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Tips and Tricks for Off the Grid Rv’ing

Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

One of the best things in life, I find, is getting outdoors. Seeing and surrounding yourself with nature. It’s uplifting, energizing, and extremely peaceful. People are generally happier in nature and actively seek out the cottage lifestyle to get away from the busy buzz of the bright city lights.

Being surrounded by lakes, mountains, trees, wherever you are, I always feel the need to leave everything as it is while I spend my time outdoors. As traveling is such a passion, what better way to travel through nature than by unplugging and going completely off-grid? There are no distractions, you can soak in the stars and learn to truly appreciate your surroundings.

So, what are some tips and tricks to going Off the Grid, Boondocking, Off the Cord, Dry Camping, or a favorite of mine, Wild Camping (because camping in the wild… fun!)?

How to Take Yourself Off-Grid?

Off the Grid RV'ing

Electricity
Although it would be ideal to not have to use electricity at all, working from the road is often a reality, as are many of the niceties that come in an RV. I’ve found that solar is the best bet for generating electricity. Solar panels aren’t too finicky anymore and for those just starting out, there is a range of portable ones that will suit just fine. Also, switching to LED lights and energy-efficient appliances is a big help on the electricity drain.

Water
Drinking-Water: Clean drinking water is the most important necessity to have while traveling. Investing in a purifier can be a game-changer and provide easy access to clean water if you are uncertain about the quality.

Showering and Faucets: Switching to low flow faucets and using aerators are a big water saver. If you’re looking for something other than a cold shower, take a look at the variety of solar showers available and soak up some warmth at the same time!

Greywater: Greywater can fill up faster then you’re prepared for. Make sure to switch to biodegradable soaps and cleaners for everything you use. This makes reusing the water to water your plants or keep the dust down around the campsite easy as pie – just use a watering can. Remember that dumping your greywater and leaving a giant puddle behind is illegal, so reusing the water or investing in an evaporation pond is the way to go.

Blackwater: Dealing with blackwater can be a bit of a tough one. Converting your toilet to a composting one can be done and is an excellent option, check out this article on converting your toilet here.

Leave no Trace

By far the most important thing to keep in mind when going off-grid is to remember to leave no trace. That means, picking up and packing out everything that you bring with you. Your campsite should be left as if you weren’t even there. Many parks and wilderness areas are being destroyed by people simply not picking up after themselves. It’s such an easy thing to do and cutting back on trash can be easily accomplished by using reusable containers and eating fresh foods.

RV Parked off the Grid in the Mountains

Have you tried RV’ing off-grid? If not, what are you waiting for? The best of the outdoors is waiting for you and camping locations are free. What more could you ask for!

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Long Term Motorhome RV Rentals

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Long term RV rentals are a great way to see the USA. We provide the best RV rentals at great rates for your holiday. Many travelers choose a trip from New York to Miami, or they do the famous Route 66 trip from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Side view of motorhome with city in the background, image is in full colour.
Long Term Motorhome Rentals

If you are retired or just looking at taking an extended vacation, renting an RV is a perfect option. Traveling around the US and Canada in an RV rental is a great way to see the country. Motorhome rentals allow you to experience all that the National Parks have to offer.

Some of our customers take long term RV rentals and park the RV on their property while they are doing home renovations. What better way to keep your property safe and make sure that the work gets done?

Do you need office space? Long term RV rentals allow you the flexibility of having workspace outside your regular office or the option of taking the office with you as you travel from location to location.

In the event of an emergency, such as a hurricane, a long term RV rental can help by providing housing or office space for families and employees.

The staff at USA RV Rentals are here to help if you are looking for a long term RV rental. Depending on the length of your rental, we offer discounts of up to 40% for long term RV rentals. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability, but we will try our best to accommodate last-minute requests. The long term discounts are already in the online reservations program.