Boondocking Basics
Learn the core concepts of off-grid camping, boondocking, and overnight parking
Are RV Boondockers Generally Poor People?
No, most RV boondockers are not poor. If anything, they're frugal. Boondockers don't "need" to save money, they just "want" to save money. They prefer to live with less, repurpose things, and leave a lighter footprint on the world. Many boondockers have more than enough funds to get by with. For them, it's not about how much money they can make, but how little they can get by on.
Must Dogs Be Kept Leashed When Boondocking?
It depends on the jurisdiction. Some land management agencies require dogs to always be leashed or caged, while others will allow dogs off-leash as long you have them under your command...
How Can I Make Water Safer To Drink?
You can make water safer to drink primarily by sanitizing your fresh water tank, adding an inline filter, and tossing in some water purifying tablets. "Safe" is a relative term, thus how sanitary you want your water is...
Using Water Purifying Tablets for RV Use
Water purifying tablets are typically used by hikers who want to fill their canteens and bottles from a clear, running stream. These tablets will kill all pathogens, including bacteria, protozoa, virus bodies, and girardia...
Does an RV Water Filter Make Water Safe to Drink?
The only RV water filter that will make your water completely safe to drink is a "reverse osmosis water system", and there are actually RO systems designed for RV use. Otherwise, water filters are more about...
How Do I Know if RV Dump Station Water is Potable?
What happens if you see a dump station with a water faucet, but there is no sign telling you if its potable or not? How do you know if an RV dump station water is potable? There are a few tips you can use...
How to Find an RV Dump Station with Potable Water
Finding an RV dump station with potable water is getting harder to do because of water rationing policies and increased liability risks...
Will My Cats Be Safe If We Go Boondocking?
Many boondockers have cats too. But is boondocking safe for cats? Most boondockers don't let their cats wander outside unattended. If they do let their cats out...
Will Rocky, Bumpy Roads Damage my RV?
Some RVers are concerned that driving their motorhome or towing a trailer over rocky, bumpy roads will damage their RV. It depends on how rocky and bumpy the roads are...
Can I Still Flush the Toilet When Boondocking?
Yes, you can still flush the toilet when boondocking. Many boondockers do after every use. How often you flush the toilet is based on your personal preference along with how small\large your black tank is, and how long you want...
