Some of the best campsites are the ones without hookups. Whether you’re boondocking in the wilderness or dry camping in a campground, there’s not much worse than realizing you have a full wastewater tank and need to dump. However, when you have an RV portable waste tank, you don’t have to pack up and find […]
What Does an Inverter Do in an RV?
It may not be the most talked-about component, but an RV inverter is a critical piece of equipment for those who camp off-grid. Those who aren’t very familiar with RV electrical system may not even know what it does. Read on as we take a look at this valuable, convenient piece of technology. What Does […]
How to Find Great Dispersed Camping in Michigan
If you’ve never tried your hand at dispersed camping, Michigan is a great place to start. Michigan is one of the top locations in the world for outdoor enthusiasts. The waterfalls, the dunes, the 11,000 inland lakes, and the 19 million acres of forest–what’s not to love? Explore the Great Lakes State through dispersed camping! […]
What Is a Self-Contained RV and Do You Need One?
The RV industry has experienced record-level sales in recent years. With so many new RVers experiencing newfound freedoms, they’re also discovering that some camping locations require RVs to be self-contained. Today, we want to share what a self-contained RV is and why we think they’re fantastic. Let’s get started! What Is a Self-Contained RV? Being […]
Why Don’t You See Many RV Wind Turbines?
Most RVers want to learn about cost-effective, environmentally-friendly methods of charging their batteries as they travel. Solar gets a lot of attention for this reason, and it’s no longer unusual to see solar panels on RVs and vans. But why don’t you see many RV wind turbines? Let’s find out. What Is an RV Wind […]
Should You Have a Reverse Osmosis System for Your RV?
Water quality is no joke, and frequent travelers may have little or no idea about what’s in the water at a campground. Having water filtration for your RV is considered a requirement by many RVers. Reverse osmosis systems are arguably the best water filters out there, but do they make sense for RVs? Join us […]
What Is BLM Land? And How to Camp There
Camping in Mother Nature’s serenity is a goal for many campers. The eerie yips of the coyotes off in the distance, the mountain vistas or vast desert lands, the smell of pine, campfires, and fresh air–it’s all an incredibly relaxing experience. More often than not, these spots are on BLM land if camping in the united […]
40 RV Boondocking Tips To Make Your Off-Grid Camping Better
Looking for some RV boondocking tips? We’ve been full-time RVing for over 5 years now, and boondocking is our favorite way to camp. Over this time, we’ve picked up quite a few tricks for extending our off-grid stays and making the most of the resources we have. Most of the following tips are things we […]
Boondocking Site Now Closed As More RVers Hit The Road
As more and more people have discovered RVing’s benefits throughout 2020, concerns have been raised about how this increase will impact boondocking and free camping locations. Overcrowding, the trampling of vegetation, and the waste being left behind are just some of the consequences of more people using boondocking sites. As more boondocking sites are closed, […]
Best Boondocking Apps and Websites for Amazing Free Camping
RVing is a great way to get outside and relax. In our fast-paced world, we all need this time away! If you really want to enjoy a peaceful escape, boondocking is the way to go. If you’re new to boondocking or you aren’t sure where you can boondock, don’t worry. These amazing boondocking apps will […]
How to Enjoy Freedom Camping in New Zealand
New Zealand is a country located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two main islands, the North Island and South Island, as well as over 700 smaller islands. New Zealand is a bucket list destination for many world travelers due to its stunning landscape. Travelers will often choose to freedom camp […]
Boondocking: Important Things To Know Before You Go
The only thing better than camping is camping for free. There are hundreds of places where you can camp in your RV without paying a penny. What’s even better, is there are free camping places in beautiful, wild locations. In this article, we’re explaining what is boondocking and how to do it properly. What Is […]
What Is the Best RV for Boondocking?
Boondocking is camping off-grid without hook-ups. That’s right: no water, no public bathroom, no electricity, no picnic tables, and no trash cans. You rely only upon what you brought with you, remembering to pack it all out – including trash and waste – when you leave. With all of this in mind, you may be asking […]
Is Boondocking Dangerous? 9 Scariest Boondocking Experiences
In this article, we are recounting our 9 scariest boondocking experiences in our 5 years of full-time RV life. We hope to help you answer the question: “Is boondocking safe?” What is Boondocking? Before we start, let’s first explain what boondocking is. Boondocking means RVing without hookups and is also known as dry camping. That […]
Tips for Boondocking in Alaska & Canada
Worried about finding places to camp on your way up to Alaska? Never fear – after our summer of traveling in northern Canada & Alaska there are MANY awesome sites for boondocking in Alaska and Canada as well as campgrounds. Here, we share our favorite strategies and tools for finding dry campsites: Throughout the […]
Boondocking in Lake Isabella, CA
We took the scenic route through the mountains and stay a few lovely nights boondocking on the shores of Lake Isabella! This reservoir is formed by the Kern River and is famous for windsurfing. When we arrived, the water level was rising for the first time in years from the spring snowmelt and the Kern […]
Our Favorite Boondocking Spot: Alabama Hills, California
We spent two weeks at the base of the majestic, snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains in spring 2016 and discovered Alabama Hills in Lone Pine, California. We also toured Manzanar, one of the Japanese internment camps during WWII. In the fall of 2016, we made our way south along the Pacific Coast from Oregon down to […]
Preparing for Boondocking in Quartzsite, AZ
For the RVing community, Quartzsite is a big deal. This tiny town of about 3,500 people is descending upon by over 1 million RVers each winter who come for the free/cheap boondocking in Quartzsite on the BLM land that surrounds the town. It also helps that there is a famous Rock and Gem Show, and […]
Free Camping Near Glacier National Park
We find an awesome free camping spot just a few miles from the West Entrance to Glacier National Park on the banks of the gorgeous Hungry Horse Reservoir. We wanted to find a cheap or free place to stay while visiting Glacier National Park. BLM and National Forest surrounds the park, so we were pretty […]
Peaceful Boondocking in Polson, Montana
Polson Montana is nestled at the south end of Flathead Lake and at lies in the Mission Valley which is bordered by the beautiful snow-capped Mission Mountains. This charming lakeshore community is the trading center for one of most fertile farming areas in Montana. This prime cherry growing region is home to dozens of orchards. […]