Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: May have left fridge on with door open Post Reply Post New Topic
Personvicky10
20/8/2011 at 10:42pm
 Location: walsall
 Outfit: Eldiss Superstorm View vicky10's Profile View Profile   Reply to vicky10 Reply   Quote vicky10 Quote  
Joined: 25/8/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   244
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
is there anything to worry about?

We've taken our van onto a seasonal pitch today and set up the awning, electric etc. In our haste to get back as we'd left the kids with their nan, we're not sure whether the fridge was turned off, but my wife did the usual and left the door slightly open to avoid mould. If it was switched on, what damage am I likely to return to? Do I need to go back tomorrow to check and switch off as it's a 120 mile round trip, as otherwise it will be next weekend before we go.


PersonRallye550
20/8/2011 at 11:00pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Swift Conqueror 645 View Rallye550's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rallye550 Reply   Quote Rallye550 Quote  
Joined: 13/6/2011

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   247
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
My understanding of seasonal pitches is that you unhook your electric when you are not using your caravan. Perhaps if you do this in future it might stop these kind of problems.

When are you planning to go back ? If it's only till the weekend I wouldn't worry but it will be working over time trying to cool down the whole caravan. I'm sure others will have different opinions

Perhaps you could leave a set of keys with the site just in case of emergencies.

-------------
Live every day as if it's your last but not at risk to others :-)


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Personvicky10
20/8/2011 at 11:05pm
 Location: walsall
 Outfit: Eldiss Superstorm View vicky10's Profile View Profile   Reply to vicky10 Reply   Quote vicky10 Quote  
Joined: 25/8/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   244
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Our first try with a season pitch, but everyone elses van had left the electric connected so didn't see the need to disconnect ours.

It did cross my mind about a keyholding service but I guess there may be problems with insurance (theirs and ours) if anything ever went missing, or if people tried it on claiming things had gone missing that never existed.

I'll try ringing them in the morning, and ask them to just unplug the electric from the post which should solve it.


PersonRallye550
20/8/2011 at 11:34pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Swift Conqueror 645 View Rallye550's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rallye550 Reply   Quote Rallye550 Quote  
Joined: 13/6/2011

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   247
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by vicky10 on 20/8/2011
Our first try with a season pitch, but everyone elses van had left the electric connected so didn't see the need to disconnect ours.

It did cross my mind about a keyholding service but I guess there may be problems with insurance (theirs and ours) if anything ever went missing, or if people tried it on claiming things had gone missing that never existed.

I'll try ringing them in the morning, and ask them to just unplug the electric from the post which should solve it.

Good idea. Save you a long round trip.
Re Keys. Our storage yard has a full set of our keys. Including hitch lock and wheel clamp. Re insurance my argument would be. IF there was a fire (please god there isn't) They are on site and can move my van. I'm an hour away so by the time I got there my vans a crisp.

Good luck with your seasonal. Wishing you many many happy holidays

-------------
Live every day as if it's your last but not at risk to others :-)


Personsnowy747
21/8/2011 at 7:27am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View snowy747's Profile View Profile   Reply to snowy747 Reply   Quote snowy747 Quote  
Joined: 12/6/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   3869
Tent Reviews:   4
Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
It is usual to leave keys, for insurance purposes it is no different to leaving keys with dealer for a service surely?

Ali


Advertisement



Personmillermicm
21/8/2011 at 7:57am
 Location: west country
 Outfit: None Entered View millermicm's Profile View Profile   Reply to millermicm Reply   Quote millermicm Quote  
Joined: 29/3/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4665
Site Reviews Total: 15
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Any seasonal pitch should really be taking keys just in case of an emergency.

If your fridge is on with lecky connected the fridge motor will be working 24/7 which its not usually going to be doing.

Call the site & ask them to disconnect the electric for you.

