Are members getting lazy?

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  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,311 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2016 #32

    Are Members getting lazy?

    Yes !!

     

    It could be that they are just getting older.

  • BlodwynPig
    BlodwynPig Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited April 2016 #33

    Yes! Currently sat on a Derbyshire Club Site and the day before yesterday I watched a gentleman empty two water barrels and his waste water directly on to the pitch! A poor show really and not a very good example to the novice site user. 

  • JVB66
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    edited April 2016 #34

    Yes! Currently sat on a Derbyshire Club Site and the day before yesterday I watched a gentleman empty two water barrels and his waste water directly on to the pitch! A poor show really and not a very good example to the novice site user. 

    ...Fresh water fine but if i had witnessed waste being emptied i would have said something and if it was a caravan club site also advised the site staff

  • IanH
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    edited April 2016 #35

    I must admit I have emptied the remains of the fresh water on the pitch (well, usually around the edge of it, in a hedge if possible). I do run down the level as the end of the holiday approaches.

    I assume this is acceptable?

  • EmilysDad
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    edited April 2016 #36

     ....

    I assume this is acceptable?

    Perfectly as far as I'm concerned Laughing

  • JVB66
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    edited April 2016 #37

    I must admit I have emptied the remains of the fresh water on the pitch (well, usually around the edge of it, in a hedge if possible). I do run down the level as the end of the holiday approaches.

    I assume this is acceptable?

    ..And why not,why waste water 

  • DSB
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    edited April 2016 #38

    I've been on a few non-club sites where it has been encouraged to put waste water in the hedge, and a have seen several caravanners (on non-Club sites) use a long convoluted hose leading from the waste water outlet to the hedge.

    David 

  • JVB66
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    edited April 2016 #39

    Have you also pitched  near where either of what you say are acceptable when you have been plaiged by flies and smells when the weather is warm, we have always used Southlands site on the IOW as my brother lives there, and before the club bought it that was an accepted practice( owner said it saved him money) on the popular pitches near the facilities in the heat of summer, at times was awfull Frown 

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited April 2016 #41

    Positively encouraged on most of CLs we visit, keeps hedgerows watered. Not quite sure what others are allowing to collect in waste tanks, but all ours has is hand wash and shower water, oh, and I may wash the occasional piece of fruit! Not exactly toxic,
    and only smells of whatever scent shower gel we use! We always ask if is ok to empty into hedgerows by the way, nothing taken for granted.

  • JVB66
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    edited April 2016 #42

    I've been on a few non-club sites where it has been encouraged to put waste water in the hedge, and a have seen several caravanners (on non-Club sites) use a long convoluted hose leading from the waste water outlet to the hedge.

    David 

    Its common practice in many places and providing the water is spread around  I don't see the problem. In places hotter than IOW where water is  in short supply it is sometimes positively encouraged to irrigate the shrubs and bushes this way.

    ..In "hotter" places the fats and other debris will dry out,rather than rot in "cooler" climes which then will stink

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  • PITCHTOCLOSE
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    edited April 2016 #44

    My lower cap is always tight, I just tip it up when its full Innocent

    Write your comments here...bucket with a hole in it... Those where the days Only put out for show how things have changed

  • cyberyacht
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    edited April 2016 #45

    Why use a waist container? 

    It holds your trousers up.

  • geoffeales
    geoffeales Forum Participant Posts: 322
    edited April 2016 #46

    I may be overprotective of my neighbours' peace and quiet as I top up my Aquaroll 2-3 times a day with a couple of 5ltr bottles - no noise and less hassle. As for the Wastemaster I always roll it on grass as it's much queiter than the tarmac or gravel and
    carry it back to the van as it's so noisy when empty. What a saint! (mind my halo slipped when I read the idea of emptying my waste into next-door's aquaroll)

  • S-max Jonny
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    edited April 2016 #47

    I may be overprotective of my neighbours' peace and quiet as I top up my Aquaroll 2-3 times a day with a couple of 5ltr bottles - no noise and less hassle. As for the Wastemaster I always roll it on grass as it's much queiter than the tarmac or gravel and
    carry it back to the van as it's so noisy when empty. What a saint! (mind my halo slipped when I read the idea of emptying my waste into next-door's aquaroll)

    I wouldn't go on the grass - you may get members and/or wardens saying  that your destroying the grass.

    I saw a van over Easter with 3  fresh water barrels !!!

  • IanH
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    edited April 2016 #48

    I may be overprotective of my neighbours' peace and quiet as I top up my Aquaroll 2-3 times a day with a couple of 5ltr bottles - no noise and less hassle. As for the Wastemaster I always roll it on grass as it's much queiter than the tarmac or gravel and
    carry it back to the van as it's so noisy when empty. What a saint! (mind my halo slipped when I read the idea of emptying my waste into next-door's aquaroll)

    Similarly, I use a 10 litre container that I use to top up the barrel each day. Far easier than taking the barrel to the tap.....

  • mbee1
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    edited April 2016 #49

    I generally have two Aquarolls at the side of the van and swap them over when one is empty.  Usually only then fill them up once a day.  Waste is emptied as and when but the time of day I do it doesn't bother me.  

    Had a service pitch recently and they do spoil you especially when it's tipping down with rain and you don't have to fetch fresh water or empty the waste.

  • JCB4X4
    JCB4X4 Forum Participant Posts: 466
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    edited April 2016 #50

    I believe in saving water and recycling so I empty my wastewater into my neighbours aquaroll!!!!

    Might just explain this post then !!!!

    member CMart, From Avon

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    Posted 2 days ago by CMart

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    I have just bought a new caravan and there is a distinct unpleasant taste to the water when we make tea using water from the tap.  Any thoughts on what we can do to get rid of the taste?

  • Dickdastardly1
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    edited April 2016 #51

    At a show they have a machine that you insert you cassette toilet into, then put £1.50 in and wait as the machine empties and cleans your toilet

  • moulesy
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    edited April 2016 #52

    At a show they have a machine that you insert you cassette toilet into, then put £1.50 in and wait as the machine empties and cleans your toilet

    Don't let Mrs M know that. I only pay her a quid a time to do the job! Surprised