RV FEATURE
Do your bit to keep dump points as clean and tidy as possible.
DUMP POINT ETTIQUETE
Believe it or not, not everyone knows how to
properly empty their caravan or motorhome
toilet cassette. We have met people on more
than one occasion who had hired vans and
spent way longer than necessary at the dump
point, given they were trying to release all the
contents through the larger (and less sanitary)
middle hole under the slide valve!
One such family, armed with those heavyduty,
pink, kitchen rubber gloves and a
handful of pull-tie rubbish bags had honestly
been through an entire roll of paper towel and
countless baby wipes as they wrestled with
the horrifying mess that continued to seep
out, as one person held back the slide valve
while another twisted and flipped the middle
hole as they attempted to line it up with the
hole in the designated dump point.
Now, I’m not suggesting you empty random
people’s cassettes, but if you happen to come
by people who are clearly struggling, be nice
and offer advice or assistance in some way if
you can. You may just be the reason their
camping lives become more enjoyable.
We also feel it’s worth mentioning that a few
extra minutes spent tidying the dump point
will go a long way towards the experience the
person after you has, as well as showing your
appreciation to the councils that provide these
facilities to travellers.
These few minutes should be spent making
sure you hose the area quite thoroughly to
prevent any smells, surprises or stained pieces
of loo paper being left behind.
It’s also important to turn the rinsing tap off
properly, and to triple check any caps are
placed back where they should be before
closing the lid.
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