Isuzu npr 4wd
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Vans are great but they are no match for the features and ride quality of a pickup. I agree that there are shortcomings associated with trucks; outside of specific needs or preferences, I think most ppl would choose a truck over a van and the real-world choices most of us have made reflect these decisions.
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- Under California law, illegal dumping includes liquid waste. CalRecycle+1
- State Water Quality Regulation
- California’s Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act gives the State Water Resources Control Board and regional boards broad power to control discharges of pollutants. Wikipedia
- These Boards regulate water quality, including discharges that risk polluting groundwater or surface water.
- Local / Regional Enforcement
- Local agencies (counties, cities) may also enforce prohibitions. The California Illegal Dumping Regulations include health-and-safety statutes about dumping on public or private property. CalRecycle
- Penalties can include fines. For example, in some California counties, fines for grey/black water dumping have been reported to be up to $1,000. Enviro Design Products+1
- In some places, more serious violations can lead to misdemeanor charges (potentially jail) depending on local ordinances.
Lol, that is a van with a box attached from the perspective of the passengers. Don't be obtuse.
Moreover, as a pertains to being obtuse, none of the sources you listed appear to pertain to graywater discharge from campers in National Forest or BLM land which is where most of us will be camping. One article you quoted pertains to criminal penalties and fines associated with gray water dumping on the street which understandably is gross and worth a penalty. None of the sources listed appears to cover gray water dumping in side country or backcountry circumstances.
Anyhow, I think your interest in managing your graywater is laudatory but probably not worth the effort and likely based on misinterpretation of California statutes.
Most cab / chassis are at one time a box truck, not a van
Most expedition vehicles use cab / chassis as a foundation for a build.
Mine is a Isuzu NPR HD.
The Earthroamer was a f550 cab / chassis
A Winnebago Ekko was a sprinter cab / chassis
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E350/450 Cab-Chassis w/ Composite Box Body - Feedback Requested
Hey gents, I am planning to build a 84" wide by ~14ft composite box on a chassis. GVW in the 11klb range. Considering medium duty cab over engine trucks and vans. The intent is for full-time occupation for years at a time, and will be used for international travel. I like the E-series due...
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You are right, most rigs have much, much smaller grey water capacity, than fresh water.
Washing dishes with a combination of white vinegar and paper towels is one step in the right direction. Boiling water for potatoes or noodles will be avoided altogether. I should prepare for steam cooking vegetables.
My wet bath has a separate sink. I should plan for washing hands with other options than just water.
I'm planning 10 gallons of drinking water in portable containers, store bought.
Certainly a series of planning could cut down on grey water.
And of course military showers.
The cassette toilet tank has the portable dumping process, why not with gray water too.
Camp toilets and rest stop bathrooms are options while traveling.
You are right, most rigs have much, much smaller grey water capacity, than fresh water.
Washing dishes with a combination of white vinegar and paper towels is one step in the right direction. Boiling water for potatoes or noodles will be avoided altogether. I should prepare for steam cooking vegetables.
My wet bath has a separate sink. I should plan for washing hands with other options than just water.
I'm planning 10 gallons of drinking water in portable containers, store bought.
Certainly a series of planning could cut down on grey water.
And of course military showers.
The cassette toilet tank has the portable dumping process, why not with gray water too.
Camp toilets and rest stop bathrooms are options while traveling.
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Has anyone started toping off batteries with EV chargers? (using EV charger to shore power adaptors)
How to Find More Free Level-2 Charging Stations
- Use PlugShare’s “Free EV Stations” filter to zoom in on community-reported free chargers. PlugShare
- Look at California State Parks — some parks offer Level-2 chargers as part of their amenities.
Peter_n_Margaret
Adventurer
I found a long time ago that conventional cupboards let stuff move about when out in the bush and having things in boxes means that you will know where they are.
This is what I did 20 years ago and it continues to work well.
My new build is a similar concept, but the boxes simply slide into 2 aluminium "U" shaped extrusions glued to the ceiling. There is a latch built into the end of the box. This saves some extra weight.
This is a prototype. Practical, cheap, light and easy.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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rruff
Explorer
Two weeks for me (1 person) is 9 gal drinking, 5 gal washing. I bury my poop and most of my piss. The washing water evaporates shortly after it hits the ground.