OKEMOS, MI--(Marketwire - August 27, 2008) - Standard habits exercised on an RV vacation make
energy conservation and eco-friendly practices easy. With restricted space
and resources, RVers are natural conservers while traveling. Conscious of
waste, high utility bills and saving energy, RVers practice rinsing and
reusing containers, selecting paper products over plastic and using natural
gas for heating and cooking.
RVs have a limited supply of water, so RVers are naturally frugal about the
amount used. Many RVers conserve water by taking "military showers," or
showers in which water is only running while rinsing. Employing the
"military shower" technique can cut water usage from about 17.2 gallons to
5 gallons or less.
It's common for RVers to use the natural environment as a method to
providing basic necessities such as light, heat and air in order to save
energy. The sun's blaze can be utilized instead of turning on lights and
heat, opening a window on a cool day can replace air conditioning, and
cooking over a campfire instead of an electrical stove.
Most RVers aren't spending hours in front of the television for
entertainment. RVers usually opt for outdoor fun like hiking, biking,
fishing, swimming or exploring nature.
The latest Campfire Canvass, a bi-annual survey of RV owners by the
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), reveals that RVers are
making efforts to be more energy efficient while traveling in their RVs.
According to the survey,
-- 66 percent drive or tow their RV at 55 mph
-- 68 percent turn off water while bathing
-- 74 percent turn out lights in their RV
-- 76 percent minimize use of air conditioning by opening windows
-- 15 percent use solar panels on RVs
RV solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular trend in conserving
energy and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Solar panels covert light from
the sun into electricity and charge the RV's batteries, and all the basic
lighting and appliances.
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is
a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging growth in the
recreation vehicle and private campground industries while contributing to
the quality of Michigan tourism. For more information, visit MARVAC's Web
site,
www.marvac.org or call 517.349.8881.
Contact Information: Contact:
Rachael Biermann
All Seasons Communications
(586) 752-6381