Motorhome waste point

dougA replied on 28/05/2019 19:56

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 🤔.

JVB66 replied on 03/06/2019 20:33

Posted on 03/06/2019 20:31 by brue

JVB, this thread is about using waste points not about the cost of motorhomes. undecided

Posted on 03/06/2019 20:33

Just answering tinny,from earlier posts,its the normal thread driftcool

cyberyacht replied on 04/06/2019 06:50

Posted on 04/06/2019 06:50

The majority of club sites closer over the winter. There should be a roll-out programme during this period to update the drainage facilities. It just shows that the CAMC aren't really committed to addressing the issue.

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Posted on 04/06/2019 06:50 by cyberyacht

The majority of club sites closer over the winter. There should be a roll-out programme during this period to update the drainage facilities. It just shows that the CAMC aren't really committed to addressing the issue.

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Justus2 replied on 04/06/2019 07:28

Posted on 04/06/2019 07:28

As long as people keep booking sites and putting up with the old style man hole covers, the club won't see any particular urgency. A rolling programme of slow steady replacement will have been put in place, possibly spread over many years.

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peedee replied on 04/06/2019 08:03

Posted on 04/06/2019 08:03

I can think of a couple of points which may effect changes at some sites:

Planning permission

Site lease terms

 I have not seen any comments about the Clubs intentions or problems with upgrading MSPs at sites. It is something they could easily comment upon but apparently chose not to.

peedee

JayOutdoors replied on 04/06/2019 08:06

Posted on 04/06/2019 08:06

"Of course there is a quick and simple interim solution, just replace the existing covers with grids."

An interesting idea for the short term (dependant on cost) Another idea - Maybe even some yellow paint around the edges to enable driver to see it more easily would also help.   Longer drain grids serve all M'homes as drains can be at either side and some outfits are wider than others so hope the club continues to replace with these.  

SteveL replied on 04/06/2019 17:55

Posted on 04/06/2019 17:55

If you can park clear of the trap, like this one at Warwick, it's not too difficult to drag the lid off sideways by hooking the end of my peg pulling out hammer under it. Therefore no lifting involved. However, here the road is wide and I wasn't in anyone's way. It wouldn't have been as easy if my waste pipe was on the other side though, as there is only the one trap and it would have been necessary to go the wrong way. Not the best of designs. I don't think you are supposed to try lifting  any of those other lids, they look really heavy.☚ī¸

Probably not likely to changed, unless the jockey club is feeling generous.😀

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