RV Water Usage Calculator

Estimate water consumption and plan your fresh water needs

Trip Details

Enter your travel information

Number of People

people

Days Between Refills

days

Showers Per Person Per Day

showers

Dish Washing Sessions Per Day

sessions

Fresh Water Tank Capacity

gallons

Results

Based on your inputs

Total Water Needed

120.0 Gallons

Showers60.0 gal

Dish Washing30.0 gal

Drinking & Cooking12.0 gal

Toilet6.0 gal

Miscellaneous12.0 gal

Days Per Tank1.3 days

Use navy showers (wet, soap, rinse) to cut shower water usage by 50%

Install a low-flow showerhead to reduce water consumption

Use paper plates for some meals to reduce dish washing

Collect rinse water for watering plants or cleaning

Turn off water while brushing teeth or soaping hands

Water Management

Plan your refills

Tank Refills Needed3

For a 3-day trip with 2 people

Days Per Tank1.3

With your 50 gallon tank

Daily Usage40.0 gal

Average per day (20.0 gal per person)