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they arent charging you for the leccy

they are charging you for the ability to be able to connect to the leccy

so yes, they can charge you want they want

Ziggar is right.  I know it's expensive and the simple answer is just don't use their EHU if you don't agree with the price they charge.  It is easy to survive without EHU

Jazzycats.

Even better, vote with your feet and don't go there!

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by lumpy06 on 27/5/2008

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are sites legally allowed to charge three pound fifity a night for electric?

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Only if that is the cost to them, they cannot legally charge you more for the electric than it costs them to provide it. But they can charge you what they like to provide a serviced pitch and if services are available at that pitch then they must charge you for it, this is how groups like the CCC got around the regulations that came in a few years ago. The CC were unable to follow that practice as virtually all their pitches have electrics avaialble on them so they chose to increase the charges on every pitch and to include the electric in that charge.

On a cold night leaving a thermostat fan heater on is worth the price.  I also use a microwave, electric kettle, fridge and 240v lighting.   If you could be sure of a hook up, you could leave the gas bottle at home.  A camping and caravan club magazine put forward the idea that having an electric only caravan would save on weight.  Could save on cost as well perhaps, domestic fridges and microwaves are very cheap.

John

Its not just the price of electricity but also the cost of installation which is high and also the annual periodic inspection that is required. Each pitch probably costs £15-20 per annum to check and certify

I personaly would not use this site.

If you must them get your moneys wrth !!

Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 28/5/2008

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But it wouldn't be much use when the site electrics blew, which happens quite a bt on sme sites. Or for rallying and on sites with no leccy. I like my gas.

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A (junior) microwave in a field is pretty good for warming baby food and milk. I tried the hot water and 12v bottle warmer option but the kids were just crying over the long wait lol.

I must say though, I'll still be trying other alternatives so that we can be on gas and 12v only (and maybe a bit of solar) - must be a great feeling to be self sufficiant.

Oh and by the way, my wife just asked if we could have our two week holiday on a £47 per night pitch! (no, was the answer)

Rich