CASE STUDY | Low voltage | Cote Ghyll Camping & Caravan Park, UK
Rural camping and caravan park creates added value by offering portable charging solutions to holiday makers in North Yorkshire.
Cote Ghyll Camping & Caravan Park is a 5-star family-friendly caravan & camping park nestled in the idyllic countryside of the North York Moors National Park. With 72 spacious touring and camping pitches, Cote Ghyll is a picturesque and quiet retreat, and an ideal location for families or groups of friends who enjoy the great outdoors.
Due to its rural location, Cote Ghyll is frequently used as a base to explore the stunning countryside and natural beauty of the North York Moors National Park. It is the perfect stop-off for hikers, walkers or cyclists exploring the 554 square miles area which is home to the Cleveland Way, Route 65 and Route 168 of the National Cycle Network. Boasting 26 miles of coastline and an incredible 1,408 miles of footpaths, the North York Moors National Park is one of Britain’s most-loved off-grid destinations.
Since lockdown, the camping and caravan market has seen a growing trend towards shorter and more frequent breaks with more and more people new to the world of camping and caravanning. Cote Ghyll experienced a massive 137% increase in bookings in the 12 months to March 2022 as holidaymakers rushed to secure pitches. This early booking trend meant that seasonal staff returned to work as early as January to cope with the demand.
This increase in demand, coupled with the inexperience of many new campers means that there is more often a requirement for the park to provide charging solutions for both flat car batteries after a camping holiday, and for guests returning to the site after a long day of walking or cycling requiring a portable source of power to charge smartphones, cameras and other technology.
The CTEK CS FREE is the perfect solution for all of these requirements, a multi-functional portable charger and smart maintainer with Adaptive Boost technology. Along with the solar panel kit, it is easy to operate and easy to understand, and it will get you on the move from a flat battery within 15 minutes, meaning that you aren’t stranded on your pitch unable to start your vehicle at the end of your holiday.
Jon Hill, Owner of Cote Ghyll said; “Since the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 we have seen an increase in younger and less experienced campers who have a new-found love for being out on the trail. We are right are on the doorstep of so many amazing walks and cycle rides, there is no better way to experience the North York Moors than under your own steam.
“When it comes to packing the right equipment, it is not always easy to think of everything, and now that we, as a fair and intelligent society, have realised that smartphone batteries last a day at most, it’s more essential than ever to pack a bit of extra power when camping or touring in the great outdoors. "
”When it comes to packing the right equipment, it is not always easy to think of everything, and now that we, as a fair and intelligent society, have realised that smartphone batteries last a day at most, it’s more essential than ever to pack a bit of extra power when camping or touring in the great outdoors”
Jon Hill, Owner of Cote Ghyll
“We wanted a charging solution that had the capabilities to get a flat battery started safely and quickly, and a portable charger available for our guests to use when needed. Because we have plenty of sunlight to convert into free energy, the CS FREE and solar panel provided just what we needed. Often, campers arrive at Cote Ghyll drained of energy, we can now help to recharge everything from smart phones and headphones to laptops and cameras. When holiday makers camping or touring realise that they have a flat battery when it comes to leaving, we can get them back on the road quickly and free up their pitch for the new arrivals.”
About the CS FREE
CS FREE gives you the freedom to charge and maintain any 12V lead acid or lithium battery wherever you are – even if you’re nowhere near a power outlet. Use it as a portable charger to top up your battery with mains power, or hook it up to a solar panel kit or 12V battery for complete charging freedom anywhere you go. CS FREE also features our revolutionary Adaptive Boost technology so if your vehicle won’t start, just connect it up and CS FREE will automatically analyse the state of your battery. It’ll then work out the safest and quickest way to give it the power it needs to start your vehicle within 15 minutes. Unlike most ‘boosters’, CS FREE is sensitive and safe, so it avoids damaging your battery or your vehicle’s electronics by only giving it the charge it needs to get you going. CS FREE is also a smart maintainer and hi-tech powerbank to keep your battery and tech powered up so they’re always ready to go.
The CS FREE has USB-A and USB-C ports to charge your mobile phone, PC, tablet, camera and other devices, and there’s an optional, easily transportable folding solar panel to power up the CS FREE while you’re off grid. Everything you need to keep you moving, and keep you connected.
Features
- Works with all types of 12V lead acid and lithium batteries
- Suitable for use on motorbikes, cars, leisure vehicles and vans
- Countdown function shows you how long there is left before your battery is fully charged
- Can be left safely connected for smart maintenance charging
- Can be charged and used with 12V accessory socket, service battery or solar panel
- USB-C and USB-A outputs for charging tech like laptops, smartphones and tablets
- Easy to use, easy to operate, easy to understand
- No modes to select – just connect and the CS FREE will do the rest
- Complete range of accessories available for mains free charging and handy storage
- New ergonomic design with a tough and durable case.
- Easy to carry around or wall mount using the optional CS Wall Mount
”We wanted a charging solution that had the capabilities to get a flat battery started safely and quickly, and a portable charger available for our guests to use when needed”
Jon Hill, Owner of Cote Ghyll
