CheapHeat System?
In the Dec 2013 issue of TRAILER LIFE magazine there is an article on the CheapHeat after-market electric system. I was shocked to read the authors proclaim even additional savings when in camp gro...
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NMace wrote:
I never expected to change any behaviors or even gain understanding.
There are many factors driving increased camp site fees, excessive electricity use is just one.
You either get that or don't.
Happy camping.
That is the most sensible post you've made on this thread.
Except for one word - excessive -
I strongly disagree with that word.
Increasing - that I agree with.
It is very true that newer rigs use more electricity. Everything from heat, AC, microwaves, multiple TVs, outdoor lighting, etc.
My father camped five years in his popup(77-82), and two years in his first TT (83-85) before he ever hooked up to electricity. Forgot how to do it, needed help when the COE finally installed 20A to his favorite CG. Which I might add is in the west part of central Arkansas.
Today, the very first thing we do is go to a full service CG and run everything. Just to make sure it works, and we know how to turn it on/ off - if nothing else.
Since I camp a lot at govt/ state CG vice commercial CG - I see the direct cost of electricity in sites all the time. 50A runs $2 to $5 per day more than 30A at fed/state CG.
Some places where the CG is operated by contractors like two USFS CG near Houston - 30A runs $5 per day, 50A runs $8 per day extra.
Actually, almost the only place I see the same price for 30A and 50A is commercial CG. There I did feel that I was paying for folks higher electric usage. So I went and got a 50A trailer with two ACs, supplemental electrical heat capability, etc.
