Sustainability Matters

viatorem

I've seen an outfit using two cables one for the van and one for the awning.

TimboC

Were they hooked up to two bollards? I can't see how that would work, as awnings don't have a socket.

TV cables go into awnings, and you can plug something into the side of the caravan like a fridge or heater, but that cable wouldn't show

viatorem

16A to 13A  domestic socket cables are availabe for tent camping is how it works. 

Cornersteady

As asked was it from two separate bollards? If it was this would clearly be wrong unless they had paid for two pitches. And was this on a club site? 

mickysf

I have seen a splitter on a van’s input socket allowing a second cable to go around the van and into a tent. This was used for storing and charging an electric wheelchair. The owner told me he had the splitter made up by an electrician as they had originally had one which plugged into the bollard feed but this they were told is not allowed.

DaveCyn

2 or 3 way splitters are readily and cheaply available on the likes of Amazon and eBay.

mickysf

They are but all the ones I’ve seen on sale are for the bollard socket, these will not fit or work at the other end, the van socket.  Using a splitter on the bollard is not permitted hence splitting at the van.

DSB

Going in a slightly different direction.... really in the the subject of being 'greener'....  it's good that some sites are now adopting 'green/ no grass cutting/ natural areas'.  However, perhaps it has been the luck of the draw, but visits to sites more recently, I get the impression that hardstanding pitches do not always appear to be as well manicured as they were... with some grass growing through the gravel surfaces.  Perhaps the Club are no longer using weed killer and there is not enough time to manually weed pitches.....  or perhaps I have been unlucky.

David

 

kanjielee12

That's fantastic to hear! It's great when campsites provide composting facilities, and it's even better to see campers actively using them to reduce landfill waste

DaveT

Whilst I applaud the discussion on sustainability for the environment and the ways in which we can reduce our personal carbon footprint, I fear we may be loosing sight of a potentially larger problem for all of us. Many of us rely on diesel ICEs because of their efficiency in hauling Motorhomes or larger caravans. 2024 introduces the government policy towards Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). This means that in 2024, manufacturers may sell a maximum of 78% of their output as ICE powered vehicles. As we head towards 2030, this gradually reduces to a maximum of 20% ICE powered vehicles. Failure to comply with this mandated policy will result in a fine for every excess ICE unit the manufacturer produces. If we still want or need ICE powered vehicles, we must surely face the prospect of a dwindling supply of vehicles (and hence waiting lists/high prices). Personally, the thought of towing a caravan with an EV and looking for a functioning charging point every few miles would not be sustainable for me and would end in the sale of my outfit. Equally, the thought of queueing on site for a charger would not float my boat. Unless there is some rapid technology change, we won't have to worry about caravan sites, as many will not exist!  Perhaps Rowena is aware of a government derogation for the leisure industry?