Boondocking/Stealth Camping (Truck Camper Edition) 

I'm 63 years old but I have to tell you, .... YOU ROCK SON!!!! All those amenities, golf, spa, etc. Hell ya, great place to stay. LOL ... 'the more you do it, the easier it gets". Reminds me of this cop show I watched today on Netflix about a 19-year-old kid that started stealiing stereos. He was scared as hell at first, but he started getting adrenalin rushes from it then advanced to stealing cars. Hey Taylor, Here in Branson, Missouri they have an ordinance that prohibits overnight parking in parking lots because it takes revenue away from all the local mom and pop rv resorts. But here is what you do. Pull into the back lot of a motel where there is enough room and back into a spot. Preferably with no vehicles next to you. Preferably in the late evening right before dark. Spend the night, next morning, go in and get a free breakfast. The reason I say this is because there is a lot of people that travel in campers, rv's or what-ever and justt want a motel room for the night so there is a lot of campers in motel parking lot, or what happens is people visiting here, get rooked into going to time-share presentati0ons for a 3 day 2 night stay at a local motel with a couple of show tickets. So it isn't uncomon to see a camper, RV or what-ever parked behind a motel. As far as staying at police stations, same thing. Parkin the back of their lot, get up in the morning and go in for free donuts!! LOL.

We always stayed in the parking lot of hospitals. We'd find a place out of the way in the lot.

My man if you are worried about the stairs tie a rope to the bottom one. The you can grab it fold it up to the top one and put them up. Maybe put a note on the door so you don't break your legs the next morning.

Thank you Taylor. You are such an honest guy. My husband and I decided that while he'll be doing a truck driving contract for 2 years, this is exactly what we will be living in. You are helping us to prepare ourselves for this event. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

I love your videos! We are picking up our truck camper this weekend and I've learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

I’ve never been into vloggers on RU-vid. I was watching some RV stuff when your recommendation popped up. I saw one video, then clicked on another, then I went to your channel and watched some more. I subscribed and you are the only vlogger I actually still watch. I really like your videos, they’re not just typical vlogs like you would normally find on RU-vid. I also like the fact that you just seem so nice and laid-back, and you’re not afraid to get out there and do what you love. Not only that, but you found a hobby in making RU-vid videos. I really enjoy watching you and learning more about RV lifestyle. It must be pretty cool to just wake up, eat, and go drive around. I wouldn’t understand that because I’m just a kid, but I’ve definitely taken in interest in RV’s because of you. Keep it up, man. Also I like that you bought a Chevy. ;)

Love your videos and the positive outlook you have. Glad to see your name on the truck camper. Great idea to advertise your business on RU-vid. 😁💕✌👏

Thank you so much for showing winter boondocking! I'm going full time this year and I'll be shooting to spend part of the year in a winter environment (love to ski, snowshoe, & sled) so it's helpful to see that others are doing it. :) Also, you have an awesome playful and positive vibe...keep up the good work!

Subscribed for sure, this is a video about rving that I can actually watch without being annoyed or bored, good job man don't stop making these

Okay, so first of all, you're such a star! Loving your videos so much. Been in the "biz" for many years and I think you should be shopped for a series deal. And hilarious too. What?! Such a natch.. Film actor material if ya ask me! Keep it comin Man!

A camera on your roof would be great for seeing when its good to come out of your camper

Helpful tips on finding a spot for the night. Thanks for sharing

Loved this video. RU-vid had it as suggested video for me to watch. 😊

You have a great positive energy, happy belated Birthday and Merry Christmas, keep up the good work!

Cool! thanks for the video. I just got my truck camper!

Taylor i lived in my truck camper in victoria for one year and just like you i had a few favorite spots to stay. never had an issue. And for people that dont know Victoria is full of cops. I used to heat my camper with just a candle or two.

Ive been following your channel for about 6 months now, just subscribed. I dig the different places you go.

I just started watching your videos today... Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you!

Really enjoyed this video , good information and very realistic. Upbeat and encouraging. Lots of good comments too. Thank you .

Your truck and camper is a very nice rig. If you were is a old hand painted school bus, I'm sure you would have a knock at the door by the cops in a few hours of parking. I have a real nice Class A and have parked in the same area's you describe and haven't had a problem. I have found most large stores don't mind if you park in their lot as long as you ask the manager first.

Great video! I'm a little nervous about the whole rural/ city boondocking thing as I plan to move into my truck camper full-time this spring but I found this very informative and helpful, nice job.

That was a great video! Waiting on my dually so I can do some adventures.

