TIPS FOR RVING

LATEST TIPS!

BLACK WATER

The one we've been using all winter - after dumping, mix one cup of borax and 2 caps full of calgon water softener together with some water, pour down the toilet and add some more water.  We are draining perfectly and haven't had any issues since we left home.

Once in awhile - After you do a big black tank dump - put 3 gallons of vinegar down the toilet, especially if you are going to travel a bit then stop again.  That sloshing around vinegar will apparently clean off the sensors. Going to try it next move!

To stop having to dump as often, don't use the toilet if you don't need to - use the campground facilities if there are any.

Also, keep a jug of water in the bathroom to use just a bit to flush with - more conscious of added water that way.

Some folks put no tissue down the toilet at all - they use wet wipes and ziplock bags instead - they report 1 month between dumps

GREY WATER

Wash dishes in small bins - outside preferably - again, conscious of water - not running down the drain

Shower standing in a rubbermaid bin (feet get a good soak too) 

Stop and start the water (camping showers)

Again, both make you conscious of water use.

Here at Holtville Hot Springs near California they even have a shower place set up behind the palm trees - you get a couple of jugs of water from a hose off the spring, get wet, shampoo and soap up, rinse off with your jugs - all done!  Of course, it's probably best to do it in the dark since drivers on the highway look down on that spot! Lol

Brush teeth using a cup of drinking water - no running the water down the drain

Run the grey water you do use out to a big rubber bin - it will evaporate quickly in this dry region.

LAUNDRY

Never use your own laundry - too much water use - run through all your clothes, towels and bedding then hit the laundromat once every 2 or 3 weeks - just been told about a huge laundromat in El Centro. Most people go twice a month.

SHOPPING

If you want to buy some things, wait til the end of the season (like now).  Prices go WAY DOWN in the border towns.  E.g. Our $14 antenna!

For Those Who Like to Travel and Then Dry Camp in Different Places

Every once in awhile, go to an RV Park for a day, use their water and electricity to have long showers, do laundry, charge up batteries and get ready for the next adventure.

There are more I'm sure but I'll update later when I remember them!