More bad press for MH's

[Revolvor]

NC500 locals say 'here we go again' as they confront 'pig ignorant' campervan driver dumping waste on road https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/mo...dium=sharebar_native&utm_campaign=sharebaramp

 

[Jim]

They took photos. But they probably don’t exist, otherwise the article would be rammed with them. Till then it’s just another NIMBY story

 

[PaddyM]

Am I missing something here , man empties dishwater down drain ( I think we can agree it was not black waste ) sparking indignation and fury ?
Where do people think their dishwater goes at home ?

 

[The general]

Oh now its all changed from the days before NC 500 , I remember durness to what it was .

 

[nicholsong]

Am I missing something here , man empties dishwater down drain ( I think we can agree it was not black waste ) sparking indignation and fury ?
Where do people think their dishwater goes at home ?

Domestic kitchen and shower water go down same waste drain as toilet water.

That water should not go down run-off drains from roads.

Two facts are missing from this report: firstly what drain was the waste going down, and secondly why did not someone take a sample of the discharge for analysis as to its content.

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[PP Bear]

I’d have stuck my finger in the water and then licked it, flippin dogooders and a total non story.

 

[Tombola]

Two facts are missing from this report: firstly what drain was the waste going down, and secondly why did not someone take a sample of the discharge for analysis as to its content.

because it wouldnt be as good a story

 

[seasideBill]

Whatever the circumstances, seems there’s a growing anti sentiment to MH visitors in that part of the world. I wouldn’t visit, plenty of other places without the hassle & animosity. Its a shame that our hobby/lifestyle is under such scrutiny.

 

[The general]

Durness , yrs ago I remember when two german bikers pulled into petrol station , they seemed confused , it was mid pm on a Saturday , i was coming out of the local store and went over to ‘ help ‘ they were very low on juice , i told them they wont be open now till Monday ! They shrugged their shoulders . Course last time I visited they got a card payment pump so all good , oh yes they also got a zip wire in the bay . To me the vista as been violated

 

[Pappy]

Whatever the circumstances, seems there’s a growing anti sentiment to MH visitors in that part of the world. I wouldn’t visit, plenty of other places without the hassle & animosity. Its a shame that our hobby/lifestyle is under such scrutiny.

Is there? Or is it just the Sun drumming up a story? Genuinely interested as thinking of going in May.

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[Howard B]

Am I missing something here , man empties dishwater down drain ( I think we can agree it was not black waste ) sparking indignation and fury ?
Where do people think their dishwater goes at home ?

Says toilet water in the article, not sure where you get dishwater from.

 

[Googlebot]

Don’t take any notice of rubbish like that. It might be fresh water for all we know and the local was so desperate to take a picture they did so illegally earning themselves 6 points and a fine in the process.

Nothing to see here…..

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

I think the point made was that its still more bad press for motorhome owners wanting to travel to Scotland. Why dump anything down a drain especially in the middle of a village in Broad daylight. Just asking for bad press.
Don't forget that some village folks can't afford anywhere near a motorhome and do envy someone with the means to spend a lot of money on 4 wheels so will be quick to point fingers and take photos of Mohomes dumping anything, leaving litter, parking over 2 spaces, parking where its not permitted. Etc etc.

 

[PaddyM]

Domestic kitchen and shower water go down same waste drain as toilet water.

That water should not go down run-off drains from roads.

Two facts are missing from this report: firstly what drain was the waste going down, and secondly why did not someone take a sample of the discharge for analysis as to its content.

Not where I live , toilet to septic tank and soak away , run off and grey water to separate soak away to a 2 acre field that grows crops .

 

[Spriddler]

Is 'Doing the NC500' some sort of trophy for kudos-seeking Youtubers and Faecesbook users?
I'll have to mention that over the years I must've 'Done the M25' several times and see if anyone's interested.
The most useful bit of the article (for 'wild' campers) is:

A team of 18 rangers were taken on to deal with issues like this in the Highlands.

They talked to visitors and passed on vital information, as well as putting out fires and cleaning up litter.

But funding for the scheme has been pulled and there will be no rangers on patrol this year as the camper vans come flooding in.

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[BooBooKing]

A friend of mine hired a large six berth Swift to do the NC500 a year or two ago. The hire company told him the best and easiest way to get rid of water from the waste tank (not toilet) was to leave the tap open as you drive along! He seemed genuinely surprised when I took a sharp intake of breath as he told me!

 

[poppycamper]

Not where I live , toilet to septic tank and soak away , run off and grey water to separate soak away to a 2 acre field that grows crops .

Toilet waste into same drain as kitchen sink, shower etc.. got manhole in utility room floor where you can watch if interested..
Then drain along side of house to main drain under road which has all the road gutters going into it....

