An RVer at Lafite's Hideout RV Resort in Port Aransas was surprised to receive a separate electric charge after booking seven days, having assumed utilities were included in the $724 weekly stay. Members noted the park's rate information says stays of seven days or more are billed at $0.14 per kWh, and several said separate electric billing is becoming more common, especially as parks try to keep advertised rates lower or for longer stays.
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An RVer at Lafite's Hideout RV Resort in Port Aransas was surprised to receive a separate electric charge after booking seven days, having assumed utilities were included in the $724 weekly stay. Members noted the park's rate information says stays of seven days or more are billed at $0.14 per kWh, and several said separate electric billing is becoming more common, especially as parks try to keep advertised rates lower or for longer stays.
Members suggested photographing pedestal meter readings, using an EMS or power monitor to verify usage, and reading rate details closely before booking. A side issue developed when the site's 50-amp breaker repeatedly tripped while three A/C units were running; members said an EMS should not trip a breaker and suspected a weak or heat-affected breaker, which maintenance later replaced. The original poster felt better about the electric rate after comparisons with other reported rates, but remained unhappy with the grass burrs and may reconsider returning.
