Outstanding value, versatile grey water storage containers....
Goldfinger said
06:24 PM Jun 5, 2017
I have no connection with Bunnings. I wanted to share this strong, versatile storage container info I found....
I wanted to replace the proverbial 'baby's bucket' for collecting our grey water.
Just obtained these outstanding value 'Ezy Storage' 'Bunker' storage containers. 20L $11, 35L $13, and 50Litre $18, from Bunnings- all include lockable lids and are on small wheels..
They are also available in 80L, 120L and 160L. all are available in white or black.... ezystorage.com
Attributes: They fit inside each other....the 35L with the 20L inside fits perfectly/safely in a small nook in my Jayco Heritage. Strong handles to carry when full.
Lids lock on securely if you wish to transport your grey water away to dump point, if you are not allowed to dispose at your camp site...
The 50L in photo fits perfectly under my Van hoses as do the smaller units.....I have' lock on' type hoses which can be directed in through top of lid whilst it is locked if it was required..and simply replace lid when transporting grey water....
They represent reasonable 'self contained' storage capacity where those facilities are required... black water to my toilet cassette, total 75Litre sink and shower grey water to these storage units....and light as a feather to carry empty....Hoo Roo
Not enough room in the van now for storage of exrtra items sadly , a grey water tank for me would be an underbelly job and then an alteration to plumbing ??.
Goldfinger said
07:26 PM Jun 5, 2017
A positive is one can store items in them until the container is needed...frees up a bit of storage space...I already have 2 x water tanks fitted and fitting a grey water tank in addition would be a PIA...Hoo Roo
Ron-D said
08:34 AM Jun 6, 2017
There a good Idea if you need them,but do we need them??we're usually out a few months every year and do a fair bit of freecamping ,there just something else to carry and take up space,I Know the fabulous motor home clubs are against water on the ground and nearly all caravan parks except it,go figure?? We have never come across a site yet that has asked us to use a grey water tank,on hard surfaces we just put a bucket under the drain because it's the right thing to do...
Cruising Cruze said
08:18 PM Jun 6, 2017
Hi Larry ( Goldfinger )
Good idea mate
But only one problem how do you get them to the dump point ?
Cheers John
Goldfinger said
09:03 PM Jun 6, 2017
The same as I take my toilet cassette.....the containers have very strong handles similar to toilet cassette....lid locks on....depending on the distance to the 'dump' I drive or ride shot gun to make sure my wife doesn't trip whilst she's carrying it to the dump....lmao...
You can take it with you when you depart...simply place inside the van by the entrance door until you can locate a dump if at 'self contained only' freecamp....Hoo Roo
brickies said
10:03 PM Jun 6, 2017
Would this method be accepted by CMCA camps has self contained
Goldfinger said
12:46 PM Jun 7, 2017
I would like to see their case/argument if it did not fulfill a temporary need for self containment which can be safely taken away from site......a grey water on board tank V a grey water closed/locked 30L or 50L container ...I don't see any difference if both party's have the ""best"" of intentions for their requirements to be fulfilled........
My main point was at $13 for 35L and $18 for 50L including the lockable lids there is no reason why everyone can't at least try and fulfill their environment rules.....rather than the open baby's bucket that is invariably filled to overflowing then pushed over to 'collect' the grey water once again in the empty bucket......like a Dollar for every time I have seen that happen at free or CP sites.....
Hoo Roo
brickies said
01:03 PM Jun 7, 2017
I have 15 lt drum with a screw , It works great but have been told 3 rd hand that it would not be accepted at a cmca low cost camp .
PeterD said
03:33 PM Jun 8, 2017
Those lids don't look water tight to me.
Moonraker said
10:14 PM Jun 8, 2017
I think you will find that the CMCA requirement is either a fixed purpose grey water tank or a portable purpose designed grey water tote.
Also note the discharge pipes out of the van must have taps so that water cannot be dropped on the ground when the tote isnot in place.
Not that I give a rats what they require but I do use a potable grey water tote on the very very rare occassion that its needed. By the way so far that rare occassion has been once in 3 years and that was at Kojonup WA last Feb.
Jamjar said
10:25 PM Jun 8, 2017
I'm going to have a look at them at Bunnings, tomorrow.
J.
Jamjar said
06:36 PM Jun 9, 2017
I had a look at these, today, and I could be wrong, but they don't look water tight.
I have no connection with Bunnings. I wanted to share this strong, versatile storage container info I found....
I wanted to replace the proverbial 'baby's bucket' for collecting our grey water.
Just obtained these outstanding value 'Ezy Storage' 'Bunker' storage containers. 20L $11, 35L $13, and 50Litre $18, from Bunnings- all include lockable lids and are on small wheels..
They are also available in 80L, 120L and 160L. all are available in white or black.... ezystorage.com
Attributes: They fit inside each other....the 35L with the 20L inside fits perfectly/safely in a small nook in my Jayco Heritage. Strong handles to carry when full.
Lids lock on securely if you wish to transport your grey water away to dump point, if you are not allowed to dispose at your camp site...
The 50L in photo fits perfectly under my Van hoses as do the smaller units.....I have' lock on' type hoses which can be directed in through top of lid whilst it is locked if it was required..and simply replace lid when transporting grey water....
They represent reasonable 'self contained' storage capacity where those facilities are required... black water to my toilet cassette, total 75Litre sink and shower grey water to these storage units....and light as a feather to carry empty....Hoo Roo
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There a good Idea if you need them,but do we need them??we're usually out a few months every year and do a fair bit of freecamping ,there just something else to carry and take up space,I Know the fabulous motor home clubs are against water on the ground and nearly all caravan parks except it,go figure?? We have never come across a site yet that has asked us to use a grey water tank,on hard surfaces we just put a bucket under the drain because it's the right thing to do...
Hi Larry ( Goldfinger )
Good idea mate
But only one problem how do you get them to the dump point ?
Cheers John
You can take it with you when you depart...simply place inside the van by the entrance door until you can locate a dump if at 'self contained only' freecamp....Hoo Roo
My main point was at $13 for 35L and $18 for 50L including the lockable lids there is no reason why everyone can't at least try and fulfill their environment rules.....rather than the open baby's bucket that is invariably filled to overflowing then pushed over to 'collect' the grey water once again in the empty bucket......like a Dollar for every time I have seen that happen at free or CP sites.....
Hoo Roo
Also note the discharge pipes out of the van must have taps so that water cannot be dropped on the ground when the tote isnot in place.
Not that I give a rats what they require but I do use a potable grey water tote on the very very rare occassion that its needed. By the way so far that rare occassion has been once in 3 years and that was at Kojonup WA last Feb.
J.
The castors were $12, I think.
Jamjar