RVing isn’t necessarily known as the most environmentally friendly activity on the planet, but as many RV owners can attest, living in an RV is a great way to experience our beautiful environment, and it’s an affordable way to enjoy your retirement. Burning some fuel may be unavoidable, but there are many ways to lower your impact (and some that will save you money at the same time).
Although you may find any number of approaches to greening your recreational ride, the biggest savings will be in your power and sewage systems and in your fuel consumption.
Composting toilets are available for RVs (and cabins and boats) – these are ideal for places that can’t connect to sewer or septic or in areas prone to drought. Composting toilets use significantly less water than traditional systems (some use none at all!). Installing one in the RV means you won’t have to worry about pump outs, and you will lower your pollution quotient significantly.
Properly installed, composting toilets have no odor and are already being used in public highway facilities in Sweden. The technology makes use of aerobic decomposition – using oxygen to speed up the process, microbes work at the solids while the 90 percent water content evaporates through a venting system. This eventually reduces solids to one to two percent of the initial volume, producing soil instead of sewage. Composting toilets come either as self contained units, which can be rather large, or as systems that flush to a separate composting unit.
Another green idea is to harness the power of the sun. You can choose a portable solar kit for your RV or mount a unit right on the vehicle, depending on your power needs. Since solar panels produce DC power, the same system used by RVs, there is no need for conversion. This makes RVs a particularly good application for solar technology. With the right system you can keep your batteries fully charged and enjoy your electricity without plugging in.
If these changes feel like too much, don’t despair: there are smaller, common sense steps anyone in an RV can take to protect the environment. By parking your RV for the season, you can enjoy affordable living and make some new friends without burning much fuel . There are plenty of RV parks that will allow you to enjoy your vacation in a community setting. Alternative fuel sources, such as biodiesel, can also provide a lower impact vacation, but check with your engine manufacturer before use.
Of course you should be aware of your surroundings and always use RV designated campsites when on the road. Rather than driving, bring your bike along to explore natural areas – this will also lower your fuel consumption.
Use environmentally friendly, non-toxic products on board. Cut down on disposable products, recycle your packaging (even if it means packing it home) and dispose of your garbage properly.
Combining the composting toilet, solar power system and alternate fuels with a little common sense will have you touring without a trace – your RV will be practically off the grid. Making a few small changes can lower your impact significantly and help contribute to a healthier environment for us all.
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Any idea where the best place to park an RV would be in or around Philadelphia, PA?I'm guessing there is not many RV parks around the ciry but i've heard stories that walmart allow RV parking in their parking lots?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
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I have to agree with everyone. This looks just like a photo! You never cease to amaze me! This has to be your best work yet! Definitly lookin’ forward to more masterpieces from you, Will. : D
wow O_o this is great!
The best answer to all of your questions is this: It ALL depends on where you are going and on YOUR SPECIFIC teardrop.
As for what your teardrop is capable of doing? I would do forum searches based on the make, model and year. Yahoo has an awesome one: RV Basics. I would start there.
As for park costs? When traveling in an RV (teardrop, 5th wheel, Class A or B) whether or not a site has electrical, water, and sewer hook-ups is usually directly proportional to how established the park is. Some places offer everything you might need, right down to a gym, locker rooms with showers, and a laundry facility on the premises. Some offer nothing and you are self-reliant for water and electricity based on a clean water tank and generator.
Cost is completely dependent on the site…some charge monthly electrical and water fees and each site has its own meters, some charge a flat rate that is included in your daily/weekly/monthly charge. Again, the more established the park the greater the chances these charges and quality of amenities go up. Bottom line: Each park has its own set of rules and fees. I suggest checking this site for resources too: http://www.exceldistributors.com/resources.html
Rancho Jurupa is probably your best bet. Since they only allow two weeks at a time, you can simply roll out, and roll in, for a new rental period. If you are nice to the manager, they probably won't make you go to that extreme, and you can simply renew every two weeks.
Good luck!
It really depends on the park.
Usually there are only on-lot hookup for waste when they are permanent trailers. i.e. park models…
Most parks have a dump station, where you either drive your RV to dump, or haul the 'honey bucket' to dump it.
Make life easier… only use the RV's toilet for having a squirt (unless it's an 'emergency')… and do other 'business' at the park's public washrooms. Saves you trips to the dump site and helps with the smell and clean up.
i missed your stuff man
wow it looks as if it was taken by a camera, awesome work man
When I first saw this I was like “that’s a photo.” SO INCREDIBLE.
Check around the Homestead area. There is a nice one down there
omg so you played this on ur keyboard x)
cool man and lots of respects to ALL of youre paintings
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Well, I live in Long Beach and the RV park called Golden Shore is 700 to 1300 a month. My parents lived in a mobile home park for many years, though not in an RV. It was called Del Amo Mobile Home Park and there were people who had RVs who lived there. Here is a link to addresses and phone numbers for several mobile home parks in Long Beach. Some may not take RVs, and of course the prices will vary. Del Amo wasn't fancy but it wasn't pricey either. My parents lived there until they died a few years ago.
LOL! I have to keep watching this! so Beautiful! Musics Perfect!
Hey will,, man could i get the mp3 for this tune??? please is absolutely amazing.
I don't know, but don't forget to have your mullet in full-force when you get there.
it feels like my brain doesn’t want to believe that is a painting and more of a picture. haha
ITs possible that a few do, becasue I have heard this before. I've been RV'ing since 2000 and haven't run into any park that did. I really don't think that you'll have a problem. Buy the Trailer Life Directory so that you can call ahead of time and find out. http://www.trailerlife.com/
Well I found this link for you. I have never been to this RV park, but it is near Wild Adventures. I don't think it'll be busy in October. All the kids are back in school now and Wild Adventures is usually a summer trip. Anyways, check out this link. I hope it helps!
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