![]() Carry a separate container for drinking water. Do not use water from your fresh water tank for drinking.This is very useful if you are getting to the end of your trip and you are running low on fresh water. Use disposable plates and bowls to reduce water usage.Wash dishes in a bowl so the water that you save can be later used to flush the toilet.Use paper towels to wipe off all food residues from the dishes before washing them.How to save water in the kitchen when boondocking Walex drop ins (can be bought on Amazon) are great to prevent odours and break down paper. Let the yellow mellow – it is a personal reference, but a lot of boondockers don`t flush toilet every time after going number one.Use things like baby-wipes, dry shampoo and hand sanitizer to reduce water use.Avoid any creamy bath soaps that require a lot of water to rinse off.Use a bucket (or bowl) to collect clean water from bathroom faucet while you are waiting for it to warm up.Keep a bucket in the shower to catch some water which can be later used to flush the toilet.Turn off the water while shaving or brushing teeth.When washing your hands, turn off the water while you lather.All you need is just a small basin of water, washcloth and soap. This method was frequently used by our grandparents. A sponge bath is something you may consider.Standard shower can use as much as 60 gallons of water while “military” shower can use as little as 3 gallons of water. You might be used to having long nice 15-minute showers, but with this method it is possible to reduce water use by 95 %. Take short “military” showers (also known as “navy” showers).This is huge when it comes to saving water in your RV. ![]()
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