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Campin_LI
Explorer
Jan 12, 2014

Electric Usage/rates

We are looking at a campground near Tampa, Florida called Happy Traveler. Their nightly rates are posted on their web site but it also says + tax and electric. We have never had to pay for electric on a 1 week stay (thought that was a monthly or seasonal thing). We would be there in July so the air conditioner will be running 24 hrs per day. We have a 36 foot long trailer with a 15000 BTU air conditioner.

What could we expect to pay on a daily basis for electric in the trailer down in Florida.

Thanks.
  • SDcampowneroper's avatar
    SDcampowneroper
    Explorer
    Jan 12, 2014
    research state rules on electric fees. The camp likely pays commercial rates, so higher $/ kw than you at home. They may pass this on regardless of length of stay, as an addition to site fee, in the same way as cable tv, wifi, or any other elective amenity. Think of that as proper, you could use a good deal less power than the next door huge rig. The camp is trying to manage costs relative to use.

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