Hi Karen if you drilled in the lids only easy to have a few bottles and can change fittings to have a nut on the inside of the caps far more secure. A little fold up suitcase trolley will help getting to dump station. All the best.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

That is true.. and would be easier to use the sealant... my theory was the 2 holes wouldn't fit on the lid.

As i commented on another video, over here we roll our tanks behind the vehicle to the emptying area, by hooking the tank to the ball hitch, make sure the end without wheels is up off the road enough to avoid bumping the ground. We can get three or four different gallon sizes here at all RV stores.....no lifting heavy tank A pint’s a pound the world around....🙋🏻good luck

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ideally I’d love a fitted tank...

Good idea. Just a FYI for self containment if your waste tank is smaller than your fresh water tank it's supposed to be monitored with a tank level gauge.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have heard about that... might use my smaller fresh water tank depending on the situation.

@kiwipete

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK I know this is an old post, but with the clear breather hose, you are in fact monitoring the tank :)

Well documented.... Very nice video... I am I last phase of doing conversion.... Heading north in December... Thank you😊

These are my favourite vids Karen. You just get into it and it works , great.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Might not have many of these while in the UK!

I roll the waste water tank to the tow hitch and tow it to where I need to empty it. Makes a bit of noise if on tarmac roads (off the public roads, obviously), but then it's just a case of unhitching and dumping it out :).

@marcushennings9513

7 ай бұрын

To minimize daily trips, I would put a small 12v bilge pump into that small container or something similar so that the grey water flows into it and then it's pumped automatically into larger barrel that already in place for transport.

Hi Karen, that is an excellent idea. far better than trying to lift an extra heavy tank and causing injury. Thanks for sharing yet another interesting and informative video. All the very best. Robert.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this interesting!

Could have used the cap on the side to drill trough. Just off center. Then you just need a realy small tube for the air to escape.. No need for drilling in your tank.. Also much easier to switch tanks just switch caps and your done.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

I did think about drilling in the top cap... but makes it more complicated with 2 holes.

Great to see how your not afraid to have a go. :)

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

The worst that could happen is I break a plastic tank🤷‍♀️Got to try😀

Thetford and Camco, I worked at Major’s RV in Bourne, Ma and we had these in the showroom

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Funny that they are the same brands 😀

Well done

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Got there in the end 🤣

Not sure if I saw you drilling correctly, however if I didn’t make sure you drill clockwise and not anti-clockwise (with the drill in reverse), this way you’ll ensure a quick clean hole. Apologies if you did drill correctly, it was difficult to see.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

That's is a good point... I think I went the right way!!??!

Nice wee mod there ... personally I would of put the together in the red top lid and let them free flow.. the problem u got now is sealing it when u carry it..as ur going to Hav to lift it sideways instead of vertical.. also I Hav one of these and I take the side cap off and let it overflow onto the grass ... empty it maybe once a week 😬

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

In theory, I should be fine to lift normally with both caps on the new pipes? Still haven't properly used it yet. Glad to hear you've got one of these tanks too.

Good Job!

Spade bits can be used on plastic as well as wood, as you discovered. They will become dull in time, and will work poorly at that point. There are YT videos to guide you in the sharpening process.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Oh that's good to know! I thought it made sense that it would work fine on plastic too.

Interesting, in the UK gray water is quite often emptied into bushes and around trees especially on rallys.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

We are very strict in NZ 🤦‍♀️

@iangrice329

5 жыл бұрын

@@TravellingK I get it and understand, but on the other hand its recycling and good for the plants.

@williambranham6249

5 жыл бұрын

@@iangrice329 Yes I agree as well. The Gray water could also be used to flush the toilet if water is scarce.

@iangrice329

5 жыл бұрын

@@williambranham6249 That's a brilliant idea.

Check your MPTPL before paying out. 50 lt tank will only allow only 40kg for personal. You are close to your max with battery upgrade Enjoy your tenacity to get the job done

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

This has been an area I need to learn more about... my caravan is a bit too heavy anyway!

