boondocking

  1. NL

    Boondocking and batteries

    I have just purchased honda generators but have questions about battery use. I am boondocking where the generators can’t run after 10am but I need power for a fan and the basic things that draws power. I just have 1 battery that came with my 18TO Wolfpup. Anyone know how long I can run the bare...
  2. MB

    Parking Lot Boondocking - Requirement or No?

    The question: Is parking lot boondocking with the slides in that big of a deal for you? Is it required? The background: My wife and I have decided to down size and spend at least a couple of years full timing with the goal of seeing the lower 48 and maybe some Canada too. While we’re still in...
  3. JE

    Water for Boondocking

    We will be boondocking on Surfside Beach, TX and was wondering someplace close to fill up our freshwater tank?
  4. 125992

    First RV trip complete - 31 days on the road

    My wife, our youngest daughter, her boyfriend and I just completed our first RV trip. It was a 31 day cross country trip that included 17 states, 13 national parks and 8800 miles. The entire trip was put together during the last 5 months once I found out my daughter was leaving for two years in...
  5. Theo-FRF

    Newbie's Boondocking Strategy?

    We live in a region where most of the State Parks do not have hookups. However, they are beautiful, forested, inexpensive and all have potable water and a dump station. We are going to be buying a hybrid trailer and have some initial ideas about a strategy to handle the lack of hookups during...
  6. 125992

    Boondocking suggestions approaching Glacier and Yellowstone

    We are heading up to Glacier today from Crater Lake and would like to boondock the the first night. Our plan is to continue to Yellowstone on Friday and again we would like to boondock the first night. Any suggestions for approaching Glacier and then Yellowstone for boondocking (two separate...
  7. CO

    DX3 or Class A for boondocking

    Hi, We’re long-time lurkers and getting ready to purchase either a Dynamax DX3 (optioned with the cab over bed) or an older class a diesel pusher like a Country Coach Allure or Foretravel U320 (37’ tag models). We primarily boondock around OHV areas that have rain ruts, stutter bumps &...
  8. FA

    Boondocking in Colorado this summer?

    If you are planning a summer trip to the Colorado Rockies in 2018 and like to boondock or camp at free or inexpensive campgrounds, check out my blog HERE. The blog discusses US highway routes through the mountains, campsites, and not-to-miss sights along the way. And, if you have questions or...
  9. HD

    Boondocking

    I have a2018 fr3 30ds how do I add water to water tank while boondocking
  10. WD

    Boondocking in Canada - Maritimes

    We are in the early planning stages of a trip to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, & PEI (maybe more). We like to go without reservations or rigid schedules and wonder if boondocking in pull outs is allowed? Any thoughts on traveling without reservations based on your experience is appreciated. Once...
  11. WB

    Boondocking in Nova Scotia & PEI

    Hi, Been working on our Sept. trip and we will have a few individual days between campgrounds where boondocking for the odd night might work best. Has anyone boondocked in either of these provinces, and if so, had any problems or complaints with doing it? Likely areas are on PEI between...
  12. HE

    Boondocking in Adirondacks

    We just bought a used trailer yesterday!! I live in VA and need to go North to find cooler temps May-Aug. I need boondocking and free camping sites from Virginia to New York and all around the Adirondacks. I will have an extended cab truck pulling a 34' trailer. I will have 1-2 dogs traveling...
  13. ES

    Who's Installed an inverter?

    Because we often dry-camp in our travel trailer, we installed a 1,750 watt inverter. It's wired to the 110 v outlets for convenience. Who's got an inverter in their FWC, and what do you use it for? (I should have mentioned: we've ordered a Grandby. Thinking about an inverter for it too.)
  14. LA

    Norcold n811 auto one button. Force to gas mode boondocking

    Well you learn something new every day. Just did this test today and I was astounded that it worked. I use an inverter when boondocking. I plug the camper to the inverter. With that said the reefer stays in electric mode because the norcold n811 is all automatic.. Because my camper has 3...
  15. dcheatwood

    Thanksgiving boondocking

    So, do any of you head to the woods with your RV for the holidays? My family (siblings and nephews) have met up at a favorite dry spot in the national Forest nearby a few times over the years. Those of us with campers, 5 of us, take our tts and fivers and spend the week in the woods. Others...
  16. JE

    First time boondocking -electricity

    Our propane is working, battery is charged but we are getting no electric inside camper. Can't figure out why. Any suggestions? It's a Flagstaff228D pup
  17. HA

    Boondocking power and a couple questions

    Got a Rockwood A122 a few weeks ago and have a couple of campground visits under my belt. Love it. When I bought the camper I swore I would never go boon docking which totally explains why three weeks later I'm planning one. I was torn between the old solar vs. inverter generator which I...
  18. ependydad

    Wintering + boondocking in Florida?

    Has anyone wintered/boondocked in Florida? It looks like there's some national forest around as well as Water Management land that may offer boondocking. Where have you gone? What have you gone in?
  19. JO

    Using heated mattress on plug in inverter when boondocking

    We have Flagstaff E Pro with heated mattress. If we are boondocking on cold night, and use a portable ....plug in inverter and plug electric mattress into it...how much will this drain battery, or would be better off using vey small electric heater fan with draws very little amps.
  20. djmedel

    New Force HD on order for boondocking

    I would like to know what specifically is powered from the inverter on the 2018 Force HD 37TS. We ordered the coach with the optional propane refrigerator to lower usage of batteries while boon docking which we do about 50% of the time. We also optioned for solar panels.
  21. JE

    Roo Boondocking question=Extending Battery Life

    Going on a trip where we will be off grid a few days. If I end up running the furnace at night, along with conservatively running a few lights, water pump, and other random uses (roof fans) that pretty much taps out the battery. So it got me thinking......I have a second group 24 Marine...
  22. 37

    Add water to Fresh Water Tank (Boondocking)

    [sorry, I know I've seen this answered here before but I can't find the answer] Goal: Inload water from 7gal blue to jug to Fresh Water Tank Pieces of the puzzle: Winterization line Hot water ByPass Inlet/Tank line Water pump on/off Can anyone tell me the correct sequence/position of the...
  23. m35a2

    A frames and boondocking

    My wife and I are thinking about getting an A frame for when we want to go to areas we just can't get to in a 42' 5er (our glamper) She likes the A frame because you can get the shower module. So how do you folks who own them like them for tighter areas (potentially without water, electric...
  24. camplight

    Dual A/C units, apartment fridge, boondocking, generator

    I have searched the forums for a good portion of my day today and was not able to find sufficient answers to my questions. Hopefully this group and others who own a Hemisphere 356QB or Heritage Glenn 356QB will be able to answer. This 5er is a 50 amp service. Main A/C 15k btu? amp load running...
  25. Duneit

    Boondocking @ Hampton Beach NH (kinda/ sorta)

    We have been "dry camping" at Hampton Beach quite a few times now. You can park in the field for $30/night, they have hours when you can use your generator. Dumping station close for $15. Very very close to the beach, jetty and boardwalk. And its only 25 min. from home. If in the area give it a...

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