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nickthehunter wrote:

JRscooby wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:


As far as campground charging, I don't see much of an issue off season if there are a few stray EVs kicking around. The problem comes prime time when a lot of RV park electrical systems already struggle and there are a significant number of EVs charging for all they are worth.

You say the CG has power problems now, so they can't charge more than a few EVs, a few times a year. But all cars are not replaced every year. And for some time many that are replaced will be replaced with ICE vehicles. So it will not be none to 100%, (or even 50%) in even a year. So the capitalist that owns the CG that does not allow charging will see more of there customers go down the road to 1 that will. Choice will be made, and I bet most will upgrade the power system. And the upgraded system will help everybody that uses the CG, and everybody that lives in the area.

The campgrounds that choose to upgrade, can’t do so without significant cost. So they raise rates to cover the costs.So now you have a new wrinkle. Do you go down the road as you suggest at significantly more cost? Or maybe you just take a short trip to the local mall and charge your EV.

Or a combination of the two. Honestly I think it will depend on proximity to fast charging service to the campground. If it’s close and you are out shopping anyway just jump on a fast charger while shopping etc. If the campground offers a charge service at a reasonable rate then just charge overnight. I’ve seen people do it both ways. And it’s changing too. Fast charging facilities both public and private (tesla) have pretty much doubled in our province in the last two years and from what I can see by the various advertisements it will double again in the next two years. Campground charging is certainly a nice convenience that we would happily pay a premium for but the alternatives are better than they were a couple years ago.

I personally don’t think campgrounds need to go the route KOA is going and have a J1772 at each site. At least for the next decade maybe a dozen 48 amp J1772 EVSE’s in a common parking area would serve a medium sized campgrounds needs for years to come. Probably a decent revenue there.

Jmho.