Boondock / off-grid option package
Why can't manufacturers offer a package of options for those of us who like to get off the beaten track with our campers? Stuff like extra clearance, pre-installed solar (not just prep) and LARGER da...
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There are techniques to extend boondocking time.
Water Conservation-
Navy Showers or Handi-Wipes
Paper plates, use BBQ grill for cooking, plastic utensils so no dishes to clean
If you do dishes use dish pans in the sink to catch the water and dump it outside to save grey water tank space
Black Tank Conservation-
No toilet paper down the drain, put it in a trash can with a lid.
If it's yellow let it mellow to reduce flushes
Use a portable toilet
Blue tank to empty and take to dump station
Install a composting toilet (see www.gonewiththewynns.com)
Our 5th wheel has lots of ground clearance once the axles were "flipped". Due to the length (38ft) I can only take it on dirt roads without deep dips and no soft stuff. When we were involved in offroad racing we could take it to the pit areas where the large "semi" support vehicles were able to go.
Water Conservation-
Navy Showers or Handi-Wipes
Paper plates, use BBQ grill for cooking, plastic utensils so no dishes to clean
If you do dishes use dish pans in the sink to catch the water and dump it outside to save grey water tank space
Black Tank Conservation-
No toilet paper down the drain, put it in a trash can with a lid.
If it's yellow let it mellow to reduce flushes
Use a portable toilet
Blue tank to empty and take to dump station
Install a composting toilet (see www.gonewiththewynns.com)
Our 5th wheel has lots of ground clearance once the axles were "flipped". Due to the length (38ft) I can only take it on dirt roads without deep dips and no soft stuff. When we were involved in offroad racing we could take it to the pit areas where the large "semi" support vehicles were able to go.
