33gal freshwater, about how long will it last?

Maybe a stupid question, but why are black water and gray water tanks separate? Why not just 1 larger tank for both? I'm sure there's an obvious/important reason, but our homes/sewers handle both, so why not just a "waste water" tank?

My wife and I, along with our 12 year old can make 2 weeks on 80 gallons. We are conservative and take Navy Showers every other day.

We have boondocked up in the hills for up to 6 days with our 35 gal fresh tank, but we do bring 2 extra 5 gal jugs and if we feel the need we have a blue 15 gal jug. Only time we have used the 15 gal is when our friends ran out and needed more.

Trackrig wrote:
Three, maybe four days with showers for the two of us every other day. When you go to take a shower, run the water into a clean pitcher until it gets hot enough to get into the shower. Save the clean water for other things.

After doing dishes, dump the soap water down the toilet. You've probably been conserving water so the extra water with the soap in the black tank will help it and keep your gray tank from filling up too fast.

Bill

Awesome suggestions. Dry camping at the Pocono Raceway soon. I have a 45-gallon FW tank. My GF's only requirement is that she can shower (me showering is optional, evidently). Sounds like we can make it through the weekend.

danimal53 wrote:
As we prep for our first trip (just a weekend, we're beginners), can anyone give an estimate for how long 33gal will last? wife and I, and 2 dogs. 2days? 3days? obviously depends on how much we use, but a rough estimate would be appreciated

Beginners? Less than a day.

My wife and I? A week.

Using gloves for some things and handi-wipes (Wet Ones) after other things helps cut down on running the sinks for hand washing.

We're heading out on a 3 night dry camping weekend with similar tanks and will do fine with us likely taking 1 Navy shower each during the weekend.

I bring an empty 6 gal water container on trips like this in case I need to refill, but haven't needed it (yet). I also have a Water Thief in case I can run a hose from a spigot without threads.

There are all sorts of tips available for efficient water us. Like running the shower head into a tub while waiting for hot water, then using that tub to wash or rinse dishes later.

danimal53 wrote:
i suppose a better topic title might be "stretching every drop" and other advice for saving water/tank space etc.

I prefer to be able to use water normally. I don't mind putting money and effort into dumping and replenishing it without having to drag the coach to the dump station.

thanks for the advice. i was planning on having a couple 5 gallon backups the first few times, til we get an idea of what our usage is like. the tips for conserving (both fresh water and space in the gray water tank) are certainly helpful for beginners. im sure there are others who are just starting out and these types of topics are always good info! i suppose a better topic title might be "stretching every drop" and other advice for saving water/tank space etc.

My ex went through 40 gallons a day. She would leave the faucet running as she did dishes, washed her hair every day and left the water on the whole time, etc. I had to hook up and go find water every day we camped while she took the kids to the beach.

BUT I'M NOT BITTER!!!

Some could make it last 2 or 3 days, others can go through it with one shower.
Do you take military showers?
Do you let the water run when brushing your teeth?
Do you let the water run when you wash your hands?
Do you let the water run when you do dishes?
Do you use the campground showers?
Do you use the campground bathroom?

You get the idea lots of variables.