How Do I Keep My Camper Warm in the Winter?
Portable propane heaters are by far the most popular choices for keeping your camper warm in the winter. Portable electric heaters are very effective, but require lots of electricity. You can even get a wood burning stove...
How Do You Prepare for Boondocking?
The best way to prepare for boondocking is to just go do it. Start by camping in your RV or vehicle some place where you feel safe, spend a few days, and find out where you need to improve. One of the popular places to do this is at...
Basic Tools You Will Need for Boondocking
This is a comprehensive list of basic tools you will need for boondocking. You may not ever need these tools, but these tools seem to be the most often used in boondocking, offer the most benefit, and may be the ones that will get you out of the most trouble...
Where Do I Refill a Propane Tank?
Most travel centers like Pilot, Flying J, and Loves will offer propane tank refills. These places are ideal for RVers because they offer more space to get their rigs in and out of...
How Long Will a Propane Tank Last While Boondocking?
Most RV boondockers will make a standard 20 pound (5 gallon) propane tank last for about one week, but it's common for experienced boondockers to stretch one out for two weeks. How long your propane tanks lasts while boondocking...
How Much Water Do I Need for Boondocking?
Our rule of thumb is 1-gallon for drinking per person, per day, and one more gallon per day for cooking, washing, and brushing teeth. How much water do you need for boondocking will vary depending on if you're car-camping, or if you...
How Much Bleach to Sanitize an RV Water Tank?
How much bleach to sanitize an RV water tank varies from one cup per 40 gallons of water tank capacity to one cup per 60 gallons, depending on who you talk to. We recommend one cup per 50 gallons, just to make the math easier...
How to Sanitize an RV Fresh Water Tank
Sanitizing an RV fresh water tank is pretty easy to do, you just need some common household bleach, a lot of water, and a garden hose. You'll need access to an outdoor water faucet too. Don't worry if the water you're using is potable...
Why Won’t My RV Furnace Stay On?
The reasons why your RV furnace won't stay on is because your battery bank is running low, or you have low propane pressure, or just a bad control board. There could be other reasons, but these are the three most...
Can You Run a Generator While Boondocking?
Yes, you can run a generator while boondocking. Some federal and state land management agencies do not prohibit the use of generators while boondocking or dispersed camping. There are some that do, however, but only when it becomes...
