Travel Trailers and Boondocking

Learn about travel trailers and boondocking, including what are the best travel trailers for boondocking, what to look for in a travel trailer for boondocking.

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Will a Larger Trailer Limit Our Boondocking Choices?

Yes, technically speaking, a larger and longer trailer will definitely limit your ability to find boondocking sites just because of the longer length and taller height. However, because there is still so much boondocking...

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Is Boondocking in a Fifth Wheel Feasible?

Boondocking in a fifth wheel is feasible depending on your skill level towing a fifth wheel trailer and where you plan to tow it. Assuming you want a larger trailer for boondocking, a fifth wheel trailer also comes with more...

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What is the Difference Between Three Season and Four Season RVs?

There is no real difference between a "Three Season RV" and a "Four Season RV". Moreover, the terms themselves are an irony because all RVs can be used during any season of the year, as long as you move it to warmer weather...

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Campervan Versus Trailer for Boondocking

Which is better for boondocking, a campervan versus a trailer? Campervans, otherwise known as Class B RVs and Class B Vans, are very popular as boondocking vehicles, particularly those who prefer to keep moving. On the other hand, a trailer is better for boondocking if you prefer to remained camped in one place for a longer period.

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Are Toy Haulers Better for Boondocking Than Travel Trailers?

Generally speaking, yes... toy haulers are better for boondocking than travel trailers. This is because toy haulers are designed to carry more weight than travel trailers, making them more sturdy for towing across dirt, sand, rocks, and mud.

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What is the Best RV for Boondocking?

The best RV for boondocking is a small to medium-sized trailer. This is because most full-time boondockers want an RV that they can leave unattended and then drive their pickup truck into town for supplies. Most boondockers also...

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Are Airstream Trailers Better for Boondocking?

No, Airstream Trailers are not better for boondocking than most other trailers, but they're still a pretty good boondocking trailer. It's not that Airstream Trailers are better suited for boondocking, they are about as reliable (or unreliable) as many other trailer brands on the market. But there are...

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Which is the Best Type of RV for Boondocking?

Fifth-Wheel or Bumper Pull? Class A or Class C? Van or RV? Which "type" of RV is better for boondocking? The answer can depend on how long you want to remain parked, what climate you are in, or how rugged the terrain you're hoping...

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Trailer Versus Motorhome – Which is Better for Boondocking?

There's a long standing argument within the RVing community, which is better, trailer versus motorhome? Is it better to have a class A or class C motorhome and tow a car behind it, or is it better to have a trailer and tow it with...