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Why bother at all? Your van is big enough surely.

Quote: Originally posted by johnks on 19/10/2010

Why bother at all? Your van is big enough surely.

 

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Quote: Originally posted by luke26032000 on 19/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by johnks on 19/10/2010

Why bother at all? Your van is big enough surely.

 

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Yes I know what you mean but through the day we tend to sit in the awning, and on a night when the kids go to bed we like to have an hour or so finishing off the wine alone !

Post last edited on 19/10/2010 10:34:37

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Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 19/10/2010

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awning is easier to heat with the fan heater which we have on 24/7 to dry anything that may get wet or damp.

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What a waste of fuel that must be?????

Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 19/10/2010

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We find that the porch awning is easier to heat with the fan heater which we have on 24/7 to dry anything that may get wet or damp.

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Quote: Originally posted by JackieandSteve on 19/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 19/10/2010

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We find that the porch awning is easier to heat with the fan heater which we have on 24/7 to dry anything that may get wet or damp.

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No wonder the EHU charges are so high on some sites. I'm sorry but this is unbelievable. Do you realise how much fan heaters are to run? I bet you don't use them at home like that.

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Well said Jackie! Just because you think you pay for it doesn't mean you have to use it. £3 goes nowhere in electric charges today. Leaving it on constantly would cost a fortune.Very iresponsible and totally selfish.

Perhaps awnings should be banned during the winter then there wouldn't be a temptation to heat them.

then thats unfair on the people that dont heat the awnings !!!

Quote: Originally posted by johnks on 19/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by JackieandSteve on 19/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 19/10/2010

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We find that the porch awning is easier to heat with the fan heater which we have on 24/7 to dry anything that may get wet or damp.

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No wonder the EHU charges are so high on some sites. I'm sorry but this is unbelievable. Do you realise how much fan heaters are to run? I bet you don't use them at home like that.

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Well said Jackie! Just because you think you pay for it doesn't mean you have to use it. £3 goes nowhere in electric charges today. Leaving it on constantly would cost a fortune.Very iresponsible and totally selfish.

Perhaps awnings should be banned during the winter then there wouldn't be a temptation to heat them.

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Quote: Originally posted by JackieandSteve on 19/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by johnks on 19/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by JackieandSteve on 19/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by nigel16 on 19/10/2010

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We find that the porch awning is easier to heat with the fan heater which we have on 24/7 to dry anything that may get wet or damp.

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No wonder the EHU charges are so high on some sites. I'm sorry but this is unbelievable. Do you realise how much fan heaters are to run? I bet you don't use them at home like that.

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Well said Jackie! Just because you think you pay for it doesn't mean you have to use it. £3 goes nowhere in electric charges today. Leaving it on constantly would cost a fortune.Very iresponsible and totally selfish.

Perhaps awnings should be banned during the winter then there wouldn't be a temptation to heat them.

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Exactly John £3 running a fan heater goes nowhere in fact everyone on site is paying for one to run 24/7.
Now i know why they actually charge for awnings where as i couldn't understand why before.
I've never heated my awning why would i when i have heating in my caravan.
I think all electric heaters should be banned from sites.
I guess this is another reason why some sites are starting metered electric.

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If you are planning to use your heater I'd take the full awning, we've also got both & the porch is a lot more draughty because you can't fully seal the sides.

Maybe take hot water bottles that you can fill & put on your lap under a cushion to keep the heat in too?

Quote: Originally posted by FionaW1971 on 20/10/2010

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Er ok what about tents? As an ex tenter we are always careful about how much electricity we use, we have low wattage kettle & toaster and keep the heater low etc & tend to use the low watt lighting mainly because we prefer it.  But I'm sorry Im not being told that with 2 children with muddy feet and wet coats that I shouldn't be allowed an awning in winter and that I shouldn't be allowed to heat it when either myself or the children are using it because someone else may leave theirs on all day - which I agree is very selfish!!  I actually wouldn't mind being metered as I'd probably save money on the ehu - an 800w halogen when we are in the awning with everything else in the van is off is hardly wasteful.  My kids are young and still like to play together on the floor which you can't exactly do inside the caravan.

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Quote: Originally posted by johnks on 20/10/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by FionaW1971 on 20/10/2010

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Er ok what about tents? As an ex tenter we are always careful about how much electricity we use, we have low wattage kettle & toaster and keep the heater low etc & tend to use the low watt lighting mainly because we prefer it.  But I'm sorry Im not being told that with 2 children with muddy feet and wet coats that I shouldn't be allowed an awning in winter and that I shouldn't be allowed to heat it when either myself or the children are using it because someone else may leave theirs on all day - which I agree is very selfish!!  I actually wouldn't mind being metered as I'd probably save money on the ehu - an 800w halogen when we are in the awning with everything else in the van is off is hardly wasteful.  My kids are young and still like to play together on the floor which you can't exactly do inside the caravan.

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Don't think anyone was having a go at you Fiona! Just the irresponsible people who think the world has infinite resourses.

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