waste water

Submitted: Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 21:41

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Member - Richard L (VIC)

Hi Guys,
Just got back from a lazy weekend in a caravan park, our first visit we normally bush camp. As we are quite new to camping in general we had a bit of a look at how others were doing things. I noticed that a few campers had a bucket under the waste from the basin in their kitchen.
Is this the correct thing to do? Where do you throw away if not on a campsite?
We normally just let it flow to the ground beneath us, but when packed together in a park perhaps we should have a bucket?

Any advice for a newbie trying to do the right thing

Richard

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Reply By: Roughasguts - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:03

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:03

I use a hose that goes to the waste point under the tap provided by the C/Park.
So did most others keeps your site dry and keeps any smells away.

Don't fancy walking through dish water waste in bare feet.

Cheers.

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Follow Up By: Member - Richard L (VIC) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:35

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:35

We had no power or water on the site so we should have collected waste in a bucket?
Get your point about slipping around not a pleasent thought, will do better next time
Thanks

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Reply By: DoubleJ - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:32

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:32

Most caravan parks do have sullage points that SHOULD be easily accessed by you with your waste water hose. If not, ask the management what their solution is. Their answer might determine whether you are a return visitor or not.

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Follow Up By: Member - Richard L (VIC) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:38

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:38

Thanks DoubleJ

There were no sullage points, only a toilet block. I think that we will be better prepared for our next visit to a park

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Reply By: dublediff - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:47

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 22:47

In some parks no waste point is available, so we use a bucket under the outlet and then when full take to the base of a tree, or the drip line if accessible, ensuring not next to another camper, and donate it to the tree....a bit of common sense is required.

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Follow Up By: Member - Richard L (VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 06:42

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 06:42

Thanks Dublediff,
I think we have found that there is a right way of doing the job.
I am glad I asked the question even if I kind of knew what the answer would be. For something as simple as camping there is a lot to learn, as for common sense, maybe I am due for my booster!!
Richard

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Reply By: Motherhen - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 00:14

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 00:14

Hi Richard

We use a bucket and empty it away from where anyone will be likely to walk or drive, such as into grass, scrub or trees. If going to caravan parks, some have sullage pits at the sites; many don't, and some ask that you run your hose (or bucket) moving it around, to keep the grass green. We prefer to bush camp on our own, and depending on the terrain may not use a bucket, but 99% of the time we do. Always empty water well away from streams and lakes.

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Follow Up By: Member - Richard L (VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 06:45

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 06:45

Thanks Motherhen
We will be packing a bucket in future, just got to re-arrange again!!

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Reply By: Member - DW Lennox Head(NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 05:53

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 05:53

An increasing number of National Parks and free campsites now require you to contain waste water and take it out with you.
A ranger told me that a lot of trees and shrubs have died due to the waste water so a decision has been made to force campers to take out what they use.
Our unit has a grey water tank on it now. The roads get watered, keeps dust down!!
DW

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Follow Up By: Member - Richard L (VIC) - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 06:49

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 06:49

That sounds like a good idea. Where have you fitted the tank?

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Follow Up By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 08:46

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 08:46

Hi Dave.
Your comments are spot on.
I am now having a grey water waste tank fitted to the van.
Regards.
Vince

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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 15:44

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 15:44

Richard - Different vans need different solutions. You fit it in the most appropriate space underneath. Look for the spot that will not upset the balance too much. If your ball weight is a little on the heavy side, install it towards the rear. If your ball weight is a little on the light side, fit it towards the front.

I have a single axle van. The 80 litre water tank is at the rear of the axle. I have had the 40 litre grey water tank fitted close to the front of th axle.

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Follow Up By: Honky - Wednesday, Mar 02, 2011 at 12:29

Wednesday, Mar 02, 2011 at 12:29

I would like to see scientific proof that wast water kills native plants.
Just don't trust National Parks or their brainwashed workers.
They are quite happy to allow through the management of these parkes the massive death of animals and destruction of trees and plant life in their fire management.
They are now agreeing that cattle in the Kosiosko national park actually reduced the fire hazard and has a long term benefit.

Honky

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Reply By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 07:52

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 07:52

No matter where we camp we have one of those cube shape collapsible 10lt. containers from bunnings about $8-.
Place the sink drain hose in the top and dipose of the grey water away from where the next person is maybe going to put a swag or a tent.
When we break camp collapse the the container screw the cap on and no greasy bucket to deal with.
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 16:29

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 16:29

We have always tried to use sullage points where possible however in a caravan park or a camp area where there is none I will contact management and see what their arrangements are and if none run a sullage hose to the nearest tree.
We also try to purchase bio-degradable products to limit our footprint so to speak.
If camped in a delicate area we run the sullage hose into a 20ltr (we have 2 ) container that we can seal for later disposal.