I realize that some people may think that this is a "(silly") topic to post seeking discussion but I think there are some sensible arguments to be made here.
My wife and I are hoping to order a
Bushtracker sometime next year and this represents just one of the discussions we have been having¡K anyways, read on!
I have been reading with some interest on the CMCA
forum the proposal and interim implementation of a self-containment scheme whereby motorhomes and campervans are given a self-containment accreditation based on their ability to:
„X carry X number of litres of water
„X retain X number of litres of "(greywater")
„X retain X number of litres of "(blackwater")
„X Store all garbage on board in a sealed manner
These are then calculated on a per person, per day basis
Based on these calculations the number of days a vehicle could be "(Self-contained") is determined.
The interesting part for me was that with the possible exception of retaining "(greywater") most Bushtrackers are every bit as self contained as motorhomes (Which is one of the main reasons we find them such an attractive choice of vehicle).
Many people that enjoy the
Bushtracker lifestyle in particular, enjoy visiting scenic naturally beautiful locations which are often (though not always) located in out of the way places. Some of these wonderful places are in National Parks, some on Crown land, some on private property etc.
Here"'s the interesting bit I think¡K I believe that in the not too distant future the ability to be "(self-contained") will become a very desirable quality as people in general, managed park areas, local governments and possibly landowners etc will find even the relatively minor waste greywater being released from most caravans to be an unacceptable form of pollution. I do know that the motorhome club is actively working to allow its members greater access into restricted areas both now and in the future and it wants its club members to be seen as clean and green.
I am not suggesting a self-containment scheme for Bushtrackers. What my wife and I were wondering is, do you believe that the ability to be fully self contained will become more important in the not too distant future? Will the ability to effectively retain and responsibly dispose of grey water become more important? I would really appreciate hearing peoples"' ideas about this.