Sink drain at campsite

[Anne's Family]

Do you HAVE to have a grey water container for the drain hose from the sink on a popup camper or can it drain into the nearby grass?

I ask this because tent campers usually just wash their dishes under the spigot without containing the grey water. So I figured a camper could do the same. I just don't know these things.

 

[Gatordad]

they will yell at you on here if you suggest that.

 

[medic9016]

Your tank needs to drain into the sewer or in a bucket that can be dumped into the sewer. I'm pretty sure your grey water is still considered sewage and can not drain into the open grass.

 

[2goofycampers]

If you don't have a sewer it has been suggested to empty it at the CS.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Most states, Florida included, no longer allow grey water to be dumped in the vegetation, so it's gotta go down the drain someplace. Personally, I would run the drain hose over to the sink at the campsite which is in the ground at the sewer hookup.

 

[Anne's Family]

Cool. I've been looking for a new grey water container. We'll probably be on a loop with no sewer hookup. We've got one of those collapsible containers but that sucker gets heavy when it's full. Any suggestions on something that doesn't cost a hundred bucks and is easier to move?

 

[medic9016]

A small wagon.

 

[Anne's Family]

That's an idea. Maybe even a luggage cart (might pack better). I see those containers on wheels but they're expensive!

 

[2goofycampers]

A small wagon.

with 5 gallon buckets in it.

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

they will yell at you on here if you suggest that.

What he said!

OP, I'm a tent camper and I haven't seen a campground yet that would allow anyone to wash dishes openly under a running faucet. It is considered sewage and must be dumped appropriately. I have a portable sink that I take to campgrounds and it has a drain that connects to a gray water container. Here's some excellent info about containers:
http://www.title-3.com/GrayWater.htm

I use this one:
http://www.title-3.com/images/Totealng.jpg

 

[clkelley]

Cool. I've been looking for a new grey water container. We'll probably be on a loop with no sewer hookup. We've got one of those collapsible containers but that sucker gets heavy when it's full. Any suggestions on something that doesn't cost a hundred bucks and is easier to move?

I've got a luggage cart and put my collapsible one on it to roll it to the comfort station.

 

[Anne's Family]

I'm a tent camper and I haven't seen a campground yet that would allow anyone to wash dishes openly under a running faucet. [/url]

I really don't wish to argue the point, but I do see it all the time here in TX, especially in state parks. That's why I had to ask.

I just looked it up and kitchen sink grey water IS considered sewage here in Texas but I did not know that. Not in every state though. Fault me for my stupidity but I live and learn.

 

[Gatordad]

I won't flame you, I promise.

 

[Anne's Family]

they will yell at you on here if you suggest that.

Thanks for the warning. I don't do conflict well.

 

[Anne's Family]

I won't flame you, I promise.

yer my fwend

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

yer my fwend

Be careful, he is just trying to lure you into a sense of security... then Blammo he goes back to his usual self

 

[Tent Camping Mom]

but I do see it all the time here in TX, especially in state parks. That's why I had to ask.

Unfortunately, I see it a lot too...and I've seen it a couple of times at the Fort.
I'm glad you asked and I'm glad you are considering the containers

 

[Gatordad]

Be careful, he is just trying to lure you into a sense of security... then Blammo he goes back to his usual self

 

[Gatordad]

yer my fwend

 

[bama_ed]

You can take it to the comfort station or to any vacant site that has a sewer hookup that you can pour it down. It's odd that FW doesn't have a designated dump station but since so many loops have the full hookups, I guess it's not necessary.

Bama ED