when I started RV life back in 1978 with a pop up I bought a blue tote on wheels that could be connected to either a full sized drain or to a water hose. I kept the darn thing up until about five years a go, when I gave it to the buyer of my then RV. Now I have suddenly gotten back in the game with the Scamp. it has a drain connection hooked up to the sink but no holding tanks. What is the general consensus for camping where there is no sewer on site? back to the blue tote? five gallon gas can? don't use the sink? Inquiring minds wnat to know.
Mon, 05/26/2014 - 16:11
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gray water holding
I still use a red plastic, 5 gallon gas can I've had for at least 30 years. Save a short piece of washer hose or garden hose for the connection. Old hose is fine - there's no pressure.
Lynn
We use a "grey" Lowes 5 gallon bucket with lid. Usually use only 2-3 gallons a day (often less) so it's no problem to take it to to the dump station when we go out for the day. It's amazing how little you use when not hooked up to city water.
Dean
I guess I was sort of over thinking the issue. after traveling and living in a fifth wheel , tow different motor homes and a bumper pull, the Scamp is very liberating by being simple, but I still forget that the only water is going to be the cold water for the sink! I think a Lowe's bucket will be fine. thanks folks. PG
Many parks require whatever you use to be sealed. Wally has a blue 5 gal with a screw cap that a garden hose slides in. You won't encounter any issues with something like that.
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We have a small portable tank mounted between the outside shell and frame. It fits tightly and is held up by a strong rubber bungee stretched across the tank. The 3/4" garden hose which connects to the sink drain is inserted (deeply) into the spout on this portable tank. The first portable tank we used for about 20 years held approximately 3 gallons. We had a hard time finding a replacement that fit the space described above. The current portable tank is heavier duty and holds approximately 2.5 gallons.
This arrangement has worked very well for us, as we have nothing to set out or hook up. Granted, it is neccessary to lie on the ground to unhook the bungee cord and drop the tank to the ground, in order to dump it. While at a campsite, however, it can be left on the ground...and emptied as needed.