Electricity usage

[Buckman]

I'd just like know how much it'll cost using the van as it seems alot of places now have the added charge

Our experience is that it is the other way around with most places not having metered electric. It cost a site thousands of ones to meter each pitch. Then there is the hassle of refunding customers who do not use what they have paid for. In addition there is the possibility that the meters on each site would need to be calibrated and checked at the owner's expense.

Lastly the hassle if a customer accuses them of overcharging and escalates the matter. For many not worth the hassle and easier to simply increase the rental cost of the pitch.

 

[woodsieboy]

We had an e mail this week from Old Oaks, as of 1st March they are introducing an extra charge for electricity over and above the nightly pich allowance included in the booking. Seems each EHU has a Qcode you have to scan on arrival, enter your details and then will be charged, they explain it is to cover the extra costs involved in modern caravans and motorhomes from wet heating,and peoples running electrical appliances all day.Plus the increased cost of energy to the site.

We are there end of March so will see what happens,its not the extra charge that puts me off, its the Qcode as I don't have a smart phone !

 

[Gafferbill]

When there is a pitch charge for electricity by a meter the whole dynamics of costs change.

Fixed pitch cost.....then you can use your caravan's facilities for everything using electricity.
Metered electricity costs .....then it is cheaper to wash and shower at the block and wash dishes there etc. (if the block is free)
Then is it cheaper to use electricity or gas.
The OP's question can't be answered accurately as there are too many variables.

 

[Dustydog]

The OP's question can't be answered accurately as there are too many variables.

Maybe each caravan model should have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) like they do with houses for sale?