Motorhome waste point

dougA replied on 28/05/2019 19:56

dougA

Posted on 28/05/2019 19:56

Just back from Stonehaven club site. Excellent site all round and very well maintained by the wardens 👍.

While at the above site on the day of departure I noticed 2 motorhomes drive over the motorhome waste point and started to empty there waste water with the drain cover still closed. When I empty my waste water at the drain I lift off the drain cover to let the water go straight into the drain then replace the drain cover when finished.

What is the correct procedure when there is no grid and it’s a wast point with a cover over it?

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 🤔.

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young thomas replied on 02/06/2019 09:38

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Posted on 01/06/2019 19:53 by

Zoom in on this:

So simple

and you will see two MH parked on a properly designed MSP designed to take three MH's at the same time. Park any where with your discharge pipe over the white area and your discharge will go down the drain; no need for pipes and aiming. ... simples. So easy so why can't CC Ltd get it right?

Posted on 02/06/2019 09:38

the aire at Beauvoir is a good one: modern, clean and built for ease of motorhome use....it's a simple example of 'how to do it' without any huge expense....just a good understanding.

weve been past it on the bikes many times but not stayed there, but have used the Haliotis site a few km down the road at Pontorson, and they have a two berth MHSP built along the same lines.

...and of course, visitors can just pull up and use the MHSP for a tiny fee (€2 or so...) as guests aren't impacted due the the sensible location and decent space.

good design need only cost the same as poor design.

replied on 02/06/2019 09:55

Posted on 02/06/2019 09:55

...and of course, visitors can just pull up and use the MHSP for a tiny fee (€2 or so...) as guests aren't impacted due the the sensible location and decent space.

good design need only cost the same as poor design.

Good design may not be dearer but the 'decent space' can be

young thomas replied on 02/06/2019 10:09

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Posted on 02/06/2019 10:09

well, I assume that the club could manage 'decent space' for one well designed MHSP on each site?

if they can't manage this, bit of a damp squib re: the '.....and Motothome Club' part of the name?

too much to ask for a £25-£30+ fee?

replied on 02/06/2019 10:15

Posted on 02/06/2019 10:15

too much to ask for a £25-£30+ fee?

assume that the club could manage 'decent space' for one well designed MHSP on each site?

Dunno what is decent space as I don't use the MH service points but would not fancy lifting covers!

young thomas replied on 02/06/2019 11:50

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Posted on 02/06/2019 10:15 by

too much to ask for a £25-£30+ fee?

assume that the club could manage 'decent space' for one well designed MHSP on each site?

Dunno what is decent space as I don't use the MH service points but would not fancy lifting covers!

Posted on 02/06/2019 11:50

isn't it what DD pointed out above...

KeithandMargaret replied on 02/06/2019 14:26

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Posted on 02/06/2019 14:26

The main difference between UK sites and French Aires is that the Aire was specifically built for Motorhome use and drainage while UK sites were primarily designed for Caravan users.

Now, after the name change, the Club are trying to catch you and improve where possible.

But doing major drainage work on sites such as Chatsworth, open all year and high capacity usage, is not one for the faint hearted.

Paying premium price and having a focal point of the narrow drive round the site dug up for some time is not good for business or the frayed temper of visitors.

Just as an aside - in the MSM area we use the Aire at Hirel for overnighting (€5 collected) with two free Bornes, bread delivered and the bay across the road.