Electrical Usage when Camping

When using full hookups, we don't leave the AC or water heater on constantly, but for us it's more a "wear and tear" type of thing on the RV components. As for other appliances, we run our fridge and water heater on electric and if we need heat, we use our fireplace and a small space heater rather than running our propane furnace(and the propane) constantly, using it only as supplemental and to heat the basements to prevent freezing of the pipes, when necessary.

Lynnmor wrote:
........ Camping fees have to go up to compensate for waste.

And that's the bottom line, as I see it.

The water heater won't use much more if left on, the only added electricity usage would be to make up for the heat that escapes thru the insulation.

The AC, of course uses quit a bit.

We often read here about the folks that want long, hot showers. Waste of electricity, water and sewer capacity is of no concern to many. I know folks that leave the door wide open with the AC on. Camping fees have to go up to compensate for waste.

I think its perfectly acceptable to use as much power as you need in your rig while camping. I am certain that the cost of a powered site vs non-serviced more than covers the cost of the power that you use. As far as being eco friendly while camping that is not a bad thing, and I know for sure we use far less water camping vs home so thats something.