Charging electric cars on Club sites.

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  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #422

    But then when I contacted Kia they "advised" not to use other than product specific leadsundecided 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2017 #423

    Which they probably sell....

  • Metheven
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    edited December 2017 #424

    after being made from someone out back making them up money-mouth

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #425

    But will not invalidate the warranty in case of a claimsmile

  • EasyT
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    edited December 2017 #426

    The dealer will have no way of knowing that an extension was used however

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #427

    Unless as most things it has a code moulded into itsmile

    Our Sat nav tells me I have the wrong 12v lead connectedsurprised

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2017 #428

    My Canon DSLR camera tells me if I use a non Canon battery in it.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited December 2017 #429

    yes I get that too, most annoying.

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #430

    And i would think that the internal "memory"could be accesed by the manufacturer in the case of a warranty  claimlaughing

  • EasyT
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    edited December 2017 #431

    However as the original cable is used as far as the extension and all caravan wiring is little more than a series of extensions ................ 

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #432

    Ve haf ways of getting zis information cool

  • peedee
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    edited December 2017 #433

    from cars to cameras, not bad.

    ahgggg

    peedee

  • SteveL
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    edited December 2017 #434

    I would think the main issue is any extension would have to have a water proof connector. If I had an EV, as we don't have an awning I would park next to our outside socket. This takes a plug and closes making it water tight. I assume the bit at the car end is also similarly protected. However, with an awning you would probably have to trail an extension under the van. The connection to the car lead would need protecting from water in some way. I suppose under the van should be reasonably safe. Although pitches do occasionally get waterlogged.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2017 #435

    Simple, IP67 solves the problem.

    Right, now can we get on with New Year's Eve? Have a good one.

  • SteveL
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    edited December 2017 #436

    Happy new year TW, but this is the charging electric vehicle thread, not one of the others on which this is being discussed. Although it is easy to forget what thread you are on at times.

    I agree the solution is simple, but does need addressing.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2017 #437

    Wasn’t it you earlier who said the subject had been done to death?laughing

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited January 2018 #438

    As it is a 2015 model caravan that has been regularly serviced each year, it too will have safety measures that have been subjected to rigorous testing.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited January 2018 #439

    I prefer a driving job because the experience of coping with varying traffic conditions is useful to me, especially as I rely on having the necessary driving skills because of using my caravan all the year round and having to tow it between sites fairly frequently.

    Also fast food delivery driver work is easier for me to get because of having relevant experience and a track record of continuous employment in this trade.

  • Grant705
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    edited January 2018 #440

    I also have many years of driving and towing experience as almost everyone on here will have.

    Getting a good job is not always easy and takes persistence but the end result is worth it. You seem to have given up and have chosen a job that is costing you thousands. Have you thought about the consequences of your EV finances if you are unable to carry on with your job anytime over the next 4 years.

  • cariadon
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    edited January 2018 #441

    Don't think it's a problem, if you read back over several posts,, Tesco would not increase my limit on part time work wages.

  • cariadon
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    edited January 2018 #442

    Another question we need to ask the club is regarding charging business vehicles on site. I can understand them not charging for now EV used for leisure purposes, but what about people who stay on site and use their vehicles for business purposes, should they pay.

  • Grant705
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    edited January 2018 #443

    Sorry but I don't understand

    BTW surely everyone must understand that someday credit card bills need to be paid back - or do they intend to settle it out of their estate.

  • cariadon
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    edited January 2018 #444

    If you haven't got it, they can't have it.

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2018 #445

    Your posts get more bizarre by the daycool

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2018 #446

    Have you checked what is carried out on a caravan serviceundecided

  • EasyT
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    edited January 2018 #447

    Don't they kick the tyres or something JVB? 

  • EasyT
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    edited January 2018 #448

    Certainly I find them entertaining 

  • SteveL
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    edited January 2018 #449

    They certainly don't check the electrical wiring, other than the most basic check, unles you pay extra. Something like £140 extra.

  • Metheven
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    edited January 2018 #450

    I prefer a driving job because the experience of coping with varying traffic conditions is useful to me, especially as I rely on having the necessary driving skills because of using my caravan all the year round and having to tow it between sites fairly frequently.

    I'm sure I read somewhere your driving skills kerbed the car in fog causing premature wear of the tyres due to wheel misalignment undecided Maybe driving inappropriately in poor conditions, or reading the delivery address maybe.

    Whatever, I believe all you tell me even if it does change from page to page laughing

  • Yertiz
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    edited January 2018 #451

    Not quite the case, it would appear:

    QUOTE:Today is Monday and I'm due back at work on Friday, so only a few days holiday left!

    We'll be taking the caravan to the dealer servicing in Chipping Sodbury on 4th. Not all of the work is under warranty though. Luckily, Tesco Bank increased the credit limit on my credit card, so extra funds are available to foot the bill and extra points to go with it!

    It will depend on what time they finish the work as to whether we'll get back to Lancing on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. If it gets dark, I'll stop overnight at the services and wait until the morning daylight to arrive so that we have the benefit of daylight to pitch the caravan and set up the awning etc.

    undecided