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I used to use a £5 kettle in my van, but since the owners have dropped the ampage to 6amps max (no allowance for spiking) the leccy blows at the drop of a hat (can't power my 1200w hoover) and we can't even run the tele and the heating on full blast at the same time.

Its annoying because we actually pay a separate fee for the electric.  Would anyone know of any legalities or legislation that says we are entitled to a minimum standard?  I love the site otherwise, don't want to move, neither does anyone else.

Quote: Originally posted by Karen13 on 13/10/2008

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I used to use a £5 kettle in my van, but since the owners have dropped the ampage to 6amps max (no allowance for spiking) the leccy blows at the drop of a hat (can't power my 1200w hoover) and we can't even run the tele and the heating on full blast at the same time.

Its annoying because we actually pay a separate fee for the electric.  Would anyone know of any legalities or legislation that says we are entitled to a minimum standard?  I love the site otherwise, don't want to move, neither does anyone else.

 

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Quote: Originally posted by rexgrant on 14/10/2008

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Quote: Originally posted by Karen13 on 13/10/2008

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I used to use a £5 kettle in my van, but since the owners have dropped the ampage to 6amps max (no allowance for spiking) the leccy blows at the drop of a hat (can't power my 1200w hoover) and we can't even run the tele and the heating on full blast at the same time.

Its annoying because we actually pay a separate fee for the electric.  Would anyone know of any legalities or legislation that says we are entitled to a minimum standard?  I love the site otherwise, don't want to move, neither does anyone else.

 

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Hi Karen
It is against the law for any caravan site to resell Electric. They get round this law by letting pitches called service pitches and one of the services is free electric, so they can supply what amperage they see fit.
and can charge what they like for the pitch.
Sorry you will have to live with it or change sites.
All the best
Rex.

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Thanks Rex, but our electric ISN'T free. We pay £1100 for the pitch, then £2 per night for electricity, when we stay there (apparently its going up to £3 next season). Does that make any difference?  The statics are on meters, wish we were.