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frater_secessus [particulates]
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frater_secessus [gray water disposal]
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 ===== particulates ===== ===== particulates =====
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-Using a [[http://amzn.to/2pOD4JD|sink strainer]] or similar to remove food particulates reduces the likelihood of unpleasant smell.  Straining is particularly important if stealth draining (see below) to avoid unsightliness, reduce visible evidence, and avoid attracting flies and bears.+Using a fine-mesh [[http://amzn.to/2pOD4JD|sink strainer]] or similar to remove food particulates reduces the likelihood of unpleasant smell.  Straining is particularly important if stealth draining (see below) to avoid unsightliness, reduce visible evidence, and avoid attracting flies and bears.
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   * [[:water#unplumbed|unplumbed systems]] - held in buckets or portable tanks until dumped into toilet or sump station.   * [[:water#unplumbed|unplumbed systems]] - held in buckets or portable tanks until dumped into toilet or sump station.
  
-It is common, though not universally smiled upon, to [[https://encrypted.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.cheaprvliving.com%2Fforums%2F%20stealth+gray+water|stealthily drain gray water]] over grassy areas, drains, etc.  The public perception of stealth draining may be far worse than the reality of it, particularly if one uses biodegradable soap and strains food particulates from dishwashing water.  For safety and neighborliness, follow location guidelines one might use for a [[toilet:cat_hole|cathole toilet]].+It is common, though not universally smiled upon, to [[https://encrypted.google.com/search?hl=en&q=site%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.cheaprvliving.com%2Fforums%2F%20stealth+gray+water|stealthily drain gray water]] over grassy areas, drains, etc.  The public perception of stealth draining may be far worse than the reality of it, especially if one uses [[http://amzn.to/2pAlYhr|biodegradable soap]] and strains food particulates from dishwashing water.  For safety and neighborliness, follow location guidelines one might use for a [[toilet:cat_hole|cathole toilet]].
  
 To increase stealth locate the drain on the camper so you can easily and stealthily release into grass (near back bumper, etc).  Drain only at night; not only does this reduce the chance of being spotted but also gives any damp ground a chance to dry up by morning.   To increase stealth locate the drain on the camper so you can easily and stealthily release into grass (near back bumper, etc).  Drain only at night; not only does this reduce the chance of being spotted but also gives any damp ground a chance to dry up by morning.  
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