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05-08-2008, 04:24 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner Fleetwood Owners Club Pond Piggies Club
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Central OH, USA
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We promise to:
1) Drive the posted speed limits. We found we get optimal gas mileage by staying around 60mph.
2) Keep our tires properly inflated.
3) Not overload the rv with unnecessary stuff (we all know we're subject to the "just in case" syndrome).
4) Keep the rv properly maintained with regular scheduled maintenance.
5) Not waste water at the campground, even when we do have fhu's. I'm gonna order one of those Oxygenics showerheads from RVUpgrades to help us keep this promise.
6) Make sure our sanitation supplies are formaldehyde-free & our cleaning supplies are biodegradable.
I figure, this is at least a start. What are others doing to help save our planet?
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P.S. Wonderful forum topic moderators. We all need to do our part to keep our planet around for future generations.
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05-08-2008, 04:24 PM
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Community Administrator
Ford Super Duty Owner Fleetwood Owners Club Pond Piggies Club
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Central OH, USA
Posts: 8,214
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We promise to:
1) Drive the posted speed limits. We found we get optimal gas mileage by staying around 60mph.
2) Keep our tires properly inflated.
3) Not overload the rv with unnecessary stuff (we all know we're subject to the "just in case" syndrome).
4) Keep the rv properly maintained with regular scheduled maintenance.
5) Not waste water at the campground, even when we do have fhu's. I'm gonna order one of those Oxygenics showerheads from RVUpgrades to help us keep this promise.
6) Make sure our sanitation supplies are formaldehyde-free & our cleaning supplies are biodegradable.
I figure, this is at least a start. What are others doing to help save our planet?
L-
P.S. Wonderful forum topic moderators. We all need to do our part to keep our planet around for future generations.
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Lori & Dave - Central OH / FMCA #419886
2006 Fleetwood Bounder 36Z & Jeep Liberty Limited My iRV2 Photo Albums
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05-08-2008, 05:01 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Fulltime - Currently somewhere in the lower 48
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I'm with you Dave. Been doing most of that already. Am looking to go green now with the toilet additives. No more chemicals.
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2005 Kountry Star FW-35LKSA by Newmar pulled by 2008 Ford F-450 King Ranch, PSD, Automatic, 4:88's
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05-09-2008, 06:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Full Timers - Where ever we're parked.
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Along with the bullet items mentioned by Dave & Lori, we also use THIS STUFFin our waste tanks. Have been using it for 3 years with no problems or odor.
We also have 400W of solar and a 400W wind turbine.
We run the generator once a month to exercise it. I consider this routine maintenance and a must do.
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Margaret - She who must be obeyed.
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05-09-2008, 08:07 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Utah
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Dave I am doing much the same. We have also cut back on how long we are on the road staying longer in locations to use less fuel.
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05-13-2008, 04:33 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Tincup:
We also have 400W of solar and a 400W wind turbine.
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What kind of wind turbine do you have? I've been considering going that route when I get my MH. In particular, I've been looking at the vertical turbines, wondering if its possible to use while in motion. So far folks tell me that would be experimental - so no answer.
Walter
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05-16-2008, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Nashville, TN
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We also are trying to follow the guidelines. Have also started using biodegradable poop bags for dog poop!! The problem is, the disposal sites for the most part are lined with plastic garbage bags.
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05-23-2008, 09:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Full Timers - Where ever we're parked.
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Walter,
I have the AirX 400W 12V wind turbine. I mounted it thru the roof on the rig. I remove it and transport it on the ladder. If you want details PM me and I can send photos.
I don't think a vertical turbine will work for you, only becuase the "egg beater" blades would have to be too tall and large to use it in motion.
Paul
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Margaret - She who must be obeyed.
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05-26-2008, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: United States
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Glad to see others doing this! We've lived by these standards since we've been in the RV
390 watts of solar has kept the Generators in the truck all but a few times just to bring things up to power during a few rain storms
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