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woodtrucker
Explorer
Apr 29, 2020

A good problem! 5 people, 5 nights, in a 5er

We have been camping as a family of 5 from day one almost 10 years ago. Our kids have grown up going out camping every summer since our youngest daughter was 1 year old and she'll be 10 this year. We have spent most trips no more than 3-4 nights and if I die tomorrow I would be happy knowing we got to enjoy this time together as a family all these years.

Now my problem is, I've bit off a bigger bite of camping life and booked a family of five in our camper for five nights.
Want to try and avoid bath houses as much as possible just because of germs. Should we invest in a portable tank to transfer grey water?
I'm nervous about our gray and black water tanks. 56 and 28 gallons respectively. We will be a ways out from anywhere that would have equipment. We are headed to hunting island state park in south carolina. I want this to be one of our most awesome trips ever. Looking forward to everything but water/waste management. haha.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    In all honesty, when faced with that dilemma,I just open the grey water enough to let it trick;e out overnight. I don't visit RV parks (concrete slabs). The water seeps into the ground or evaporates rather quickly.
  • Oh yeah! A tent shower is a great idea. We have on board propane and an outdoor shower attached to our hot water heater!
    Forgot all about that!
    Many thanks!
  • Not familiar with that area, but is it spread out enough to allow usage of a shower tent and solar shower?
    Looked at the park map, water tote is likely your only option.