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Here's another advantage of boondocking....Every site is a "pull-through site" 🤠. The piece and quiet of boondocking is so peaceful and less stressful with minimum rules. But it sure does require a substantial monetary outlay for that "Free" camping. Count me in the boondocking column.
Boondocking!!! Get a solar shower bag, easy to wash your hair! We have a 6 gallon bag. I put it on the hood of the truck to heat, we use ours all the time. Also...Baby wipes for a spit bath type clean up. Refreshes, cleans and is good enough!
Repackage your groceries when you bring them to the RV. Put everything in containers or zip lock bags. (Saves space too) Toss out all the original containers before you head out to that boondocking spot..Better storage and less trash.
I prefer boondocking. A hack I do for garbage in the summer is to freeze all meet waste in a small bag, then toss it on garbage day. That way you don't get unexpected guests. For water conservation, I use a spray bottle of vinegar and water to wash my dishes. Just wipe them with paper towel. It works well on most things. You might want to consider a composting toilette. It doesn't use any water, and the solid wast can be thrown in the trash. I built my own, but there are different ones for sale that you could take a look at. If the price of the over packed campground was really low, it would be an advantage, but to pay full price to camp in a place that is a glorified parking lot it just not value for your money. Glad you are boondocking!
Boondocking is king 100% if you have the correct setup you can live just as comfortable and often more comfortable then paying crazy amounts of money in a strict, highly populated RV park!
And it is seriously so nice to see you guys boondocking out west vs hooked up in an RV park for months on end in humid ass Florida and other parts of the southern US:) GARUNTEED that you gain many more subscribers and viewers if you keep doing more what your doing in this video ❤️💯
I agree I stopped watching after endless RV parks in Florida....not my groove May watch the channel again if they do more Boondocking videos There has to be more to RVing that expensive RV parks 🤦♀️🤦♀️
I love boondocking I always Camp by water source a river a lake it keeps me cleaner cooler gives me something to do in the water and if I run out of water I have a source RU-vid be safe out there
PA state park camper here. Usually have electric and water with a dump station and cheap stays that can be reserved for 14 days. I have a generator for boon docking if need be. I usually call it dry camping.
Gotta love the RPI benefit for those times in between boondocking. It makes for a super affordable stay when you need to do things like laundry, dump trash and tanks and take some long showers (and wash your hair). Good video, thanks for sharing!
Just got back from a forest service campground. They asked me if I had a reservation, and I said “ nope, I,m retired “. I don’t make reservations anymore! I was able to stay till Friday. That 375 camp campground was all sold out this weekend! Boondocking for me!!!!!
Tom since you have now flipped your Boondock/RV Park ratio to 80/20 you have diminished the cost savings from Thousand Trails how would you re-assess the value of Thousand Trails membership , add-ons, dues etc.?
Everyone should learn how to boondock. You'll have confidence and keep your head if the grid goes down. You can relocate quickly if violence comes to your neighborhood.
Here in NZ we do freedom camping all the time it’s to dear in motor camps . We are lucky to have our caravan all set up to do this type of camping , so you enjoy your boon docking and safe travels , Cheers John
Trick for the shower. Soak down, flip the valve to shut the water off. Soap up, flip the valve back on and rinse. Same with hair. Most time dumping grey water is not such a big deal. Tent campers don't pack out grey water.
Ok guys.. when we dry camp/boondock, when our grey tanks fill up we open the valve to our tank enough for it to trickle out, no washing out of the soil and we use all natural soaps so to not poison the environment and plants. When using your toilet, do not put paper in your tank. We keep scented waste can liners and place the paper in the waste basket with a lid. We have several 10 gallon water containers that we haul with us, we also DO NOT dump our cooler water, we keep our melted ice water and dump it into the grey tank. We don’t have solar so we use our generator and batteries.
I love boondocking. I have 2 dogs and it's much quieter when there is no activity for them to bark at. I do stay in campgrounds when I visit my daughter & her family in Washington, due to it's closer them and spend my days with her and not at camp. Most of Washington campgrounds are in the trees anyway.
My goodness. You folks never fail to show how down to earth you are. We all love it. As for boondocking, tent camping is what I'm used to and its great. I plan to transition to RV next year Sep-Oct. I'm thinking it will be similar...hopefully...
