What do you think -

[gwtriker]

You're camping in a state park where each site has water and electric. A few sites have a sewer connection - these sites are called premium sites. The cost of both the premium and regular sites is the same. However, no discounts can be applied towards the price of a premium site, thus they cost more. Further, the premium sites are located in the bright sunshine, no tree shade what-so-ever and even with the sewer connection seem to be less desirable and usually empty.

Now my question - You're camping on a non-sewer site and it's time to drain off some liquid from your GRAY tank. You fill your little blue wagon and do you: 1 - drag it the 1/2 mile or so to the dump station or 2 - drag it up a few sites to the empty premium site?????

[tbos1958]

It’s either that or you have to haul it to the main dump station. Don’t make a mess and if you do clean up after yourself.

[Mojim]

Originally Posted by gwtriker

You're camping in a state park where each site has water and electric. A few sites have a sewer connection - these sites are called premium sites. The cost of both the premium and regular sites is the same. However, no discounts can be applied towards the price of a premium site, thus they cost more. Further, the premium sites are located in the bright sunshine, no tree shade what-so-ever and even with the sewer connection seem to be less desirable and usually empty.

Now my question - You're camping on a non-sewer site and it's time to drain off some liquid from your GRAY tank. You fill your little blue wagon and do you: 1 - drag it the 1/2 mile or so to the dump station or 2 - drag it up a few sites to the empty premium site?????

I say # 2 … but ask campground host ..

[Jyrocharlie]

Whatever is fastest and less stress.

Originally Posted by tbos1958

It’s either that or you have to haul it to the main dump station. Don’t make a mess and if you do clean up after yourself.

[RickNC]

I keep it uncomplicated. I disconnect the water hose and electric cable, let in the awning. (takes all of 1 min) and drive down to the dump station. I empty all 40 gallons at once. Good for at least another 3 days!

[rlott2k]

Whatever’s closest! But I would pack up and drive to empty the whole thing.

[traveler of california]

I’d use option 2, no reason not to do that.

Nick

[Pepper2]

#2 When leaving a CG, if I see a vacant PT with FHU's, I'll pull in there to dump my tanks. Much quicker then waiting in line with 10 RV's ahead of me.

[TwoGrizz]

Originally Posted by gwtriker

You're camping in a state park where each site has water and electric. A few sites have a sewer connection - these sites are called premium sites. The cost of both the premium and regular sites is the same. However, no discounts can be applied towards the price of a premium site, thus they cost more. Further, the premium sites are located in the bright sunshine, no tree shade what-so-ever and even with the sewer connection seem to be less desirable and usually empty.

Now my question - You're camping on a non-sewer site and it's time to drain off some liquid from your GRAY tank. You fill your little blue wagon and do you: 1 - drag it the 1/2 mile or so to the dump station or 2 - drag it up a few sites to the empty premium site?????

I have been in several Parks in the Western States where I was told it was OK to dump GRAY water on the grass. "We Need The Water" Hasn't rained in over 3 months.

[twogypsies]

Originally Posted by TwoGrizz

I have been in several Parks in the Western States where I was told it was OK to dump GRAY water on the grass. "We Need The Water" Hasn't rained in over 3 months.

First, check the state rules. Not all western states allow this.

Second, if you're in a campground where sites are used continuously it's unsanitary to dump waste water on the site. In Arizona grey water is considered black water and it's not allowed to be discharged. There is bacteria, foodstuffs, grease, hair, toothpaste in your grey water tank. I personally would not like to sit by it even if you think it soaks into the ground.

What campgrounds said it was o.k.?

[RunningHard]

Go to nearest dump area.

[winniman]

I don't carry a tote, so I would have to go to the dump station with the rv. I would not dispute using another serviced campsite instead of the dump station. Im sure the waste all goes to the same place anyway. Who cares how it gets there.

[carl.swoyer]

I carry about 75' of 3/4" brown water hose (dedicated to the gray/black dump). If the premium site is reachable I use my macerator pump.
I always ask the folks on the premium site if I can tap in.
That being said we are able to go 5 or 6 days with proper water conservation.

[grindstone01]

Originally Posted by Pepper2

#2 When leaving a CG, if I see a vacant PT with FHU's, I'll pull in there to dump my tanks. Much quicker then waiting in line with 10 RV's ahead of me.

As camp host in state parks, we have suggested and encouraged exiting RV's to use the empty FHU sites when the dump station is lined up with RV's.