Motorhome waste point

The covers need to be lifted otherwise the waste water floods the area and may not drain away. These older drains are gradually being replaced with the easier to use drive over grids.

I also had a polite word with a gentleman whom had lifted the waste point drain cover and emptied his toilet waste down the waste drain 🤔.
 

Likely goes to the same sewer run

Must admit I am very grateful for the newer drive over grids, i was finding some of the drain covers harder to lift these days(new heart valve and bad back). Much easier to position over too, seen many in almost impossible places to get a vans drain hose over...much better , be glad when they are all done. Drain covers are often airtight, so not lifting them is not an option...sadly.

I was beginning to doubt myself when I noticed twice motorhomes emptying without lifting drain cover off.

Yes the new grid waste is definitely the way to go.

I have seen people do that so you are not alone. However it might hide a problem with people being able to open those drain covers. I struggle and purchased a long handled drain puller from Ebay. It would help if the Club attached a knotted rope pull which would make it easier to remove the drain but I suspect that might be a H&S issue as it might become a trip hazard?

David

There is a new dog wash and cycle wash  facilities at Clumber Park and noted there is now a large sign on both asking people to not empty there toilet cassette  down them  

The ones I have encountered have a lip on the lid which requires lifting the whole thing to be able to drag it clear.

They are certainly awkward. Our van has the waste half way along the side. Therefore driving past and then moving back a foot, as I've seen those with outlets on the rear doing, is not an option. I find lifting the lid, which is partially under the van, can be a challenge. Particularly as you have just driven over it. Using the flexible extension supplied is an option, but can mean the van is then obstructing traffic.

Roll on the roll out of the new grids.😀

David, more likely to be Health & Safety because for the last 47 years I'm aware of, lifting heavy loads - and these lids are heavy for some - requires a straight back and your legs taking the strain - usually by bending at the knees and then straitening out as you rise. There is a growing risk that as membership grows, especially the retirees who often buy motorhomes, somebody is going to have a serious back injury lifting the lid.

Yes I remember my H&S training and training others. The trouble is that 12 years after finishing work my body doesn't always comply with the training!!! It does make you wonder if the Club have actually done an H&S assessment of the dangers of lifting heavy drain covers? Its good to see the gradually introduction of the open grills but it does really need speeding up.

David