Flagstaff Pop Up Campers

Going green is a relatively new concept for most, the possibility RV is jumping on the train with all my heart. Class B RVs have long been popular for its small size and relatively small gas consumption compared to other recreational vehicles . Manufacturers are working on lighter models and models of cars that work with medium to small, expanding their audience. RV companies are not the only ones going green. Campgrounds are becoming more progressive in their design and customer service.

campgrounds are ecological popping up everywhere with the campers and RV enthusiasts Class B absorbing that new developments green. One organization, the National Association of Parks and RV Campgrounds (ARVC) has established a list of criteria for campgrounds to qualify for green certification. The program, called Plan-It-Green offers tips on how to go green and has established a standard for the industry.

For a campsite must be approved by ARVC, they must comply with at least nine of the standards indicated:

1. Park uses motion sensors for lighting in bathroom and clubhouse

2. Park has grown to more efficient bulbs

3. Park uses non-toxic biodegradable cleaning products

4. Park uses water-saving shower heads and / or auto-turn valves

5. Park offers recycling bins for cans, paper, glass and plastic.

6. Park uses energy saving products in their campsite as Energy Star products.

7. Campgrounds educate customers about Leave No Trace ethics and environmental advice

8. Soil erosion is minimized by the use of wood chips, pebbles, pavers or grass paths

9. Park encourages customers to "reduce the use of water with signs posted

10. Park has one or more of the following: lighting, heating and / or coolers with timers

11. Park uses solar or wind

12. Park uses the toilet low flush or waterless urinals

13. In states where it is allowed, Grey water is used

14. Composting on the site is used

15. Where possible, email confirmations are used on paper confirmations for bookings and advice

16. Geothermal heating and cooling is used

17. Trees are often planted

18. Tank water heaters are used less

RV News Service reports of ARVC "Plan It Green program that was created three years ago had more than 100 campgrounds listed in the plan, in which they promised to use environmentally sound practices in its campgrounds and work with the education of their visitors on the benefits of going green.

Flagstaff, AZ is an excellent example of a campground with successful eco-friendly. They have solar power and use of rain water instead of hose to their landscape, which is composed of native plants. Windmills energy capture help.

The result of their hard work was the KOA President's Award 2009. The award is based on assessments of clients, and quality inspections of the operation and the staff working there. In Carlsbad, another KOA has gone green. They use a wind turbine and heat their pool with a solar water heater.

Have an RV Green is a great way to differentiate thousands of campsites that are spread across the United States. Hopefully someday there will be camping more green than the regular fans for the Class B motorhome to choose.