Yes, beautiful brilliant ones, i wondered HOW in the universe you have managed to stayed in the RV parks for all this time. I was thinking there is no way i could be so close to some one! So glad you are at peace with Nature!
We try to Always Boondock! That is our preference, Boondocking. We are setup nicely with our 381M GDRV. We like the fact of privacy, no close neighbors, self-contained, zero light pollution to destroy the night sky! Love Love Love Boondocking!
Could you do a video on how you carry your Kayaks? I really want to be able to get and carry kayaks. Thanks guys! I really appreciate your taking the time to educate us!
The positives about “ Boondocking” are simple. You are away from every body else instead of jammed into tighter space than a High density neighborhood you are also able to be totally uninterrupted.
Your enthusiasm is fun to watch. I'm sure you never argue. I bet you just laugh all day. I have a light weight travel trailer so tank capacity is limited.
You guy's are adorable. We hear coyote packs that close at home because we back to the hills. WATER TIP: I wipe down my dishes with paper towels or wipes before washing or just use paper plates. QUESTION: I noticed the blue lights under your unit. Do you think that works well to deter pests and critters? Thanks.
Suggestion, watch Creative RV VLogs on RU-vid on boondocking tips. That's all and her boyfriend do and she has been doing it for awhile. She even has written books. She is amazing.
We are self efficient. Nature head tolit and we put in a 75 water tank in our truck so we can stay out longer. Vent your grey water to a tree. Never had any issues.
We much rather boondock. We live in the mountains and don't have any close neighbors so ti go and pay to be right next to someone is no fun! We will make exceptions for camping on the Coast or taking our grandkids but we much rather be away from the crowds
No doubt RV parks are not camping. However, if you travel the country using your rig as a mobile condo, it’s hard to beat all the power and water you are used to using at home. We also try to limit our RV park stays to concrete pads so we aren’t tracking dirt into our rig not to mention the blowing dust that coats everything. Which is best? Two totally different experiences with two totally different purposes. Both have pluses and minuses.
On demand water heater. Keep soapy water in a plastic dish pan to place your daily dishes in & 1x wash per evening. Your peanut butter spoon can be wiped off. Keep a spray bottle of vinegar water to spray lightly used dishes & utensils. Spray & wipe, no need to do the sink washing ritual & saves water. Dry shampoo your hair every other or 3rd day, this helps with not washing a few days/week. ( If you don't want to use can spray shampoo, use baby powder, lightly sprinkle & massage lightly in, other powders work as well)
LOVE your channel. I live in Sonoma County California and enjoy both types of camping, but prefer boondocking. Every summer we travel to Northeast Oregon where we camp with my wife's family in an RV park with FHU's and travel to the Salt Lake area of Utah to boondock with my family. There are definitely pros and cons of both. Boondocking requires more planning and management of resources, but offers far better rewards considering the isolation with nature. With a family of 6, water can be an issue. I currently have six 7 gallon water containers and an electric pump. When the water in the camper runs low, I pump the 42 gallons into the camper. I then drive out to fill the water containers back up with potable water. Thank you for the videos. I will begin my full time life on the road in 6 years when I retire.
Boondocking all the way👍🏼 I didn’t spend $300K on a rig to leave my crazy city life and camp 5 feet from 200 other campers🤔 The one and only one good thing about this screwed up left side of this great country is all the BLM and forest land we can camp on for freeeeeeeee🤣
Thanks for the thorough comparison. There were a few pros and cons you mentioned that we had not thought of. While boondocking locations are free, there can be substantial upfront costs to do it comfortably or for longer periods of time. Solar, batteries, inverter, generator, water / sewage bladders, maserator, cell antennas, etc. People just need to be aware.
I love boondocking. Two weeks out hopefully with cell signal and 2 days in a full hookup campground to get those hot showers. Unfortunately not many boondocking in the East.
@@EnjoyTheJourneyLife Certainly!! And thanks for the great suggestion on the Lectric Ebikes. I’m purchasing them for my wife and I for our 10 year anniversary so we can use them when we travel as well. Great, great suggestion!!
Use a bucket with a toilet seat,, Biodegradable bags and t.p. for poop and bury it! You can get 10 or 20 gallon hard plastic tanks for water. Bottle for pee. Water water-starved trees and bushes in the desert can get a daily bucket of Grey water. 150 gallon is good if you have a big rig with space.
