13. Waste disposal / environmental
protection
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13.1 The environment and mobile travel
Environmentally sound use
Naturally, motor home, caravan and van owners and users are espe-
cially responsible for the environment.
Therefore, you should always use your caravan in an environmentally
sound manner.
Rules for environmentally sound use
• If you plan on spending a long period of time in cities and commu
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nities, find out in advance about special campsites for cars with
caravans and use them.
• Do not interfere with the quietude and cleanliness of nature.
• Dispose of waste water, faeces and rubbish properly.
• Act in an exemplary manner so that motor home, van and caravan
users are not generally regarded as environmental polluters.
Rules for waste water disposal:
• Collect waste water on board only in built-in waste water tanks or,
in an emergency, in suitable containers!
• Never dispose of waste water in greenery or in drains! Street
surface water drains often do not lead to waste water treatment
plants.
• Empty the waste water tank as often as possible, even if it is
not yet full (for hygienic reasons). If possible, rinse the waste
water tank out with fresh water each time after emptying.
Only empty the toilet cassette at designated sites, never
out in the open! Generally, waste disposal stations can be
found at rest facilities, camping grounds or petrol stations.
Rules for the disposal of faeces
• Only add approved cleaners to the faeces tank.
Disposal
• Never allow the toilet cassette to become too full. Empty the
tank immediately, at the latest when the fill indicator lights up.
• Never dispose of waste water in drains! Street surface water
drains often do not lead to waste water treatment plants.
The use of other cleaners can be avoided by the
installation of an active charcoal filter system.
Apply cleaning fluid very sparingly. Excessive application
does not guarantee the prevention of odour build-up!
Only empty the faeces tank in the designated areas,
not out in the open!
