2014 GTG Vic high country - ask anything here

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

wish I could make it, hopefully make next years

[fido666 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close fido666]

I have the green Thetford product I use normally but for this trip I have purchased a product that is biodegrable and safe for septic tanks (which is all a long drop is).

The green Thetford liquid is septic tank safe according to their website :-

http://www.thetford-europe.com/au/pr...qua-kem-green/

BCF also sell Walex Bio Pak Express sachets which are listed on the pack as being septic tank safe as well :-

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/p...m=571626#Cross

Is one better than the other? I'm guessing the sachets are easier to use and there's less risk of spilling stuff when priming the bottom tank?

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The green Thetford liquid is septic tank safe according to their website :-

http://www.thetford-europe.com/au/pr...qua-kem-green/

BCF also sell Walex Bio Pak Express sachets which are listed on the pack as being septic tank safe as well :-

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/p...m=571626#Cross

Is one better than the other? I'm guessing the sachets are easier to use and there's less risk of spilling stuff when priming the bottom tank?

I think the sachets are the go, that's what I had in blue, but now have the green in liquid bottle.

[fido666 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close fido666]

I think the sockets are the go, that's what I had in blue, but now have the green in liquid bottle.

Some people use a Sodium Percarbonate based laundry soaker powder instead :-

http://www.australiasomuchtosee.com/toilets.htm

Not sure about the claim they are septic and pit toilet safe though.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Use nothing! That's safe!

[Chewbacca Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chewbacca]

I bought the sachets today on recommendation from the guy at BCF, apparently they are more concentrated and better value for money. Not to mention less messy.

Cheers Matt

[fido666 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close fido666]

Thanks Matt. Did he say anything about the pink top tank stuff? The lady I spoke to at BCF said it was biodegradeable and the Thetford site lists it as septic safe.

[Chewbacca Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chewbacca]

Thanks Matt. Did he say anything about the pink top tank stuff? The lady I spoke to at BCF said it was biodegradeable and the Thetford site lists it as septic safe.

I brought a small bottle of the pink stuff today and just had a read of the back, it definitely says contains biodegradable ingredients and is suitable for use with septic tanks.

Matt

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Thanks Matt, order placed and thunderbox sorted!

[PradoGXL08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close PradoGXL08]

Hi All,

Is Tabotville a large open area or is it a small area?

I am asking as I am considering options for having a small group fire for those near me (if Tabotville is large and we are spread out)
I have a Fire Dish - which raises the fire of the ground (approx 800mm Dia or 1200mm Dia) or if space is a premium, I might bring my Auspig for heating.

What is the best idea?

Stuart

[Nema Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nema]

Quite a large area Stuart a little smaller than Frys Hut the other weekend.

[iantz Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close iantz]

What's the go with smaller fires in Mexico? If I want one near my camper, does it have to be in its own contained put and off-the-ground?

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What's the go with smaller fires in Mexico? If I want one near my camper, does it have to be in its own contained put and off-the-ground?

Hey Ian, from memory it's got to be dug in, maybe 300mm? Not more tan 1 Mtr wide etc. they reccomend rocks around it.
But not strict on it, like hey are on, it must be put out when unattended. As long as its safe you are ok.
Perhaps have a google of the actual rules.
There are a few fire pits around to use.

I hope we can have one huge communal fire, I'm sure there will be some sub fires.

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That's cool, as long as it doesn't have to be contained in one of those portable pits (because I don't have one). It really depends how cold it gets as that will govern whether one big fire is enough! There's a good 60+ people coming I'm guessing. That's one big fire...

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That's cool, as long as it doesn't have to be contained in one of those portable pits (because I don't have one). It really depends how cold it gets as that will govern whether one big fire is enough! There's a good 60+ people coming I'm guessing. That's one big fire...

Your right, I'm just hoping its not too cold, it was warm on the last Reccie, but freezing at night in January, will know in a week or 2 :-)