GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #46 | Page 41

RV FEATURE
WATER WISE
What about water ? The standard today is about 80-200L of fresh water capacity split into two tanks straddling the axle line , plus 75-80L of grey water holding capacity . Why do you need to capture grey water ? Well , it ’ s much more neighbourly and environmentally friendly than letting it flow underneath your van or your neighbour ’ s van !
If you don ’ t have a grey water tank , a 20L portable jerry can connected to your waste outlet will do the job , as this is about what a travelling couple should generate in a day .
If you ’ re short of fresh water capacity , a separate 20L container for fresh water and drinking is another simple solution . And if you need more cooling capacity , a portable car fridge and a bag of ice will give you at least another 24 hours or so , as caravanners 30 years ago , or more , would have done .
We do complicate things , don ’ t we ? / 41