Using full service pitches (1 Viewer)

[burtonjoycered]

Hi folks,
We have yet to collect our motorhome (Converts from caravanning) but I wondered whether I can use a full service pitch and connect water and waste up to the motorhome rather than use the tanks on the motorhome.

The reason I ask is because I would like to site the motorhome for a week for family while I am away on an overseas trip and they would not be able to move the motorhome.

Would appreciate your help.

 

[Southdowners]

Hi,

I think you’d find it easy to fill your onboard water tank and just top it up when necessary using your hose. With regard to the waste. Unless you have a mascerator you’ll take the toilet cassette to the appropriate disposal place. You can usually drain the grey waste at the pitch if it’s fully serviced - again using a hose.

 

[Mikeco]

Probably easier to train then in topping up the fresh water with a container such as a watering can and empty the waste with a bucket.

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[burtonjoycered]

Hi,
Yes it's the grey wastage drainage I was unsure about understand can top fresh water up and empty toilet cassette but wasn't sure if you can drain grey waste without taking vehicle to a service point (Assuming its a full service pitch)

 

[Southdowners]

It depends on the pitch. Some have facilities to drain it at your pitch.

 

[scottie]

It might be useful to have a named person who is capable of moving the motorhome in case of an emergency.

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[burtonjoycered]

OK the only service pitches I have experienced has the drain that, with the caravan you run a piece of piping to from the waste outlet, is that possible with a motorhome?

 

[Southdowners]

Yes it’s possible, just get one of the correct diameter - ours looks like the sort you get on a vacuum cleaner. If your vehicle doesn’t have a connector to attach the hose I expect a jubilee clip or similar would work.

 

[burtonjoycered]

Thanks for advice.

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[Ex-caravantugger]

Hi folks,
We have yet to collect our motorhome (Converts from caravanning) but I wondered whether I can use a full service pitch and connect water and waste up to the motorhome rather than use the tanks on the motorhome.

The reason I ask is because I would like to site the motorhome for a week for family while I am away on an overseas trip and they would not be able to move the motorhome.

Would appreciate your help.

Hi. I'm assuming you have not booked your site yet so I would do that asap as you've said 'with family' meaning during the holiday season. Find out what they offer for a 'fully serviced site', water, waste, EHU (electric hook-up) and TV connection. Ask if the drains are immediately behind the pitch, if so, you will know how many metres of waste pipe you will need, plus a connector (B&Q) to empty your waste. Just leave the drain tap open.
I know many Dads pitch a caravan for the family and leave them for a week or two. I'm sure motorhomers do the same. If on a club site, the wardens are very helpful. Not sure about commercial sites. If you have used these kind of pitches with your caravan, it's no different with a motorhome.
Hope this helps. Mike

 

[The Wino]

Just let them walk to the toilet block and get a cheaper pitch they are still getting the use of the motorhome free!

 

[burtonjoycered]

Hi,
Same family members haves used the caravan before so familiar with emptying toilet cassette and that is only ever for kids and night time emergencies.

It is for October have not looked where yet. I gues really my uncertainty was where the grey waste outlet is and even if it’s something you can fix a bit of flexi pipe to, are they all the same? We have bought a Dethleffs 7057.

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[Shrimp]

We have a pipe that we can attached to the waste pipe when on some CLs they say to put the grey waste into the hedge, attach pipe and open tap, good idea to pin the other end down so it stays where you put it!

 

[Just smiffy]

I’d leave them with a full cassette, just so they get the full camping experience.....

 

[Lenny HB]

Hi,
Same family members haves used the caravan before so familiar with emptying toilet cassette and that is only ever for kids and night time emergencies.

It is for October have not looked where yet. I gues really my uncertainty was where the grey waste outlet is and even if it’s something you can fix a bit of flexi pipe to, are they all the same? We have bought a Dethleffs 7057.

A Dethleffs will have a 40mm waste, easy to extend with convoluted pond hose.

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[burtonjoycered]

Thanks guys, that’s really good to know