![]() A GeneratorĪ generator is a great, budget-friendly option for charging batteries on the RV. An inverter converts battery power to AC without using a generator, but this eats up battery power quickly when you’re off-grid. Many rigs come with residential refrigerators these days, but they require constant AC power from an inverter. Propane is what you use to save electric power when you’re boondocking. Standard RV fridges have dual sources, so they can run off of AC electric or propane. And that’s because refrigerators can run off of different power sources. We mentioned looking at fridge types when you’re shopping for a good boondocking RV. (For us, that’s a coffee maker.) Your options are a generator, a solar panels or both. You absolutely need batteries to keep the essentials running, like the lights, furnace, water pump and the few electrical items you may need to live life. The trickiest part of boondocking is making sure you have some sort of power setup to keep your batteries charged. Every small way you can conserve water, battery power and tank capacity will help you boondock a little longer. But if you don’t pay attention to conserving your resources, you’re going to have a bad time boondocking. When you’re used to camping at RV parks, you might not think about your electric, water or waste usage. What do you need to start boondocking? The Conservation Mindsetįirst and foremost, for successful boondocking, the most important thing on your mind should always be conservation. Last but not least, our favorite part of boondocking with our toy hauler is folding down the back deck to enjoy the our amazing views. It also came with an onboard generator and a fueling station which is meant for motorized toys, but we used it to fuel our generator. Our toy hauler also has a higher ground clearance, making it easier to drive off the beaten path. ![]() Having large tanks means that we can go longer periods of time without needing to dump them. ![]() Our fresh water tank is 100 gallons, and we also have three grey water tanks totaling 100+ gallons, as well as 2 40-gallon black tanks. We bought our Heartland Cyclone 4007 toy hauler because of the large tank capacities, knowing that we would spend a lot of time boondocking. If you are looking for an RV well-suited for boondocking, you’ll want to consider tank sizes, options or generators or solar power, ground clearance and refrigerator types. However, there are certain features that make a better set up for dry camping. For the most part, any type of self-contained RV can boondock. Other resources for finding boondocking are:ĭo you need to have a certain kind of RV to boondock? We also use Google Maps to scout out the location, measure how far it is from a certain point of interest and see the terrain around the area. It has a variety of campgrounds and RV parks, but you can filter your search to show only public lands. Campendium has useful information like address and GPS coordinates, cell coverage and reviews that are helpful in determining whether or not your RV can fit in a particular location. We primarily use Campendium as our go-to resource for finding boondocking locations. Be sure to research and know the requirements for any land you want to park on.īut even when there’s a fee, as in some underdeveloped parks where there aren’t hookups available, there’s typically an inexpensive nightly rate. Each site has its own rules for the length of your stay. Some water or wildlife management areas require a permit (which you can obtain online). BLM land is available to use without a reservation, but you can only stay for 14 days. These areas are government operated lands and are free for campers to stay on. There are many different resources for finding boondocking locations, but the ones we find most helpful are: In most cases, boondocking is free or very cheap, making it appealing to anyone looking for ways to stretch a dollar. What is boondocking?īoondocking, also called dry camping or wild camping, refers to camping without power, water or sewer hookups. ![]() Here are a few things you need to know about boondocking in order to get started. You can step away from crowds, away from road noise, away from the rest of the world. It gives you a front row camp chair to the great outdoors. While state park campgrounds and RV resorts offer amenities that many people prefer, there’s another way to camp. ![]()
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