The cost of energy in general has been rising dramatically in recent times, resulting in steep increases in gas and electricity prices. Most motorhomes use bottled gas for cooking and to a lesser extent, space heating.
At the time of writing, the cost of refilling a 6kg propane gas bottle (probably the most common size) is an eye-watering £25 to £35, depending on where you purchase it. Luckily, there is a way of minimising this cost – by a margin.
The mains hook-up
Many motorhome owners choose to spend their time on campsites where there is often a mains hook-up facility.
In the UK, hook-up points provide 230V AC along with