Cost of EHU at CLs

Posted on 06/12/2019 09:51 by SteveL

Whilst we had our caravans we only ever visited one CL and didn't require much heating. Now we have a MH and are looking for more stops local to places, we may well utilise them. However, I don't like to be cold. I would expect the CL owner to charge a realistic rate and would have no problem in higher prices in winter, or do as CholseyGrange does. Personally we leave the heating on when we go out, a couple of degrees lower than what we normally have it set. Given how good the insulation is, I don't think that uses any more energy than letting the van cool down and then having it on high to warm it up. To me it's not a case of I have paid for it so I'll use it but I am prepared to pay for it so I can use it.

Oh we don't go tripping any bollards and use it on the lower setting if the amperage requires. However, since we've had the MH heating, fridge and battery charger are the only things on the EHU. Kettles, toasters etc are now all gas.

Posted on 06/12/2019 09:53 by JVB66

I did not think that gas kettles were still made

Posted on 06/12/2019 10:07 by Takethedogalong

We use a gas kettle at home JV😁 It can sit on top of stove if required.

Posted on 06/12/2019 09:40 by DavidKlyne

Jenny

We don't leave the heating on during the day when we are out because if you have been walking in cold weather even if the temperature dropped in the van it is usually still warmer than it is outside! However, having just having spent four nights away with night time (and daytime!) sub zero temperatures we do leave the heating on at night albeit at a lower level than during the day. When we caravanned we tended not to do that but motorhomes can be a bit draughty around the cab area, we are also 7 years older so don't know if that makes a difference! Perhaps we all have it wrong on CL/Campsite charges in the winter and maybe need to accept that energy use does warrant additional charges? We have just paid £19.90 a night for Bladon Chains which is the lowest price CMC site we have used all year.(As an aside given the popularity of the site at this time of year I expect it will be higher next year!) 

David