| 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
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.
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
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.
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. See Leave No Trace
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. See Leave No Trace
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
other water conservation options available for dry campers as well and the RV industry
has a wide variety of electronics and accessories available.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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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