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Quote: Originally posted by flip53 on 14/3/2011Not exactly - round the trees which are on the grass where people sit and the flower beds.

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We do, though, empty the on board water tank and heater water straight onto the pitch which is unavoidable when the valves are opened at the end of a trip.

I know this is clean but have noticed there can be a fair amount which can water log it a bit.
Can I avoid this then if it is not good "etiquette"

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Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 14/3/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by flip53 on 14/3/2011Not exactly - round the trees which are on the grass where people sit and the flower beds.

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We do, though, empty the on board water tank and heater water straight onto the pitch which is unavoidable when the valves are opened at the end of a trip.

I know this is clean but have noticed there can be a fair amount which can water log it a bit.
Can I avoid this then if it is not good "etiquette"

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I would suggest 2 things you could do. First, try to estimate your water requirements more accurately so that you do not have a large amount left in your on-board tank.

And secondly, as said above, you should not dump hot water onto grass as it kills it. Turn off the heating an appropriate length of time before you leave and let it cool while you pack up.

You could then empty your tanks by pumping through into your waste container and disposing of it in your usual manner. But do make sure it is cool first.

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If you disconnect your Aqua Roll would your pump not continue to run? I would just do your best Conoseur. Whatever you do I am sure will cause net curtains to twitch somewhere. 

Why empty it at all, It wont save that much fuel, I empty my caravan water tank for winter storage.

The rest of the time the water is recycling every time you fill up. 

Can be a weight issue for some i guess, an extra 10kg from memory.

Quote: Originally posted by flip53 on 13/3/2011

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Where I store and pitch there is only the chemical toilet disposal point. The owner asks us to tip grey waste over the trees and hedges. I must admit I don't get the thinking behind it. Is it just because they have no special facilities? It doesn't seem that hygienic to me as I know mine has soap, cleaning stuff, soap. Because he allows it I often tip my washing up bowl straight onto the grass to save it (a) going down the pipes if there are any small bits of (unavoidable) food and (b) saves emptying the waste container as frequently as it can become quite heavy.

Wonder what the dreaded Health and Safety thinking is on tipping what amounts to dirty water over areas where people may sit?

Could be to kill the green fly and other bugs they dont like soapy water, my dad always empted the soapy water over our roses.

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Quote: Originally posted by Conosseur on 14/3/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 14/3/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by flip53 on 14/3/2011Not exactly - round the trees which are on the grass where people sit and the flower beds.

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We do, though, empty the on board water tank and heater water straight onto the pitch which is unavoidable when the valves are opened at the end of a trip.

I know this is clean but have noticed there can be a fair amount which can water log it a bit.
Can I avoid this then if it is not good "etiquette"

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I would suggest 2 things you could do. First, try to estimate your water requirements more accurately so that you do not have a large amount left in your on-board tank.

And secondly, as said above, you should not dump hot water onto grass as it kills it. Turn off the heating an appropriate length of time before you leave and let it cool while you pack up.

You could then empty your tanks by pumping through into your waste container and disposing of it in your usual manner. But do make sure it is cool first.

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Is it really feasible to estimate the water you would need in your on-board tank? I'm sure mine fills itself up to the brim when you first connect everything up, then keeps itself topped up whenever you use hot water. So whatever you do, you're always left with a full hot tank, unless you disconect the aqua-roll then, say, have an excruciatingly hot shower!  Help me out here, I guess I'm missing something...

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Maybe stick  a bowl (we have one in the sink) under the water outlet when draining the water off at the end of your stay, then it doesn't wet the grass/hardstanding.

Phil 

Quote: Originally posted by cwdc56768 on 15/3/2011

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Maybe stick  a bowl (we have one in the sink) under the water outlet when draining the water off at the end of your stay, then it doesn't wet the grass/hardstanding.

Phil 

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          That's what we do Phil, water heater and toilet flush tank, but in our case it's into the bucket we always carry. The bucket is also handy, empty of course, for keeping the smaller bits and bobs, toilet fluid bottles etc. together in the front locker when on the move, as well as it's primary role, washing in, after playing with mucky steam engines.

                              Pete.