Motorhome facilities and rules
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I think I know the place you mean, but it’s a drive-in bay arrangement. Much prefer a drive-thru.
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Some place simply don't have the room for that SB.
We stayed at an Independent site last year in the UK that recognised the problem and provided waste masters for the Motorhomes to use to empty their tanks and then take it to where the caravaners dumped it. At least they were trying to help.
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Of course they don’t, but in a perfect world where the MH is king…….😉
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Life is never boring within the touring community. There are a myriad of different ways to get along with the daily chores. 😁
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Never had any problem with "humping" water, be it fresh or otherwise. In fact it's part of my daily exercise.
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Same here Nellie, thankfully we are still fit and able to do it if required. We have never owned a Wastemaster yet. The only Aquaroll we have was donated to us.
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Can’t say the same. In fact it’s one reason we changed to a MH.
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We were on one of our favourite CLs last week a motorhome arrived when we were out for the day. The last available pitch was at the end of the field. The solution that they found for water filling was ingenious, they parked almost the exact distance of their fill hose reel unfortunately this was between two occupied pitches.
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TW.
As you have chosen to re erect your previous remark I will again reply. Pushing or pulling a wheeled object I don't consider a chore. We have chosen different paths to enjoy our pastime, mine doesn't suit you and yours doesn't suit me or bother me. But Hey Ho you are able to holiday without the two items that seem to bug you!, just get on with it and enjoy yourself.
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Along side the physical capability issue, without a tow car or a MH with decent capacity externally accessed storage, many folk might not wish (or be able to) carry an Aquarol and Wastemaster type kit...
this might move the owner towards multiple watering can (and bucket) trips which may also be difficult.
if mobility/strength issues remove these options, the fill/dump at the MHSP becomes the favourite.
it shouldn't be too much to expect from the Caravan and Motorhome Club, a sensibly designed and implemented MHSP.
after all, in Europe where they fully understand MH requirements, a decent MHSP at a campsite or aire is expected and provided...
they don't have to be complicated affairs, in fact the simpler the better....a slope, a drain...Au Revoir
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In fairness to the Club, given the constraints, the MH service point pictured by DK at New Forest Centenary Campsite is more than adequate. All it requires is lining up, no different from refuelling really. I’ve seen that type at quite a few Club sites recently including Black Knowl where I’m currently sheltering from the wind, rain and fuel shortages/hoarding!
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When on site for a while I use a 23 litre Fiamma waste container to decant waste water. I don't know if I have become a weakling in my old age, more than possible, I find that quite heavy to pull along. Goodness knows how I managed with a wastemaster. The Aquaroll was easier to manage, despite the same amount of water, when I used one with my last motorhome. Now I try and get as near to a service point I can and just top up the water tank with a 10 litre watering can which seems to work quite well and I get a bit of exercise
David
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Back to the OP..... if you use a MHSP, and use your MH off pitch at least every couple of days to go out and back, there’s no lifting and handling involved at all if you are on a Site that doesn’t need a lid lifting. That’s why MHs are so easy used this way. No need for much in way of water transportation beyond a hosepipe and a bit of waste pipe to go on end of grey waste tap. Job done👍 It’s mainly on Club Sites you see MH owners with waste masters and aquarolls, legacy of caravanning days. But a choice that works for some.
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That's exactly what I do, ADP.
We were talking about MHSPs which you, with no experience of, considered a faff while I, with experience of both water collecting systems, know which is simpler for me. Personally, I'd not comment on something I'd no experience of but, hey-ho, each to their own.
Have a good day.
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The big plus with a MH as far as we are concerned is that you do have the choice. We tend to leave the MH on site once we have arrived and walk or use public transport. If there for three days or less (most stops) our fill on arrival is normally enough, with perhaps a single watering can full top up, but no waste emptying until leaving. If stopping more than three days I top up with the watering can and decant as little waste as possible. Currently I find this easier than moving the MH, which would require taking the silver screen off, disconnecting power and securing loose items. However, if that changes in the future, I have that option available.
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TW.
It was your Motorhome colleagues that were suppling the material for my opinion. I suspect many others reading that material would come to the same conclusion as I did. I also remember you recently posting on a subject you know nothing of, which does seem to be a trait of yours and not mine. If I want to know something I have no problem in asking people who do. However you would never fall into that category.
I apologise to all for going off subject.
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I have no idea what you’re talking about. I suggest you leave it there. I refuse to be drawn further.
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Bill, we've just driven from Worthing to near you...Blissford/Fordingbridge....it's factor 30 here at the moment!
We filled up at home went from central Somerset to Bucks (meet relatives) then to Bognor, via Brighton, then to Northbrook (Worthing) and now here in the New Forest and still have over a third (200+ miles) left in the tank
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Did you ever find time to explain about JVB's 3 into 2 pitch think, JK, as I seem to have missed it if you did?
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