Neat job, well done.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Sorry, I thought you were in UK when you made this vlog. U.K. campsites are not as strict about grey water overflow. I am however vigilant about checking input against output. Both my Fresh water and Grey water tanks are the same size so if I need to fill FW it is time to empty GW. Regards AJ

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, all good 😀 Yes, I’ve noticed the UK seems more relaxed about it

All that talk about not leaving anything behind - and then, you drive away leaving your leveler block. That's too funny. Maybe you stopped - went back and got it - but decided to cut the vlog off just before that. At any rate - I hope you have a safe and memorable trip.

@jonjones3702

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe she will pick it up when she goes to retrieve the camera, ...

@sapphiresword139

5 жыл бұрын

@@jonjones3702 Oh NO!! jon - jon - jon - You can't talk about the camera - That's the 4th wall and it doesn't exit. Talking about the camera is bad jew-jew!! BAD!! (*_*)

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

haha it does look that way, doesn't it!

A lot of UK site allow you to dispose of grey waste in the hedgerows round the edge of site. Also good idea with your hair. Long hair and drills etc not a good combination.

There's nothing wrong with just draining gray water on the ground as long as it isn't coming into contact with plants you eat.

Isn’t that drill in reverse?

@nigelmarx3578

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's why it was slow cutting into the plastic.

@marcelsmit8789

4 жыл бұрын

That is what I thought to see also.. ???

@kalikasurf

3 жыл бұрын

Just like toilets, the drills cut in reverse in the Southern Hemisphere. 😂

Well miss k ..that was epic ...like iv always said ..ya canny have enough fuxtures ..no siree bob ...😁pip pips and carryon

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

I do enjoy making things 😀

grey water full of nutrients if eco detergent used water the lawn or garden with it its true recycling!

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh but NZMCA are very strict with grey water

@alexwill1314

5 жыл бұрын

Well it seems NZ are very strict with grey waste where here in the UK we are told by the environment agency to water our gardens with it in time of drought ! As William Cox says, and provided its not disposed of directly into waterways its will do more good than harm The drainage from highways is much more damaging particularly if there are no interceptor traps

@williambranham6249

5 жыл бұрын

William Cox: in England grey water can legally be dumped in the canals.

@williambranham6249

5 жыл бұрын

@@alexwill1314 Yes, I agree. Petroleum products are difficult to trap as they drip from motor vehicles.

Hi Karen, where did buy your grey water tank and the hose please?

Hey could i put the super pod on self containment? whats involved? talking to a vaner the other day they said Belgion make good caravans? cant spell Belgion? not far ftom uk to have a look?

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Self containment would mean you could stay at a lot of other campgrounds. This might help: www.nzmca.org.nz/certified-self-containment/

If you have a self contained waste tank how will that effect your towing weight? how much weight do you have spare at the moment?

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

That is my hesitation with getting a fitted tank. I currently travel with these tanks in my car boot!

and lastly, my first job was a Burnsco ( back then it was John Burns), and my American wife's brothers name is John Burns, one of life silly coincidences.

Hi great video! I’m planning to put a similar set up in my van as it is my first DIY van conversion and I have little knowledge on holding tanks. Do you have a website with links to all your products and info regarding installation and maintenance? Would love to get an idea on how you set everything up. Thanks!

Did I miss something? Why not do what most people do, remove large red cap on side of grey water tank and put small length of drain pipe in hole. Slight amount of grey water escaping into the ground is of little consequence.Easy to check every time you walk past. Regards AJ.

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Ah but to be self contained in NZ (so you can stay at a lot of the cheap campgrounds), it’s got to be made so not a single drop would land on the ground 🤷‍♀️

re spade bits, they do get used for purposes noat intended !

Need to get yourself a small folding hand truck...Bunnings have them..Is there Bunnings in NZ?

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

For the tank to sit on top? Nice idea...

Water will collect at lowest point and start to smell

try hot water on it

Keep your bigger tank, just don’t fill it!

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it's got a split in it now!

Shes a cutie and does diy projects... keeper...

hey, the big tanks would be too heavy for this old male as well

ChCh, eh? I was born there and married my American sweetie pie there in 1975.

screw it in

@TravellingK

5 жыл бұрын

It looked like a ridge?

@MrSnookerballs

5 жыл бұрын

it wasn't threaded.

kaah :-)

I've no interest in caravan lifestyle tbh. I watch your videos when I have a hard time sleeping. And then I sleep like a baby.

@TravellingK

4 жыл бұрын

I kind of like this... happy to help you sleep!