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Apologies if this has been debated before.

How do we stand legally with a set in the caravan, do I need another? Also do you think the same rules apply if I am using my laptop and phone to watch the bbc news when I am away from the house.

There would be somebody at home using the house set while I'm away

Have a look here.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/search.asp?search=tv+licence&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=8&searchSort=dateDESC&Submit=Start+Search

           Sue

If it's a tourer, boat or other moveable residence then it's covered by the one at home whether or not someone else is using the TV at home.

But if it is a "mobile home" - i.e. a static - then it is only covered by the home licence if the TV at home is not in use and you have to notify the TV licence people accordingly..

Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 29/11/2007

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If it's a tourer, boat or other moveable residence then it's covered by the one at home whether or not someone else is using the TV at home.

But if it is a "mobile home" - i.e. a static - then it is only covered by the home licence if the TV at home is not in use and you have to notify the TV licence people accordingly..

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You sure?

Quote: Originally posted by scarletsfan on 29/11/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 29/11/2007

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If it's a tourer, boat or other moveable residence then it's covered by the one at home whether or not someone else is using the TV at home.

But if it is a "mobile home" - i.e. a static - then it is only covered by the home licence if the TV at home is not in use and you have to notify the TV licence people accordingly..

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You sure?

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Haven`t seen one of these on a campsite yet

I have!!

I had a very heated debate with the TV Licencing people trying to tell me I needed a second licence for my static, even though I assured them that I was only able to be in one place at one time.  My neighbour at the site told me the following week that there had been a detector van on the car park during the week - no doubt he was checking up on me!  After phoning and asking to speak to someone higher up, I now have a letter confirming what I already knew - you do not need a licence for a tourer/boat and only for a static caravan if someone is using the home set at the same time.

If you are using TV in your caravan, it is only covered by your home licence if nobody at your home is using that TV at the same time.

Type in TV licence on Google, and follow the thread under mobile home

Bertie.

Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 30/11/2007

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Bertie, as I said above that only applies to static caravans/mobile homes - not to tourers.

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I think you will find that the term "mobile home" is generic, and applies to caravans, motorhomes, trailer tents, and even tents.

Bertie.

Thanks for that, TekkieAnne.  I misread the wording under "Do I need a licence for any other type of home?".  Isn't it typical of government legislation, though?

Under "Do I need a licence for my mobile home or caravan?" it seems to indicate that you do, IF your main home TV is in use at same time.  And why mention "caravan" here, when it is covered by another heading further down?

But under "Do I need a licence for any other type of home?"  it seems to exempt caravans and certain other units, but it does not clarify if this is the case when your main home TV is being used at the same time.  Could it then revert to the clause under the first heading?

As usual, plenty of scope for a jobsworth to catch us out either way.

Bertie.

With so many repeats on the TV, I think we should be entitled to just update our existing licences by amending the date.  What's wrong with a "repeat licence" for repeat programmes?

Bertie.