Sounds silly really I agree Grey Fox but I have seen this happen myself and the reason why I gad a 95lt grey water tank fittied during the build of my van. late last year.
I stayed at Waverly Creek free camp, on Bruce Hwy near St Lawrence QLD about 6 weeks ago and a Ranger came around checking all the people for self contain and moved a van on. No signs saying anything about it though. The owner of the van argued the point but still had to move on. I think it was more his attitude to the Ranger by then though.
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I think the ranger over stepped his authority. If you are tied you need to rest, that's the rules of the road. The first thing I would do is check his ID, get his name and inform him that if he insisted that I move and I had an accident he would be held responsible.
A friend of ours stopped in a parking bay just north of Mosman a couple of years ago and a so called "ranger" knocked on his door wanting him to move on. He refused to move. When he checked the matter with the local council the next day the "ranger" was in fact the manager of a near by caravan park.
Shire/Council/National Parks Rangers are supplied a uniform which clearly is badged up with that authorities name and usually will say "XXXX Ranger" on the shoulder or chest badge. They are also issued ID usually. It would be unusual for a Ranger to be in an unmarked (his own) vehicle as they also enforce all the by-laws such as animal control and have a ute fitted up accordingly.
If someone rocked up to me in plain clothing or no obvious badging on his vehicle I'd tell him "to move on"......
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Portable grey water tanks not permitted must be contained in the vehicle. some have been asked to move on.
Very happy to read that. So often these facilities get closed because the good idea is not followed up with some policing.
I spent last night in a free camp for self contained vehicles. Bloke next door had his grey water running into an overflowing bucket. His response to me pointing it out "they should supply drain points if they don't want water on the ground. No thought of how he was stuffing it for everyone, as long as his selfish attitude was taken care of. I did make a big show of taking several photos of the situation but such ignorance will not change without penalty.
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On behalf of the Aust Caravan Club we contacted Cooktown last year regarding that park in the middle of town, received a very nice reply explaining their policy and a note that there are other places in the area to camp.
Councils have the right to apply their own environmental policies, it's their land, and not all are a result of local caravan park animosity, Cooktown certainly wasn't, unfortunately some RVers seem to think they have the almighty power to dictate the terms, and ruin it for all with their selfish attitudes.
Our club talks to Councils, and like the CMCA we strive to gain favorable rapport with Councils, on behalf of all RVers, but we have to respect their policies and programs.
It costs nothing to go and call in on a council office and offer a suggestion as to how they may better serve the RV community, if presented politely and in a good attitude, they will listen. They welcome our business to the town.
Bevan
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