Boondocking Archives - Page 7 of 19

Thinking of camp hosting? Here’s how

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 RV Staff

Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, We’ve stayed at a couple of Forest Service campgrounds and like them very much, especially the space, plants, and trees surrounding each site. In one of them, there was a camp host that seemed to be in charge and kept the campground neat and tidy. How does one... Read More

Brian asks: Help! How to find boondocking campsites

August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 RV Staff

Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, I’m confused. How can I tell whether I can boondock on lands along my travel routes? There are no signs that indicate this. But I know boondocking is allowed in National Forests and on BLM land, but even then I can’t tell exactly where I can and where... Read More

Device may transform air to water for boondockers, even in desert

August 22, 2017August 23, 2017 Chuck Woodbury

Imagine, boondocking without ever worrying about restocking water even in dry or desert climates, using only the power of the sun. That future may be around the corner, with the demonstration recently of a water harvester that uses only ambient sunlight to pull liters of water out of the air each day in conditions as low as 20 percent humidity,... Read More

A simple explanation of installing and using RV LED bulbs

August 19, 2017October 2, 2017 Chuck Woodbury

This is likely the best video we’ve come across that explains the differences between LED and the standard incandescent bulbs that come with most RVs. So many videos like this are complicated and hard to understand. This one by long-time RVtravel.com reader, and now contributor, Wolfe Rose, is easy to follow. It explains the two different types of bulbs including... Read More

Will beach sand be a problem in the gray tank?

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Bob

Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Do you have a question for Bob? Email him at bob.rvtravel (at) gmail.com . Hi Bob, We do a lot of camping at beaches.When the kids take baths, lots of sand gets washed in the shower. Should I be concerned that there will be too much sand in the grey tank that one day... Read More

Tayama Thermal Cooker works like a crockpot with little energy

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 Bob

By Bob Difley Crockpots and slow cookers are nice – if you are plugged into shore power. But when boondocking, not so much. But with the Tayama Thermal Cooker you can prepare those mouth-watering casseroles, stews, soups, veggies, and more with a fraction of the cooking time, and all for just minutes on a burner of your gas stove.... Read More

When did you last see the Milky Way?

August 11, 2017August 10, 2017 Russ De Maris

By Bob Difley Most security lamps as well as general lighting in campgrounds throw too much light out in all directions, including skyward, effectively canceling out the night sky and the carpet of glittering Milky Way stars and the imaginative constellations scattered about the universe. That is one reason why I have boondocked as much as I have. I... Read More

Mike asks about boondocking on Southern CA coast

August 10, 2017August 10, 2017 RV Staff

Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hello Bob, I’ve been reading the RV Travel Newsletter for a couple of years now. We are planning a trip to California in October then to Yuma, Rocky Point, back to Arizona and Utah, then home to Denver, about 5 months total. As I’m planning I’m having a hard time... Read More

Don’t get stuck — Have a ‘Plan B’ when boondocking

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017 Russ De Maris

By Bob Difley If you are reading this you might be either (A) a boondocker, or (B) thinking of becoming a boondocker. The very fact that you are/may be a boondocker could also be one of your problems. If you are a boondocker, you are by definition adventurous, curious, bold, a little bit devil-may-care, impetuous, sometimes daring, possibly eccentric and,... Read More

“Older woman” considers “fantasy” of solo RVing

August 3, 2017November 28, 2017 RV Staff

Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, Following my husband’s unexpected death last year I decided to retire, sell everything, and travel full-time in an RV doing all the things and seeing all the places we planned to do before our plans were cut short. My question is, is it just a foolish fantasy for... Read More

How to find boondocking spots on cross-country RV trip

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 RV Staff

Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi Bob, My wife and I are planning a trip across the country with no planned agenda, going wherever something strikes our fancy. However, that prevents us from making campground reservations. We like to boondock and wonder whether we will be able to find dispersed camping options if we can’t... Read More

Take steps to boondocking

July 25, 2017July 26, 2017 Russ De Maris

By Bob Difley Most RVers have heard of boondocking and know what it is about, but surveys indicate that a small percentage of RVers actually do boondock for time periods more than an occasional night or two in a Walmart parking lot or a state park campground. But first, consider the term “boondocking.” The difference between boondocking and dry-camping... Read More