![]() We don’t like to travel far distances with a full fresh water tank as it adds about 400 lbs. RV Dump Sites, which just redirects you to is probably the most comprehensive.įill fresh water tank. Apps like ParkAdvisor (Formerly AllStays), iOverlander, and RV Dump Sites are all great for finding nearby dump stations. We will either dump at our campsite if we have a sewer hookup before boondocking or we will find a dump station. Gray and black tanks are emptied to ensure we have plenty of space for filling them back up. Here is our before we boondock checklist:ĭump tanks. ![]() Whether we are dry camping for two days or two weeks, we take certain steps to get us ready. To “live off the grid” for any amount of time requires some preparation. I also like to use Google Maps when route planning, to make sure that any potential tight turns are negotiable, or if there is a better route we should take. Google Maps also has most businesses so you can see what will be close by. This is where you can cross-reference these spots with Google Maps Satellite view to see more details about where you are going. First off, some of the other apps that we use to find potential boondocking locations can often lack information about the size of rig that the spots can accomodate or conditions of access roads. When it comes to boondocking though, there are a number of ways to use it. While some of the sites are often only suited for smaller units or require 4WD to access, there are definitely some hidden gems in there, like the one we found at Kelso Dunes in Mojave National Preserve. It also includes useful resources for those living on the road, including laundry, locations, dump stations, and restaurants. iOverlander is completely user-generated content that has a combination of overnight parking spots, boondocking or dry camping spots, and traditional campgrounds. We are able to find detailed information about spots anywhere and everywhere in North America. We honestly don’t know how we’d be able to camp for free as much as we do without this app! iOverlanderĪnother fantastic app we use to find our next camping destination, similar to the one above. ![]() Because we need cell service to work, having that information is vital. Users are able to provide detailed information for spots they’ve found such as photos, cell coverage, the size of the spot, and other interesting tips. You are able to find boondocking spots, campgrounds, dump stations, etc. CampendiumĬampendium offers user-generated information on camping sites and so much more. We use maps and apps to help with the planning. And, we need cell service in order to work. Quite a bit of planning goes into finding our next spot as we need to make sure we don’t get ourselves and our 35 foot home stuck in a situation we can’t easily get ourselves out of. Yes, we have driven by multiple places at a time looking for a spot to call home for a night, but we always have a gameplan before arriving at our next destination. Since driving aimlessly for hours on end isn’t really a possibility, we try to have an idea of where we are going when headed to our next boondocking spot. Here is our guide to boondocking in an RV. Well, I’m happy to say, I think we’ve figured it out! We now spend about half of our time boondocking and we can go multiple weeks at a time. Also, maybe the best thing about it, it’s usually free! If not free, dry camping at a campground is drastically less expensive than camping at an RV park will full hookups.īoondocking was intimidating at first and we weren’t sure exactly how to go about finding places to park or how to live for days at a time without being hooked up. It allows you to get away from the crowds of an RV park and really spend time in nature. So why in the world would you want to RV without hookups? Isn’t having those amenities available the beauty of an RV? Well, yes, having the comforts of a traditional house is great, but boondocking allows you to get off the beaten path. That’s electric, water, or sewer hookups. Would we prefer staying in RV parks, state parks, or doing this thing called “boondocking” we’d never even heard of before? Well, it turns out, we like it all! But, boondocking has definitely become the most special and memorable way to camp.īoondocking, or dry camping, is basically RV camping without hookups. I mean we knew what our tent camping style was like, but we had zero RV experience. Before we started RVing fulltime, we had no idea what our camping style was like.
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