Water is going to be a major concern when you're boondocking, so make sure to think about the following things.
Hands down the most capable boondocking RV is the EarthRoamer HD. This beastly RV features a very capable off-road chassis that will take you to the end of any road and beyond. It over-delivers on the other four essentials with a 250-gallon fresh water tank, 125 gallons of gray water, and a 125-gallon black tank.
Many “professional” dry campers are able to last 10-14 days without refilling water or needing to dump their tanks. This may be longer than you ever plan to dry camp, but with practice, most could easily last three or four nights. Dry camping may seem overwhelming and difficult if you have never tried it before.
All in all, you can boondock for about two weeks before you need to refill your fresh water tank and dump your holding tanks. You may even be able to squeeze another day or so out of your tanks.
Cover Your RV Basics
Before setting out on your first boondocking adventure be sure to check off some RV basics. Fill your fresh water tank. Empty your gray and black water tanks. Refill your propane and make sure your batteries are fully charged.
Boondocking, to us, is the opportunity to camp off-the-grid, far from the services and amenities that can be found at RV parks or developed campgrounds. It's a quieter way of camping, one that often lands us in beautiful destinations for days or weeks at a time.
Statistically speaking, you are much more likely to be a victim of theft or crime in general in your own home than in your RV. ... Simply put, RV crime is just not very common. However, when boondocking or traveling anywhere that is particularly remote, it is not uncommon to be concerned about safety.
Here are the most common locations that will allow you to leave your RV parked there overnight: Walmart. Casinos. Truck stops.
As a full-time RVer (or just someone planning a long cross-country RV trip) you may have considered staying overnight in a Walmart parking lot. ... It's imperative these aren't abused, so Walmart continues to allow RVers to boondock in their parking lots for years to come.
If you have been diligent about cleaning and properly maintaining your RV's fresh water tank, the prevailing rule of thumb is that water from a reliable source should be consumed within two weeks. Any longer than that and the threat of bacteria or other microbes establishing a presence starts to increase.
If you're in town and need to find free camping quickly, here's some other popular options:
Yes, Boondocking is legal in California. It just depends on where. It's totally legal on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Reclamation. However, some of these agencies may have restrictions in certain places.
It depends on the size of the holding tank as well as flushing procedures. Our 40 gallon tank can go for up to 10 days between dumps with 2 of us, and 2 weeks if I'm alone. We don't use an excessive amount of water and have never had any problems with the tank in over 16 years of full time usage.
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