I've done all kinds. My favorite is dry camping. The next is federal camp grounds. You can keep the over crowded private ones. It's no fun walking out your front door and looking in your neighbors window.
I do prefer boondocking. The FREE cost, scenery, no noise is the best. Limited on the time I can stay as we have a small trailer with small tanks that need to be dumped. We sometimes prefer hookups. If I am somewhere sight seeing having hookups and showers is nice.
Currently I am staying in RV Parks due to, one, I’m a newbie RVer though I do attempt to practice no amenities even tho they are available, and, 2nd, I am still working as a bedside nurse so that makes it difficult for me to reach my goal at this time a Boondocker. However I am a nomadic dreamer and I will continue watching awesome videos like yours. Thanks for the informative posts. Boondocker wanna be😉
I'm not sure it's a choice of one or the other as much as it is a continuum. We lean toward the boondocking side because we do more state park camping and don't really care whether we have full hookup or not. But to answer the question I would say boondocking would be better.
I can't comment! I have never camped in an RV park! I don't think I'd like the closeness and noise. However, since my tent camping days might be over, I may have to try it sometime.
Not sure how safe I'd feel out in middle of nowhere. So many crazies these dayz. Have you guys had any scary experiences boondocking? Weirdos coming by late at night? Guns being shot nearby? All in all, i think a mixture of both parks and boondocking is most fun. Just be careful!
I agree with your overall comments of advantages and disadvantages to boondocking. I do disagree though calling it "free". The cost of set-up (solar panels, installation costs, Lithium batteries, power converter, poo-dolly and waterbed portable water mattress) and other related items certainly offset calling boondocking "free". That said - I get it. The views, peaceful surroundings, etc - it's all worth it. I just can't understand regarding it as free. Rent free for sure. But not Free. in your case I would regard the set up costs as rather substantial (approaching the cost of Thousand Trails membership level) costs.
IMO, the central issue with Boondocking, is it takes more preparation and lifestyle adjustments over an RV park. I'd recommend starting out at an RV park, or a couple parks at first, as you learn the ropes, ensure you're properly equipped, everything works, etc. I had so many little things to fix or upgrade the first few months.
Boondocking all the way...less ppl on top of you. Freedom of time spent. Must haves: protection, solar power, generator. We changed our residential fridge to a DC one. And a great little bbq grill. Oh, and lots of beer.
So I might have a new idea for you maby you can use one of thoes bags for your gray water but mark it so you don't mix them up you can last longer out in nature try it 😉
That looks so awesome! I can’t wait to do that. You guys look like u are having so much fun an those beautiful views! Wow! Love your videos. Be safe out there.
Guys, I have a question please. Pulling a TOAD vs driving your truck in front or behind. we are borderline on TOAD weight. A video on the pros/cons of hauling a TOAD vs your partner driving independently would be useful as some may decide to upgrade the general use vehicle to get better use. one benefit is GVWR and the second vehicle hauling more. Thanks
Colin WP, I am not camping, but if you are hauling a trailer home, adding a TOAD,,will not be legal in many states, not the gross weight, but you would be 3 vehicles, in most it’s OVERALL LENGTH, some it’s weight , then OVERTAKING !, then tow vehicle capablibatily STOPPING ! Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm totally new to this don't even get mine for a month and half. Are there different types of parks. Because I can't see enjoying being packed in like that. Been enjoying your videos.
Nomad internet and similar companies rely on cell coverage to deliver a signal to your rv. Look for satellite technology from companies like StarLink and Project Kuiper (Amazon's soon to be satellite internet) for truly off the grid, high speed internet.
Boondocking!!! But We do like to refuel/dump and fill, at Thousand trails RV camps. Then back out! But we really enjoy the Free Entertainment, you don’t get at in the boonies. 🤣🤣🤣 Cheri, take care of the thumb. Alcoholic drinks, will help the swelling go down. Well at least it will make you feel like the swelling has gone down. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
We ask people and places about where to get water and dump trash alot of places you be shocked how many places will let you get water and dump your trash and almost every state and federal parks you can dump your trash and get water
Sandra Westley from the UK can you not water the plants with you grey water, we used to do that a few years back, it was quite permissible to do that ,most plants are crying out for water.
