Green RVing
Cleaner and Greener by the Mile.
Though it may surprise you, when it comes to total impact on the environment, an RV vacation can actually be more efficient than the average family vacation using more traditional modes.
Eighty percent of RVs sold in the United States are actually non-motorized, and 30% of RV owners have a diesel tow vehicle or motorhome, which offer greater fuel efficiency. New ideas and technologies are being employed by the RV industry, spawning an array of products with green innovations. Download a PDF about the RV industry’s green innovations.
Here are several of the most notable eco-innovations:
- Downsized yet spacious lightweight travel trailers to tow with smaller trucks, SUVs, crossovers and minivans.
- Ultra-lightweight, composite-construction folding camping trailers that can even be towed with compact cars.
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- Diesel or gas-powered compact motorhomes on van chassis, offering 16-20 MPG.
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- Hybrid/electric full-size diesel motorhomes, offering up to 20% better miles per gallon.
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- Lightweight low-profile motorhomes, aerodynamically designed for an average 15 MPG.
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- Lighter-weight appliances, from water heaters to furnaces and ranges, reduce fuel consumption.
- Solar and hybrid systems reduce generator use and noise.
- Motorhomes and travel trailers built with all-composite and recycled materials.
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- ENERGY STAR® rated appliances and sealants
- Green textiles
- Solar-powered awnings and battery chargers
- LED light fixtures
- Eco-friendly holding tank chemicals
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