 

[nicholsong]

Toilet waste into same drain as kitchen sink, shower etc.. got manhole in utility room floor where you can watch if interested..
Then drain along side of house to main drain under road which has all the road gutters going into it....

Oh video please - makes it a realtime toilet thread.

 

[poppycamper]

Oh video please - makes it a realtime toilet thread.

Your wish is my command...
Need to be tomorrow though... tried to video my "doings" but they had passed by manhole before I could run downstairs....
Will engage the help of Mrs Poppycamper for a Photo exclusive in morning...

 

[scotjimland]

photo of toilet waste video about dangerous driving ..

Locals slam NC500 tourist in 'fancy campervan who won't pay for waste disposal'

FURIOUS locals have slammed a NC500 tourist who dumped their campervan toilet waste at a popular beauty spot. The motorhome owner was spotted leaving Little Assynt after dumping waste on the ground…

www.thescottishsun.co.uk

SCOTLAND’S environmental watchdog has launched an investigation after a motorhome was allegedly seen dumping toilet waste on the NC500.

Investigation opened as motorhome 'seen dumping toilet waste on NC500'

SCOTLAND’S environmental watchdog has launched an investigation after a motorhome was allegedly seen dumping toilet waste on the NC500 ...

www.thenational.scot

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[VXman]

That water should not go down run-off drains from roads.

Run off water from roads will contain oil, diesel, petrol, brake dust, rubber, dead badgers, dead birds, dead foxes, other general dirt, - is washing up and shower water any worse than that?

 

[Gromett]

Where do people think their dishwater goes at home ?

Not down storm drains that go straight into rivers.

Please note I am not having a go, or taking either side in the OP. Just answering your question.

Putting grey waste down the storm drain is not a neutral act, although with what the water companies are doing.......

 

[Gizmouk]

There's about 5 images on the FB Group, of which the one below is the only one (I've seen) of what was dumped down the drain.
To me it looks like grey waste, and not black waste. Not saying its right, but huge difference between the two.
Just remember the FB Group is question as an absolute hatred of tourists, especially those in motorhomes. Although it probably doesn't stop them from going on holiday, and thus being ... a tourist.

 

[BusyBuilder]

My grey goes under our hedge, it's doing fine.Regarding the NC500, there are pages on facebook where it's absolutely hated, especially motorhomes/campers. Just small minded people really.
I live on the NC500, I've written to Highland council about toilet facilities, I've suggested that as they get roundabouts sponsored why don't they get public toilets sponsored ? and our local council to put a service point in next to our (closed) public toilets but neither are interested.

What I'd like to know, does any other ares in UK have these problems re motorhomers ????

 

[scotjimland]

dishwater wasn't mentioned in the report I read

it was toilet waste that was allegedly dumped at a beauty spot..

Locals slam NC500 tourist in 'fancy campervan who won't pay for waste disposal'

FURIOUS locals have slammed a NC500 tourist who dumped their campervan toilet waste at a popular beauty spot. The motorhome owner was spotted leaving Little Assynt after dumping waste on the ground…

www.thescottishsun.co.uk

but there have been several reports on Facebook The Dirty Truth so maybe a different one

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[chesterfield hooligan]

A few of these problems might be from rental van's not actually knowing what or where to do things very lack of education, definitely more facilities required although I personally wouldn't go there to much animosity the same with Cornwall they don't need tourist money so don't give them any jump on a ferry or the tunnel at least there there's a welcome and plenty of facilities, and a lot less midges.

 

[Dolmen]

They took photos. But they probably don’t exist, otherwise the article would be rammed with them. Till then it’s just another NIMBY story

Just another story as you say, however, it is exactly that, another story with no counterbalance story running simultaneously. Public are only informed of one side of the story from which they form their opinion, so in terms of informing public opinion it may as well be true.

 

[seasideBill]

A few of these problems might be from rental van's not actually knowing what or where to do things very lack of education, definitely more facilities required although I personally wouldn't go there to much animosity the same with Cornwall they don't need tourist money so don't give them any jump on a ferry or the tunnel at least there there's a welcome and plenty of facilities, and a lot less midges.

As the saying goes ….’familiarity breeds contempt’.

 

[tinkertaylor]

Apparently it's a widespread occurrence, these are the vans they are using but they have been known to use pumping stations to speed up the pollution process, they even charge for the service.

 

[busby]

NC500 locals say 'here we go again' as they confront 'pig ignorant' campervan driver dumping waste on road https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/mo...dium=sharebar_native&utm_campaign=sharebaramp

When you see how much sewage our water companies discharge into our rivers I can't see what damage a sink full of washing up water can do..BUSBY.

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