-------------
Steve


PersonRune Caster
21/8/2011 at 10:35am
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Rune Caster's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rune Caster Reply   Quote Rune Caster Quote  
Joined: 20/1/2010

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1568
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
For piece of mind and to save you posting "I asked the site to pull my EHU and they didn't now my fridge doesn't work" I'd take the time to do the 60 mile trip there and back - do it over a couple of day with the kids and stay the night maybe

If you want it costwise 120 miles is 3 maybe 4 gallons of fuel - about £24 - new fridge heater including fitting £80+

BTW - I'm not saying the site won't unplug for you just that at this time of year 'busy' and 'forgetting' are two things that crop up on a daily basis

-------------
Caravanning is a way of getting a cheap holiday out of an expensive hobby

rune@tabbytha.com


PersonRonni54
21/8/2011 at 8:14pm
 Location: Shropshire
 Outfit: None Entered View Ronni54's Profile View Profile   Reply to Ronni54 Reply   Quote Ronni54 Quote  
Joined: 18/4/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1782
Site Reviews Total: 42
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 4  
Site Reviews 2021: 2  
Site Reviews 2020: 6  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 5  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 22
Site Nights 2021: 8
Site Nights 2020: 36
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 27

We are on a seasonal pitch and always disconnect the electric cable and leave it in the front box of the van - same with the TV ariel.  They are easy to steal, impossible to identify - and it only takes a few minutes.  

The site we are on  insists that the electric is disconnected and gas bottle turned off because of the risk of fire if you go home having left something turned on.



-------------
Ronni


Personvicky10
21/8/2011 at 9:11pm
 Location: walsall
 Outfit: Eldiss Superstorm View vicky10's Profile View Profile   Reply to vicky10 Reply   Quote vicky10 Quote  
Joined: 25/8/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   244
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Couldn't do an overnight as have work tomorrow - was going to have a ride up on the motorbike but woke up with the mother of all migraines. Phoned site and left a message, then phoned later and they said they'd unplugged it. Hopefully they did - will find out Thursday when we go up for the Bank Holiday.


Personrhsc01
22/8/2011 at 10:16am
 Location: West Lothian
 Outfit: Kia Ceed & Adria Altea 542 DK View rhsc01's Profile View Profile   Reply to rhsc01 Reply   Quote rhsc01 Quote  
Joined: 20/8/2008

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   200
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

HI

Will the fridge if it is on not keep trying to cool the space and as the door is open it will require more cooling and therefore more water (condensation).  Could be that this drips onto the floor if left for a while causing more issues!

Just a theory.... don't shoot me.

Cheers

Richard



-------------
If you Don't ask, you Don't get..............
Easter    - Alton Towers
May       - Aveniemore
Summer    - South West London (theme parks all Around)
September - Not Sure
October   - Blackpool (Yet more Theme parks and attractions
Life is a Roller coaster and we will be on loads this year...


Advertisement



Personvwstarbug
22/8/2011 at 3:07pm
 Location: Dudley West Midlands
 Outfit: Outwell Montana 6 View vwstarbug's Profile View Profile   Reply to vwstarbug Reply   Quote vwstarbug Quote  
Joined: 09/2/2003

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1218
Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by Ronni54 on 21/8/2011

We are on a seasonal pitch and always disconnect the electric cable and leave it in the front box of the van - same with the TV ariel.  They are easy to steal, impossible to identify - and it only takes a few minutes.  

The site we are on  insists that the electric is disconnected and gas bottle turned off because of the risk of fire if you go home having left something turned on.

Our site is the same as they just unplug them when they mow the grass anyway



-------------
Smoke me a kipper ............ I'll be back for breakfast!!!!!


PersonJax365
22/8/2011 at 6:34pm
 Location: south cheshire
 Outfit: VW Caddy Maxi View Jax365's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jax365 Reply   Quote Jax365 Quote  
Joined: 07/9/2007

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4034
Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 1  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 7
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Quote: Originally posted by vicky10 on 21/8/2011
Couldn't do an overnight as have work tomorrow - was going to have a ride up on the motorbike but woke up with the mother of all migraines. Phoned site and left a message, then phoned later and they said they'd unplugged it. Hopefully they did - will find out Thursday when we go up for the Bank Holiday.

Hi Vicky, I'm glad you got through and they have unplugged it for you. I think it might possibly have overheated with the door left open. I don't think I'd leave either gas or electric on if I wasn't there to keep an eye on it.

-------------



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

7768 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder