12. Waste disposal and environmental protection
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12.1 The environment and mobile travel
Environmentally sound use
By nature of their activities, caravan users bear a considerable re-
sponsibility towards the environment.
Therefore, you should always use your caravan in an environmentally
sound manner.
Rules for environmentally sound use:
• Do not interfere with the quietude and cleanliness of nature.
• Dispose of waste water, faeces and trash properly.
• Act as a role model, so that caravans are not stereotyped as
environmental polluters.
• If you plan to stay longer in cities and municipalities, please
park in an area that is specically marked for trailer combi-
nations. Find out in advance where these areas are located.
Rules for waste water disposal:
• Only collect waste water in the built-in tanks or, if absolutely
necessary, in similarly suitable containers!
• Never dispose of waste water in greenery or in gullies! Street
sewer lines 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 faeces tank at desig-nated sites, never
out in the open! Disposal stations are typically located
at highway rest stops, campsites or service stations.
Rules for the disposal of faeces:
• Only add approved cleaners to the faeces tank.
Disposal:
• Never allow the faeces tank to become too full. Empty the tank
immediately, at the latest when the ll indicator lights up.
• Never dispose of waste water in gullies!
Street sewer lines often do not lead to waste water treatment
plants.
Apply cleaning uid very sparing-ly. Excessive appli-
cation does not guarantee the prevention of odour
build-up!
Only empty the faeces tank in the designated areas,
not out in the open!
