RV-Dump parking sloping the wrong way

bucky wrote:

neilnbe wrote:
It may be done to keep the rain water and runoff out of the septic and leach system. If the slope was towards the dump, the system would take on extra water. Just a thought.

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Sorry...Loser Loser..not the reason.

If that is a concern, they build a basin area around the hole with a raised lip to keep storm water out.

From what I've seen, probably 95% of all campgrounds aren't "designed". They just do a rough layout of the road system and pave away. Since the plumbing typically goes in before paving, they keep that side high to avoid possible damage during the paving in case the lines aren't deep enough.

neilnbe wrote:
It may be done to keep the rain water and runoff out of the septic and leach system. If the slope was towards the dump, the system would take on extra water. Just a thought.

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This is kind of annoying. I agree. Especially if I am paying for a dump.

When there is no line I have been known to get out my leveling blocks to tilt the trailer toward the drain. The extra time to place the blocks is mostly made up by a faster and more complete drain of the tanks.

I agree with Seattle Steve. It only matters on the final dump before going in to storage.

By watching the guy/gal in front of me or the level indicator in the Tahoe when pulling through, I get a couple of plastic levelers ready or out to raise the right side.

It may be done to keep the rain water and runoff out of the septic and leach system. If the slope was towards the dump, the system would take on extra water. Just a thought.

When on the road, it doesn't really matter that much. No need to get every last drop out. Even with a mild slope, almost everything empties. Only time I want it cleaner than that is when I'm putting it into storage.

(I just realized I could lower the levelers on the passenger side if I really cared that much. I've never done it.)

The people that plan/design/build dump stations are obviously not camper owners. I cannot remember ever seeing the perfect dump station, it's just not out there. Now finding one that is not too bad, is great! :)

Jerry

I wait and turn around and go in the opposite way.