bother to me when I can just push a blue plug in, the working out of numbers and ways to save a few £'s seems at odds to enjoying a break in my caravan. If someone wants to save the planet, save their pennies or live in the past when technology allows us comfort without working hard at it, then by all means go for it. Me, I'll plug in and put the electric kettle on.
Posted on 07/03/2019 11:59 by peedeeI found a this quote from the C&CC on line:
"People would be more aware of their electricity use if we had metered pitches,".
"The caravans and motorhomes are getting more efficient, but the psychology is that if people have paid their extra £5-a-night for the hook-up, then they tend to max-out on their consumption. It's human nature, I suppose. People try to get their money's worth.
"Although the manufacturers are making the caravan more efficient, the psychology of the end user isn't the same."
I wonder which Club is going to blink first?
peedee
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