![]() ![]() If you have external window covers, those will be even better – put them on! Keep your night shades down during the hottest parts of the day to deflect the sun and help keep your RV cooler.LED lights use much less power, so consider upgrading to LED for commonly used lights if they are not already LED. Limit your use of un-needed lights or electrical items when the generator isn’t running.Use a portable power inverter/charge r to charge small electronic devices using the 12V DC socket on the coach dashboard when driving and/or when the generator is off.Don’t use heavy battery drain items like the microwave or watch TV when you aren’t running your generator.Find a place that creates a natural boundary around your RV so you feel more comfortable, safe and nestled in your space.You might also be able to use the RV as a wind block if winds are common in the area. For example, if hot and sunny weather is predicted and your RV has a lot of windows on one side, park so the window side is on the shady side. Park your RV in a direction that makes the most of the weather and sun location.Being respectful of your neighbors will ensure a pleasant stay for everyone. They will appreciate being sheltered from your generator noise, so they can continue to enjoy the peace and quiet out there. Be especially mindful of RVers with solar panels and park way well away from them (minimum 300 feet as a guide). This is especially important if you need to start your generator early in the morning (whether for work or coffee!). Be sure to park a respectable distance from other RVers so as not to invade their space or views and also ensure your generator noise (if you use one) won’t bother them.It is a handy way to gauge how much water you are using and estimate how many days your water will last so you can make adjustments as needed, or simply relax about it a bit more! Track your water usage with Post-it Note markings on the side of your fresh water tank (assuming it is visible). ![]() ![]() Or shower only every other day or have a ‘sponge bath’. That is, jump in, get wet, turn off water, lather up, turn water back on, rinse off, jump out. Consider letting the yellow mellow for your number ones to reduce the number of toilet flushes.This reduces water usage from the fresh tank and also helps reduce grey tank water. Keep a bucket in the shower to catch excess water and use that to ‘flush’ the toilet.One sink load of dirty dishes per day is more water efficient. Limit your dishwashing to once per day.This make them much easier to wash and uses less water. Use paper towels to wipe dirty plates and dishes down first after using.Pre-wash fruits and vegetables while still at a campground (with water hookups) just before you leave for your boondocking adventure.Buy or take separate jugs of drinking water to save the water in your fresh tank for washing and showering.When you warm your meals in a saucepan on the propane stove or cook on the BBQ, it also means no noisy generator! As a bonus, this also keeps your trash to a minimum. Preparing and freezing meals or making salads ahead of time means there are less dishes to wash up, making it easier and allowing more time to relax and enjoy while reducing the need to go to the store – which is not always close by. ![]()
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