![]() Walmart will let you stay for the night, but there for smaller RVs and Travel Trailers. We’ve parked in rest areas and truck stops before, there well lit areas and you can watch you surroundings better, plus there better equipped for our rig which is 40FT. However, using common sense would say find a lit area. Is Boondocking Safe?Ī common question is Boondocking safe, it depends on where you are. This can mean parking your rig in back country or pulling over to spend the night at a rest stop or parking lot, more than likely for free, something we can appreciate. If you’re traveling with any pets make sure to keep them under control and on a leash.īe considerate of others: be aware of your surroundings, don’t create too much noise especially late at night and keep your boondock site clean and tidy.Boondocking (also known as dry camping) in an RV is self-sufficient camping, meaning having no access to water, sewer, or electrical hookups. Respect wildlife: don’t get too close to wild animals and don’t feed them. Before leaving, make sure to put any campfires out. Minimize campfire impacts: if campfires are allowed, use the firepit that is already there. ![]() ![]() This rule also applies to wildflowers, plants and rocks. In case you find any artifacts make sure to leave them there. Leave what you find: don’t cut down trees or dig anything up. Do not empty your black water tank on public lands. Travel & camp on durable surfaces: park your RV at a designated boondock site.ĭispose of waste properly: don’t leave your garbage outside it might attract wild animals in search of food. Know your limits and don’t put your life at risk. Make sure to follow the rules and regulations and check that you have enough supplies for the duration of your vacation. Plan ahead & prepare: each dispersed camping has different rules and regulations. Keeping cool: a portable fan and window shades are ideal for keeping your camper cool. Keeping warm: a portable propane heater, camper insulation and warm bedding are ideal for keeping your camper warm without using any electricity. A composting toilet doesn’t use water and it is environmentally friendly. Water filter: in addition to reducing the consumption of plastic bottles, you will always have fresh clean water to drink.Ĭomposting toilet: a black water tank might fill up quite quickly and you won’t be able to empty it out where you will be staying. Portable water bladder: you will be able to refill your camper with clean water. They will come in handy to help you save energy. Solar panels: whether it is a rooftop solar panel or just a small solar panel. RV generator: it allows you to charge your RV batteries, lights and RV appliances. RV batteries: make sure they are fully charged and bring an extra one. You won’t need to check in and check out by a specific time and you also won’t be dependent on the services available at the camping ground. However, always make sure that it is somewhere safe and a designated area specifically for boondocking. Great opportunities: do you enjoy long walks? Hiking or biking trails? Camping in remote areas allows you to explore and experience the great outdoors without ever feeling bored.įlexibility: you can choose where you want to stay and also how long you would like to stay for. Embrace the challenge of living without the comforts of modern everyday life such as learning,if permitted, how to light a fire. Know yourself and your limits: boondocking gives you the opportunity to spend time by yourself to improve your crafting skills. However, if it is your first boondock experience and you would prefer to share the experience with a friend or go with a travel companion, you can look on dedicated forums for boondockers. Many boondockers choose areas where they can be on their own for a couple of days or weeks. Privacy: you can decide on how much privacy you would like. However, to camp in some areas you can be requested to pay a fee or asked for a permit. Being at one with nature is not the only exciting part of this experience as you can see below:Ĭost: you don’t need to reserve or pay for a camping ground and the extra services. Having explained a little bit about what boondocking is, we would like to show you why this is an amazing experience that you shouldn't miss out on.
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