RV Tank Capacity Calculator
Free RV tank calculator - estimate how long fresh water, gray and black tanks will last. Calculate water usage per person for camping and boondocking trips.
TANK CALC
Your Tank Sizes
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people
Usage Style
This affects estimated gallons per person per day.
Estimated Duration
Fresh Water Lasts
-- days
Gray Tank Full In
-- days
Black Tank Full In
-- days
Typical Water Usage
Per Person Per Day Estimates
- Conservative: 5-8 gal fresh, 4-6 gal gray, 2-3 gal black
- Moderate: 10-15 gal fresh, 8-12 gal gray, 3-5 gal black
- Liberal: 20-25 gal fresh, 15-20 gal gray, 5-7 gal black
Conservation Tips
- Navy showers - wet, soap, rinse (saves 10+ gal/shower)
- Use campground facilities when available
- Catch rinse water for flushing
- Use paper plates to reduce dish washing
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