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Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 23 Oct 2016, 12:43
by Sal
Hi, i am still learning about my van and testing everything. It seems my sink doesn't drain into a waste tank - is this usual ? It's not what I expected. My van is an E reg T25 high top Autohomes conversion. Clean water tank is under back seat - where should waste be ? Sorry if this is a daft question - it's my first camper. Thanks.
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 23 Oct 2016, 13:43
by nicq
Most are like this. You slide a waist tank under the van.
They can be bought from any camping and caravan shops or online.
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 23 Oct 2016, 14:33
by marlinowner
Or a bucket if you're cheap like me.
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 23 Oct 2016, 15:20
by nicq
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 23 Oct 2016, 18:09
by Sal
Ah ok thanks - I expected something I coul detach - assumed the guy I bought the van from had taken it ( he took a lot - jack, tools, gas bottle hookup and the blown air heating ! )
Thank you for the replies

Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 23 Oct 2016, 21:36
by nicq
Somthing along these lines
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Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 09:58
by Sal
Brill thanks - should there be a hose ? I've been under and had a look but can't see anything - water seems to be coming from 2 or 3 places - hard to tell

Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 17:10
by Mr_Mac
Hi Sal. Ive added a couple of pics of my E reg autohomes Komet. Hope this helps
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Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 17:13
by Mr_Mac
I also bought a cheap carrier from Go Outdoors that fits perfectly. Only cost a tenner if I remember right
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Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 18:31
by nicq
Follow it from the sink drain, it may have been pulled back inside, hence not coming out where you expect.
The drain hose comes from the plug hole and should go through the floor but it may not be directly underneath the sink depending on interior.
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 20:04
by Sal
Ok now I'll look in the morning with a torch - thanks guys
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 24 Oct 2016, 21:38
by kcbart
The waste water pipe on my Komet comes out in a similar position to the above pictures but on the near side.
I use an empty 5ltr de-ionised water container to collect the waste water.
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 27 Oct 2016, 06:26
by kevtherev
Bucket on tarmac, chipped or hard surfaces.
Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 27 Oct 2016, 09:30
by Sal
I've bought a container and am tracing the waste pipe - think it just needs pushing through a bit. Thanks everyone

Re: Sink drains onto ground ?
Posted: 28 Oct 2016, 21:07
by colinthefox
Those crinkly plastic waste pipes go brittle and snap off just under the floor. I used an old washing machine drain hose to replace it.