Date:         Thu, 19 Aug 2004 15:26:32 -0600
Reply-To:     bhs73@SPYMAC.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Edwards <bhs73@SPYMAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need graywater tank ideas
In-Reply-To:  <004601c4862c$de841e60$6600a8c0@pacbell.net>

In <004601c4862c$de841e60$6600a8c0@pacbell.net>, on 08/19/04
   at 01:41 PM, Al Knoll <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET> said:

>IIRC some camping areas such as the Colorado River and Green River areas
>near Moab UT REQUIRE full self containment including having a working
>portapottie (thetford 135 works) and a closed greywater system.  Ideally
>according to the NPS peace officer the greywater tank should be attached
>to the vehicle.  (they let me off this time).  So...put a tee in the
>drain after the trap and run a hose to a container inside the vehicle.
>Meets the letter of the law.

Hi Al,

I just want to clarify, or converse, but not sound like I am arguing.

Is there some difference in the application of the rule/law, wherein
someone who doesn't have a tank is exempt? Did I ask that right? :-) I
camp in Moab/Canyonlands area often, and know of no such rule, not to say
I know everything. Do you suppose the difference is in having a tank or
not in the first place? Tent trailers, and tent/van campers all use
buckets to catch water from washing dishes and hands, then we dump the
buckets.

All I can think of is the NPS is telling folks to use what equipment you
have, and if you are not outfitted with a grey water tank, a bucket is
okay. If I am anywhere near close on that, then its really stupid to get
after someone who has a tank that doesn't work, and is doing the right
thing by using a bucket.

Am I reading this all the right way?

Mark