A friend of mine was an iron worker who worked on steel structures for commercial buildings and, if the job site was too far to commute, he always took his trailer camper to the job site (lived in it during the week) and left it there. he drove the tow vehicle home on the weekends. Good job.

Thank you! This will be my life one day!

You crack me up! Good sense of humor is essential to living happy. The only thing you are missing is a good dog! ;-)

Great video, I totally agree with and think the exact way as you do when it comes to stealth boondocking. One thing I'd like to add that I'm sure you're aware of but I'm not sure if you mentioned is, I try not to ever stay in the same spot more than one night. But I totally see the appeal with finding the perfect spot that you can stay in multiple nights. You're also right about the excitement of stealth camping being like a game.....kind of a covert like type of mission, it's thrilling.

I like when you said it gets to seeing how much you can get away with.Thats the story of my life haha. I'm getting a truck camper very soon I can't wait.

6:33 ......I whole heartedly agree. When I was doing OTR trucking, I always tried to be level or facing uphill, a little. (so I wouldn't roll out of my bunk.)

Thx. again for another great video Taylor!

Enjoyed the video! Keep it up!

But now you have a RU-vid sticker on your camper which screams, "hey I'm a boondocker!!"

your new sticker is very cool - have a nice time - greetings from Germany

I look forward to every episode. Another great one! Wish I could do more traveling, but since I'm in the middle of my career, I only have time for the short weekend trips. Looking forward to retiring and doing more of what you're doing now.

Great video I am remodeling a 1972 caveman camper and planing to hit the road 👍

1st time watching your channel. Like it. New subscriber!!! Enjoy your life!!! Good luck. Happy trails. Be safe. God Bless!!!!

You are doing a great service Taylor. More and more Canadians will be moving into vehicles full time due to displacement caused by the massive influx of the foreign investor. Canada is open and for sale to the highest bidders, land is being bought up at a record pace out pricing homes way past what a typical Canadian can afford. These videos are a great training and prep tool for the future Canadian citizen, who will need a place to live. Thank you.

Great show! Thanks!

Great job once again TD!

Taylor Thanks for great info As I just did 6 month test / practice In the south west in my rig Kind of like yours,Before I go full time and you are correct In the mind set as I started 60/40 w state/ national parks-private campgrounds Rest boondocking/stealth ect but great ideas as I am going to go as you full time FREE. Is good Jp Ps safe travels

Awesome video it was very helpful for folks and you’re subbed

Okay, you win. There's no sneaking around in a Class A. This is a fun video!

Now I know the meaning between those words. Thanks Taylor!

Enjoying your videos Taylor... Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks ;) On the stairs down issue, why not lean out and pull or fold up your stairs. She whispers, "They'll never know, hehehe." :)

Nice chevy truck and RV. Thats really cool.

Thank you for sharing so much information about booddocking, I always afraid to be booddocking, I always try to find RV park that easy to sleep at night, but after look at your video maybe I will try more booddocking, then I will get use to be 😂

nice camper I plan on getting one next summer ! I do like the Artic Fox !!

Merry Christmas and good luck.

Taylor, One of your Best videos. Thanks.

A night at Wall Mart is perfect to resupply which Wall Mart counts on, and most people do that. Also campers can park almost anywhere!!

Enjoyed watching your video today! Hugs, MommaFaye

Taylor...FYI ... Behind Capilano Mall in North Vancouver has tons of people living in their RV's full-time and the police don't bother them. Safe area and you can use the mall or Walmart...

Great video and thanks for the info on the stealth camping. If you dont want ppl to know you are inside can you raise/lower your steps from inside?

Thank you for posting!

You have a real nice setup.

Taylor nice video. Good hints there. Old farm boy here. The idea of boondocking near a city seems odd to me or perhaps uncomfortable. I’m sure I’ll get over it.

Nice upload, you just got a new subscriber Jed

Keep in mind - He's in Canada....

Very informative, thank you.😊

I love that you’re doing this. I live in Calgary Alberta, if you ever come this way let me know. We can do a short video and pass along tips! I just got my camper a year ago and love it!!! Mind you I’m in a travel lite camper, which is smaller than your camper. But all the same. Home on wheels

another good video thanks man

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I'm reliving my youth watching you. The game of poaching a spot is almost addictive, in Vancouver I poached a spot for months by parking on the street next to a vacant lot. Across the street were condos. People must have thought I lived in the condos and left to work every morning. I even got away with using leveling boards so I could sleep. In the days I'd hang out in Stanley Park, our using the day use parking at beaches and parks. I found any public street on the side where no buildings are built, next to retaining walls and vacant lots. Can you pull those stairs up from inside your camper? That may increase your comfort zone.

I've used police station parking lots on more than one occassion. Never had a midnight-knock.

