we just spent 5 days dry camping. We ran out of water on the fourth day. Other guests used our shower and toilet. Our tanks are 40/.40. Any water saving ideas. It usually is just my wife and I. Should we be flushing every tinkle ?  Thanks

Completely dry camping, or in a campground with restrooms??

When we are without water hookup, we do not use our shower, and encourage the kids to use the campground bathroom during the day.  We do not let the water run when we brush teeth, shave or wash dishes.

We're a family of 4 and can go 5 days on a 35 fresh water tank.

I did a lot of boondocking in the winter of 2007. I had a basin that fit into the bathroom sink and any time I ran water there, the excess was used to flush the toilet. Same thing with the kitchen sink.

I also rarely showered, making do with sink baths (Navy showers). My hair was washed in the kitchen sink, catching the excess water once again. The now popular wet wipes are gentle enough to do additional fastidious body cleaning.

I carried bottled water for cooking/drinking thus saving the fresh water tank water.

Just a few thoughts for you...

thank you for the replies. this was our first trip out in the forest . totally dry(wife loves plug ins) 1 couple and a ****zu should last a week don't you think. Again thanks rv dreams