Crawfordville wrote:
That is what I thought - that we would have to use one of those containers or literally hook the camper up and go to the dump station. It just seems to me that all that effort really takes the joy and fun out of camping. For me, I think we are going to steer clear of campgrounds that don't have a sewer connection.
No need to.
I guess it depends on how long your camping and how frugal you are using water. My average camping trip is 4 days. I use the trailer facilities 100% of the time. Just dump on the way out. Like you, i camped in a pop-up (17 years) I love the fact that I now have all the comforts of home. (not to mention a big fridge, A/C, microwave) but the biggest plus is indoor plumbing!!!
A few things you can do so your tanks don't fill up to fast and you fresh water will last.
-don't let the water run like you would at home.
-when washing dishes, use a dish pan to wash and rinse so the waste water isn't going into your grey tank. our sink has a cutting board cover so we put dishes in the sink until its time to wash. Use the water to put our your fire at the end of the night.
-take military showers. wet down, turn off, lather up, rinse off, and your done.
-some people (not me) even go to the extreme of not flushing the toilet after they go #1. "if its yellow let it mellow. if its brown flush it down"
-Don't let the water run when brushing your teeth.
- a few trips a year we're camping for 10 days or more. In that case we always use the CG showers. one trip is always for 2 weeks over the 4th of July holiday. that is the only time I bring my "Honey Wagon" with me. I usually make 2 trips, 1 for black and 1 for grey. that will usually by me enough space to get me through.
You paid for all these comforts. USE THEM!!! :O)