Hello Taylor😎👍 Greetings from the CNMI buddy...

Great video bro

I've had a lot of success with Park and Ride lots.

I like what you do 🤗👍🏼

Wow thats great, you have it all. I cant imagine the smell in there.

Walmart Parking lots i consider luxury sleeping at with people walking by or the traffic, i was working up at Glacier for my job on the rail lines, sleeping in my buddys travel trailer, and a train goes by No matter what time of day, every 20 mins, that takes getting used to, cause they just blare that horn :D

Great info!

Nice Life n I enjoy your channel. Nice to know you. Me from Surabaya, Indonesia. 👍

You said it, we actually did it. We slept at a police station. Couple of times in a car dealership. That was not as nice due to all the lights.

Lol man love your videos.

You do well. Personally I would go more the van root but to each his own.

I travel all over for construction companies. Ive been thinking of doing this. :)

i juste buy the same camper 3 monthe ago . is a 2006 i love it . im a kiter so i have lote of space fore my gear . 5 kite 2 board end wet end dry suit . i have space tu bring frends and 2 separate place to sleep . i often go kite a cap haterras for 3 weeks so i live my camper on the camping , beford a have a 37 fiftweel at a camping and is wase to big fore traveling . i like my 2 sun panel dont need 120 v for camping . so a lot a new trip to come . thanks for your chanel

Great Boondocking / Stealth spots i've found, Apartment bld parking lots, hotel parking lots - some with free wifi, residential streets, rest stops, any road off a highway in the middle of no where, construction sites (weekends), least favorite is Walmart as its busy/noisy ,yet does work , Primitive natl forest CG, BLM land anywhere, Natl. forest side roads, or in front of friends or family house, finally a business park or a gas station allowing parking. Arriving late leave early and black out your windows. I don't stay or use any RV parks due to many reasons! I've owned a truck camper since 11/1987

How does the dually handle on snow and slick roads? I have a crewcab dually with aluminum flatbed and 9.5' camper. aluminum sides on flatbed fold up and lock, and it gives you almost 2'x8' of extra storage on each side. Pickup is a 4WD, but I haven't used it in the snow since putting a dually rear end under it. Also, great video!

Love it 👍

I aint gonna lie......... bagels bacon and eggs looks dope

Great video

Great Video awesome content

Subscribed keep it up!

Well . I can just say we love your life and planning to do the same . I hope we meet in travels.

Very good video.

Ok, do you carry an extra battery, what I found when dry camping is my batteries go dead, not always but sometimes. .

I like your dually with regular cab. I never see that set up.

My question is what do you do for internet or if you want to watch movies another good place to Boondock apartment complexes on the outside especially if they have an area where cars can park on the outside of the apartment complex nobody bothers you less if you have a generator you can run it

When you wake up in the morning , and breakfast , where you go whith the CT and what you do all the day ? I'm curious

If you don't want your stairs down, bring them up. Get yourself a length of rebar from home depot bend the ends into a hook. All you'd need is about 4 feet, with the door open hook the stairs and pull them up, or even a length of rope would work

also by driving in later and staying in residential neighborhoods you don't take up the peoples preferred parking spots as they are already home from work.

I love the intro I wish it was in all the videos

question about the size of vehicle you got what you've been better with a little longer cab or bed instead of the short base you have and doesn't make it kind of teeter-totter top-heavy. I've noticed this the last couple shows you put in

You should look into an app called levelmatepro it makes boondocking a breeze. You can check level before you ever get out of the truck.

I liked your video.

You have the life I want !

You have to find a dump station eventually.... where do you go to dump... and fill with water?

Buy another truck camper and make more of these great videos Taylor. We miss you

I don't need to do stealth camping because I have a place to keep my truck and camper and I can 'camp out' there. I have a 30 amp hookup. However, I only do boondocking otherwise. I boondong in the local national forest. The AF990 is good for boondocking. The AF990 has 2 7 gal propane tanks and 59gal of fresh water so one should be good for 2 weeks in the boonies with a little conservation. Boondocking is camping in the sticks where there is no TV, cell phone as well as no water or electricity. I find that I need different types of food when boondocking. I use gas cooking when I don't have electricity. I can start the generator and use the microwave but I don't like this because it isn't efficient. I also have 170 watts of solar but that doesn' t help much because I am lucky to get 1 amp of charging. When I am boondocking in the sticks, I like to propane directly as much as possible.

Great video! If you're ever in Va you can boondock in my area or even on my land, give me a shout. Always welcome!

I would avoid construction sites due to the errant nail, fastener, staple, etc that my tires wouldn't appreciate.