RV BOONDOCKING TIPS
| RV Boondocking is not for everyone. But if you like Rving adventure, the outdoors, and solitude then this can be just what you have been looking for. |
If boondocking is not a familiar RV or camping
term to you, it will not be long until other RV
camping enthusiasts introduce you to this time
honored RV camping tradition. The art of
boondocking is also referred to as dry camping
or dispersed camping and offers many
campers the opportunity to enjoy the
comforts of their RV while still enjoying
nature without the modernization or
amenities that campgrounds offer.
term to you, it will not be long until other RV
camping enthusiasts introduce you to this time
honored RV camping tradition. The art of
boondocking is also referred to as dry camping
or dispersed camping and offers many
campers the opportunity to enjoy the
comforts of their RV while still enjoying
nature without the modernization or
amenities that campgrounds offer.
Boondocking is also an alternative to one night
stopovers at a campground while traveling from
one destination to another and many RVers find
Wal-Mart parking lots and truck stops to be just
the solution. Places like Wal-Mart know the
value of catering to the camping community, as
they provide a perfect place to stock up on RV
camping supplies and outdoor necessities while
on the road.
stopovers at a campground while traveling from
one destination to another and many RVers find
Wal-Mart parking lots and truck stops to be just
the solution. Places like Wal-Mart know the
value of catering to the camping community, as
they provide a perfect place to stock up on RV
camping supplies and outdoor necessities while
on the road.
Whether you are boondocking for convenience while heading toward your camping
destination, or if you have chosen boondocking as the RV camping experience you are
seeking, there are certain boondocking tips and camping protocol to follow.
The first is courtesy and common sense. If you are boondocking in a Wal-Mart parking
lot, it is not a good idea to pull out the lawn chairs and camping equipment and setup
shop. Doing so will quickly ruin the boondocking option for others and sour the
reputation of campers in general. Any overnight RV stay in public locales should be
treated as a privilege and not an entitlement. The same holds true for boondocking in
remote locations, always honor the environment and leave it pristine for other campers
who are to follow.
destination, or if you have chosen boondocking as the RV camping experience you are
seeking, there are certain boondocking tips and camping protocol to follow.
The first is courtesy and common sense. If you are boondocking in a Wal-Mart parking
lot, it is not a good idea to pull out the lawn chairs and camping equipment and setup
shop. Doing so will quickly ruin the boondocking option for others and sour the
reputation of campers in general. Any overnight RV stay in public locales should be
treated as a privilege and not an entitlement. The same holds true for boondocking in
remote locations, always honor the environment and leave it pristine for other campers
who are to follow.
When RV camping without full hook-ups, there are other considerations as well
that will assist you in getting the most out of your boondocking camping
adventure. Water and power utilization and conservation is always the
foremost concern among dry campers. With a little experience and planning, RV
campers can easily become accustomed to conserving both.
Water conservation while dry camping comes down to paying attention to
details. Don't let the water run while brushing your teeth; run water slowly to
conserve consumption; and capture water in the shower to recycle for rinsing
and flushing. When you are waiting for the water temperature to adjust for a
shower, reclaim that water -- you will find many other uses for it. And
remember to always shower using the wet and rinse technique. There are
many other water conservation options available for dry campers as well and
the RV industry has a wide variety of electronics and accessories available.
that will assist you in getting the most out of your boondocking camping
adventure. Water and power utilization and conservation is always the
foremost concern among dry campers. With a little experience and planning, RV
campers can easily become accustomed to conserving both.
Water conservation while dry camping comes down to paying attention to
details. Don't let the water run while brushing your teeth; run water slowly to
conserve consumption; and capture water in the shower to recycle for rinsing
and flushing. When you are waiting for the water temperature to adjust for a
shower, reclaim that water -- you will find many other uses for it. And
remember to always shower using the wet and rinse technique. There are
many other water conservation options available for dry campers as well and
the RV industry has a wide variety of electronics and accessories available.
Power and electrical needs follow the same laws of conservation and require paying attention to detail as well.
Inverters, generators, and solar panels are all options and in combination can extend power usage quite
adequately. There are so many alternatives and they are dependent upon your existing RV configuration, so the
ideal solution is planning. Determine the type and amount of power that your TV, satellite dish, VCR,
refrigerator, or microwave places on power consumption and calculate the load requirements and how best to
disburse them before venturing out.
Inverters, generators, and solar panels are all options and in combination can extend power usage quite
adequately. There are so many alternatives and they are dependent upon your existing RV configuration, so the
ideal solution is planning. Determine the type and amount of power that your TV, satellite dish, VCR,
refrigerator, or microwave places on power consumption and calculate the load requirements and how best to
disburse them before venturing out.
Boondocking can be intimidating at first, but with advanced thought and planning it can provide tremendous
pleasure beyond what RVers are looking for in a traditional campground. And you are certainly not alone in the
great outdoors when it comes to boondocking! A simple Google query will yield other RV camping enthusiasts
who share boondocking tips, routes, locations, and many other valuable pieces of information that only the
experienced boondocking camper would think of.
pleasure beyond what RVers are looking for in a traditional campground. And you are certainly not alone in the
great outdoors when it comes to boondocking! A simple Google query will yield other RV camping enthusiasts
who share boondocking tips, routes, locations, and many other valuable pieces of information that only the
experienced boondocking camper would think of.
There is also a huge assortment of LTV (Long Term Visitor) Areas in California and Arizona, and BLM (Bureau of
Land Management) Information available detailing designated wilderness areas, regulations, and amenities.
Other experienced boon docking RV campers have put together huge online lists of creative ways to boondock,
camping and boondocking forums, travel blogs and other valuable resources.
So if boondocking is in your future RV camping plans, you will find you are in good company -- it's just that the
company won't be sitting in the campground site five feet from yours!
Land Management) Information available detailing designated wilderness areas, regulations, and amenities.
Other experienced boon docking RV campers have put together huge online lists of creative ways to boondock,
camping and boondocking forums, travel blogs and other valuable resources.
So if boondocking is in your future RV camping plans, you will find you are in good company -- it's just that the
company won't be sitting in the campground site five feet from yours!
Stephanie Mulac is a Motivational Coach for Internet Marketers and owner of
http://www.90PercentAttitude.com where you can also find her Motivational Blog. She
enjoys RV Camping with her family when taking a break from online marketing and
details her adventures at http://MyCampingWorld.RVCampingTips.com and
provides camping checklists and resources at http://www.RVCampingTips.com
http://www.90PercentAttitude.com where you can also find her Motivational Blog. She
enjoys RV Camping with her family when taking a break from online marketing and
details her adventures at http://MyCampingWorld.RVCampingTips.com and
provides camping checklists and resources at http://www.RVCampingTips.com
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