Hopetoun and Ravensthorpe are RV friendly towns, there are FREE designated 48 hour (2 night) camping areas for FULLY SELF-CONTAINED vehicles only as prescribed by CMCA policy guidelines. Please note that the existing signs at these sites, which are being replaced currently do not reflect the updated CMCA Self-Contained Vehicle Policy (see below). If in doubt, please ask one of the friendly shire staff.

Non-compliant vehicles or tents are not permitted to camp in these areas and you should look at staying in one of the caravan parks or book online to stay at one of the Shire managed bush campgrounds (at Starvation Bay, Mason Bay or Hamersley Inlet). There are a number of Shire and Main Roads designated Rest Areas within the Shire of Ravensthorpe and these areas are only for day use although you are permitted to stop overnight to rest. Strictly no fires or camping permitted in these areas.

The Hopetoun RV camping site can be found on The Esplanade leading to Southern Ocean Road, conveniently located within walking distance to the town centre. Please ensure if using this area that you are parked (reversed in) with the front of the vehicle facing the road and not across the site.

The dump point can be accessed via Ravensthorpe-Hopetoun Road and is located at Senna Road opposite Wavecrest Village.

Potable water for campers and caravans can be sourced at the Groyne, near the Hopetoun Jetty end of town opposite the Port Hotel.

CMCA Self Contained Vehicle (SCV) Policy

PURPOSE
In creating a Self-contained Vehicle Policy, the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia Limited recognises
community concerns regarding the impact of indiscriminate disposal of waste and waste water on the environment
and public health. Without the proper containment of waste and waste water, the environmental impact of RV tourists
using free or low cost camping grounds will become unacceptable, resulting in councils and State governments placing
restrictions on access to these facilities.

The purpose of this policy is to establish minimum requirements for a CMCA member vehicle to be recognized as self-contained. This recognition allows the vehicle to stay in areas designated as “self-contained vehicles only” by either the
CMCA or other controlling authorities.

All member RV’s accessing a CMCA RV Park must comply with this policy, as these facilities are designed for use by self-contained vehicles only.

CMCA considers a self-contained recreational vehicle as a vehicle specifically built for the purpose that along with built
in sink, on-board cooking and sleeping facilities, carries a supply of fresh water and can retain all grey and black waste
water.

Once a vehicle is recognised as self-contained by CMCA, the vehicle will display the SCV accreditation on the vehicle
at all times. By displaying the SCV accreditation, the vehicle owner acknowledges the vehicle will at all times meet its
self-containment responsibilities when accessing free or low-cost camping grounds and abide by the principles of the
CMCA Leave No Trace® (LNT) Code of Conduct.

SCOPE
This policy applies to all CMCA members who seek to have their vehicles recognised as self-contained and access
CMCA or other accommodation facilities designated as for “self-contained vehicles only”.

DEFINITIONS

• CMCA Ltd is the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia Limited.
• SCVP is the CMCA Self-Contained Vehicle Policy.
• RV is Recreational Vehicle.
• SCV is Self-contained Vehicle.
• CMCA RV Parks is the Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia Limited Recreational Vehicle Parks.
• CMCA LNT is CMCA Leave No Trace®.
• Tote is a specifically manufactured portable container suitable for the collection of grey water.

Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia, 02 4978 8788 | PO Box 254 HRMC NSW 2310, www.cmca.net.au

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES

• Commonwealth Work Health & Safety Act – 2011 (NSW) https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016C00887
• Commonwealth Work Health & Safety Regulations – 2011 (NSW) https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2011L02664
• Relevant State Acts, Regulations & Codes of Practices (if applicable)
• CMCA Leave No Trace® Code of Conduct https://members.cmca.net.au/content/scvlnt

POLICY

The vehicle must have installed and/or carry the necessary fit for purpose specifically manufactured equipment to be
considered as self-contained.

Water Supply

• The vehicle shall have a fresh water tank or bladder specifically manufactured for the storage of potable water. This tank may be on-board (fitted) or external (non-fitted).
• The fresh water tank should be of rigid construction with appropriate valves to prevent foreign matter or contaminants entering the tank.
• When travelling it shall be securely fastened within the confines of the vehicle so as not to cause any hazard.

Sink/shower

• The vehicle shall be fitted with an installed and plumbed sink. Additional sinks, hand basins and shower are optional. Every sink, hand basin or shower fitted shall be supplied with water from the fresh water tank, and shall be drained to a grey water tank.
• External showers that are used for ablutionary purposes and in so doing create grey water would not comply. External water outlets used for rinsing or filling purposes are not seen as a grey water issue within the context of this policy.

Grey Water

• No grey water is to be discharged from a self-contained vehicle unless allowable by local authorities or access to a dump point is impractical.
• Sinks, and where fitted hand basins and showers, shall be drained to either an on-board (fitted) grey water tank or an external (non-fitted) grey water tank (tote).
• A tote shall be connected to the vehicle by a drainage pipe with a water tight seal and have a working shut off valve to avoid overflow.
• A tote may be used for discharging and transporting of grey water from any vehicle to a disposal point, providing the vehicle discharge point has a permanently installed shut off valve and the drainage pipe to the tote is connected by a water tight seal.
• When travelling, a portable grey water tote shall be securely fastened within the confines of the vehicle so as not to cause any hazard.
• Liquid waste is not to be collected or removed in open buckets or containers.

Toilet

• All black water is to be contained in holding tanks or cassettes, to be disposed of in a dump point or if no appropriate facility is available, in accordance with the CMCA Bush Camping Code.
• The vehicle shall be equipped with a toilet, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Portable toilets: These must be a proprietary brand portable toilet manufactured for the specific purpose.
• When travelling, a portable toilet shall be securely fastened within the confines of the vehicle so as not to cause any hazard.

Rubbish

• A sealable refuse container to hold rubbish for disposal, be it of a permanent or disposable type in authorised disposal receptacles.

To qualify as a CMCA self-contained vehicle, the member vehicle shall meet the requirements of the SCVP.

Members who are satisfied their vehicles meets the SCVP may nominate their vehicle as self-contained on the CMCA
website. Any nominated vehicle accessing a CMCA RV Park or other RV accommodation site limited to self-contained
vehicles, will be required from time to time by the CMCA RV Park Custodian or other authorized person to demonstrate its ability to meet the SCVP.

Capacities:
While individual usage and discharge varies, it is advised that a vehicle should have capacities to retain all waste for a
minimum of three days (72 hours).